Named characters
1281 Carne (132)/Caryl Carne (46)/Caryl (20)/Mr. Carne (13)/Mr. Caryl Carne (3)/CARYL CARNE (1)/young Carne (1)/the graceful Carne (1)/Master Carne (1)/infernal Carne (1)/the traitor Carne (1)
959 Dolly (138)/Miss Dolly (28)/Miss Darling (12)/Miss Dolly Darling (9)/Dolly Darling (6)/the younger Miss Darling (1)
956 [NARRATOR]
894 Scudamore (101)/Blyth (26)/Blyth Scudamore (24)/Lieutenant Scudamore (5)/Poor Blyth (1)/Sir Blyth Scudamore (1)/Lieutenant Blyth Scudamore (1)/And Scudamore (1)/poor Blyth (1)/the gallant Blyth (1)/probably Blyth (1)/the wily Scudamore (1)/the gallant Scudamore (1)
816 Dan (103)/Daniel (34)/Dan Tugwell (23)/Tugwell (9)/Daniel Tugwell (7)/young Dan Tugwell (3)/old Tugwell (2)/young Daniel (1)/young Tugwell (1)
463 Admiral Darling (54)/Sir Charles (12)/Charles (7)/Darling (4)/Admiral (4)/Charles Darling (2)/Sir Charles Darling (2)/The Admiral (1)/Charley (1)/Vice - Admiral Darling (1)/Admiral Sir Charles Darling (1)
402 Carne (38)/Squire Carne (17)/young Squire Carne (3)/Squire (2)/the last Squire Carne (1)
348 Nelson (56)/Lord Nelson (42)/Admirable Nelson (1)/Admirable Lord Nelson (1)/a Lord Nelson (1)/NELSON (1)/the great Nelson (1)/the mighty Nelson (1)/that bragging Nelson (1)
302 Frank (37)/Frank Darling (13)/Franky (1)/Mr. FRANK DARLING (1)/the truthful Frank (1)
288 Faith (57)/Miss Faith (10)/Mary (6)/Polly (2)/Mary Knuckledown (1)/Miss Faith Mary Knuckledown (1)
280 Twemlow (26)/Erle Twemlow (19)/Erle (4)/Captain Twemlow (2)/Captain Erle Twemlow (1)/old Twemlow (1)
278 Captain Stubbard (56)/Stubbard (19)/the Captain Stubbard (1)/a Stubbard (1)/the brave yet prudent Stubbard (1)
264 Mr. Twemlow (40)/Twemlow (6)/old Twemlow (1)
258 Mr. Swipes (47)/Swipes (8)/poor old Swipes (1)/the chivalrous Swipes (1)/old Swipes (1)
243 Zebedee Tugwell (19)/Zebedee (17)/Captain Tugwell (11)/Tugwell (7)/Captain Zebedee Tugwell (3)/Captain Zebedee (2)/young Tugwell (1)/that sullen young Tugwell (1)
231 Faith (60)/Faith Darling (7)/the sweet - tempered Faith (1)/darling Faith (1)
178 Mrs. Twemlow (35)/Twemlow (6)/the Twemlow (1)
175 Napoleon (39)/Napoleon Bonaparte (1)
158 Captain Scuddy (13)/Scuddy (6)/the gentle Scuddy (5)/gentle Scuddy (1)/the heartless Captain Scuddy (1)/poor Scuddy (1)/the gallant Scuddy (1)
143 Carne (20)/the Carnes (12)/Carnes (3)/the ancient Carnes (1)/The Carnes (1)/Carne Castle (1)/the Carne Castle Carnes (1)
140 Maria (27)/Polly (15)/Cheeseman (6)/Polly Cheeseman (4)/Poor little Polly (2)/little Polly (1)/poor Cheeseman (1)/For Cheeseman (1)
137 Mr. Cheeseman (23)/Cheeseman (12)/Master Cheeseman (2)/the illustrious Mr. Cheeseman (1)/Old Cheeseman (1)/poor Mr. Cheeseman (1)
137 Mr. Shargeloes (14)/Shargeloes (6)/Percival Shargeloes (5)/Percival (2)/poor Percival (1)/Mr. Percival Shargeloes (1)
134 Charron (31)/Renaud Charron (6)/Captain Charron (3)/friend Charron (1)/Captain Renaud Charron (1)/the brave Charron (1)/Renaud (1)
106 Carne (12)/Captain Carne (2)/the wicked Carne (1)
103 Captain Desportes (14)/Desportes (12)
98 Captain Zeb (9)/Zeb (6)/Captain Tugwell (6)/Tugwell (4)/Zeb Tugwell (3)/Captain Zeb Tugwell (1)
83 Lady Scudamore (14)/Scudamore (3)/young Scudamore (1)
68 Mrs. Stubbard (34)/Stubbard (3)/the solid Mrs. Stubbard (2)/stout Mrs. Stubbard (1)/Poor Mrs. Stubbard (1)
63 Dolly (6)/sweet Dolly (3)
62 Parson Twemlow (8)/Parson (4)/Twemlow (3)
60 Jenny (16)/Jenny Shanks (6)
59 Miss Twemlow (17)/Twemlow (3)/old Twemlow (1)
59 Mrs. Tugwell (9)/stout Mrs. Tugwell (1)
57 Master Tugwell (9)/Tugwell (2)/honest Tugwell (1)/Mr. Tugwell (1)
55 Mr. Scudamore (7)/Scudamore (2)/young Scudamore (1)
54 the French (21)/The French (5)/French (1)
54 Dolly (3)/the innocent Dolly (2)
52 Lord Dashville (17)/Dashville (3)/young Dashville (1)
51 Father (9)/Father Bartholomew (3)
50 Dolly (15)/young Dolly (2)
50 Captain Southcombe (11)
48 Scuddy (3)/the gentle Scuddy , who must have become a good wrangler if he had stopped at Cambridge (1)
47 Daniel (4)/Young Daniel (3)/young Daniel (1)
44 John Prater (13)/Mr. Prater (4)/John (2)/Mr. John Prater (2)/Prater (1)
43 Jerry (5)/old Jerry (5)/Jerry Bowles (2)/Jeremiah Bowles (1)/Jeremiah (1)/faithful Jeremiah (1)/old Jerry Bowles (1)/ancient Jerry (1)
42 James Cheeseman (5)/the true James Cheeseman (1)/Jem (1)/Cheeseman (1)/Jem Cheeseman (1)
40 Mrs. Shanks (8)/Harry (5)/Mrs. Shanks Harry (1)
40 Bob (10)/Gunner Bob (2)/old Gunner Bob (1)
39 Widow Shanks (19)/Shanks (1)
39 M. Decres (2)/Regarding Decres (1)/Decres (1)
36 Dolly (3)/fair Dolly (2)/the fair Dolly (1)
35 Johnny (8)/Jack (1)/Johnny Darling (1)
34 Joshua (15)/the Rev. Joshua Twemlow (1)/Joshua Twemlow (1)
33 Mrs. Cheeseman (15)/Cheeseman (2)
32 Squire Darling (6)/Squire (2)
30 Dolly (3)/the brisk Dolly (1)
29 the Leda (4)/The Leda (1)
29 Britannia (5)/CHAPTER LXVI THE LAST BULLETIN To Britannia (1)
28 Moosoo Jacks (3)/Jacks (2)
27 God (24)/God Almighty (2)/the Almighty (1)
27 Eliza (7)/Eliza Twemlow (4)
27 Johnny (5)/Master Johnny (1)
27 Lord Southdown (6)
26 Mrs. Cloam (13)/good Mrs. Cloam (1)
26 Eliza (9)/Miss Eliza (2)/Lizzie (2)/Miss Lizzie (1)/Miss ' Liza (1)
26 Captain Honyman (6)/Honyman (3)/young Honyman (1)
24 Boney (9)/that cursed Boney (1)
24 Nelson (8)/Horace (3)/Sir Horatio Nelson (1)
23 Maggie (2)/Stubbard (2)/Maggie Stubbard (1)/the Peggy (1)
23 Madame Fropot (8)/The English (2)/the English (2)/kind Madame Fropot , who had done all they knew to enliven him with a genuine English plum - pudding (1)
22 Debby (5)
22 Queen Mabonga (3)/Mabonga (2)/the coy Mabonga (1)
22 Collingwood (1)/Collingwood alone (1)
21 Dolly (5)/the impetuous Dolly (1)
20 King George (5)/George (3)/King George the third , who hated pomp and show , and had in his blood the old German sense of patriarchal kingship (1)
20 Mrs. Knuckledown (4)
19 Sir Francis (4)/Frank (1)
19 Horatia (5)/Horatia Dorothy Darling (4)
19 Springhaven (14)
19 Billy Blue (7)/Bill (3)/little Billy (2)/BILLY BLUE (1)
19 Jem Prater (7)/Jemima (5)/Jem (2)
18 Stoobar (5)/Stoobar Stoobar Stoobar (1)
17 Mr. Erle (4)/Erle (2)/Master Erle (1)
17 Faith (9)/Kind Faith (1)/FAITH (1)
17 the Blonde (3)/The Blonde (1)
17 Master Zebedee (1)
16 Sam Polwhele (6)/Polwhele (3)/Sam (1)
16 Miss Dolly (1)
15 Lingo (6)/LINGO (1)
15 Sir Edmond Scudamore (2)/Sir Edmond (2)/the late Sir Edmond Scudamore (1)
15 Charleygoes (3)
15 Dear Caryl (1)
14 Master Daniel (1)/Daniel (1)/young Daniel (1)/Master Dan (1)
14 M. Jalais (12)/the good M. Jalais (1)
13 Dannel (5)
13 CHAPTER LXII (1)
12 Gregory (3)/sir Coachman Gregory (1)/Coachman Gregory (1)
12 Miss Dolly (1)
12 Master Polwhele (1)/Mr. Polwhele (1)/Polwhele (1)
12 Sir Parsley Sugarloaf (3)/Sir Parsley (2)
11 Cap'en Zeb (2)
11 Adam (4)/Adam Stubbard (1)/ADAM JACKSON STUBBARD (1)/friend Adam (1)/Stubbard (1)
11 old Mike (2)/old Navy - Mike (1)/Mike (1)/Old Navy - Mike (1)
11 La Touche (2)
10 AUNT (1)
10 Cheray (3)/Old Cheray (1)/old Cheray (1)
10 Miss Dolly (1)
10 Cheeseman (5)/the Evil One Cheeseman (1)
10 Kezia (5)/Tugwell (2)/Kezia Tugwell (1)
10 Captain Scudamore (6)/Scudamore (1)
10 Daddy Stokes (1)
10 Villeneuve (4)/Admiral Villeneuve (1)
10 God (9)/Almighty God (1)
10 Captain Blackwood (2)/Blackwood (1)
10 Johnny (5)/Jack Ketch " (1)/Ketch (1)/Jack (1)
9 Charley Bowles (4)/Charley (1)/Bowles (1)
9 Frenchmen (5)/the Frenchmen (1)
9 Bob (4)/Master Bob Stubbard (1)/Stubbard (1)
9 La Liberte (3)
9 Tuloo (3)/Councillor Tuloo (2)
9 M. Villeneuve (1)/Villeneuve (1)
8 Harry Shanks (1)
8 John Bull (4)/the fat John Bull (1)
7 Gunner Matthew of the Erigdoupos (1)
7 Bandeliah (6)
7 Squire Hanger (1)
7 Muncher Crappo (1)
7 Jack Spratt (1)
6 the Rosalie (1)/Rosalie (1)
6 Harry Shanks (1)
6 Cappen Zebedee (1)/Cappen (1)/Zebedee (1)
6 Mrs. Caper junior (3)/Caper (1)
6 Capp'en Zeb (1)
6 poor Dolly (1)/Dolly (1)
6 Papa (2)
6 Susie (2)/little Susie (1)/little Susy (1)
6 Perkins (4)
6 Hippolyte (3)
6 Eliza (2)/Cousin Eliza (1)
6 Admiral Decres (3)/Decres (1)/his faithful Admiral Decres , who had feared to put the truth too plainly , that the fleet ordered up from the west (1)
6 Poor Dan (1)/Poor Daniel (1)
5 Dr. Swinks (2)
5 Tim (5)
5 Mr. Furkettle (4)
5 Kitty (2)/Kitty Fanshawe (1)
5 Mrs. Prater (2)
5 Butter Cheeseman (2)/Cheeseman (1)
5 Kelks (1)
5 Halloa (2)
5 Tabby (3)
5 Solomon (2)/little Solomon (1)/King Solomon (1)/little Solly (1)
5 Hunko Jum (3)
5 the great King Golo (2)/King Golo (2)/Golo (1)
5 Vickers (5)
5 Cornwallis (3)/Admiral Cornwallis (1)
5 the First Consul (1)
5 Milord (1)
5 Mr. Pitt (2)/Pitt (1)
5 Wilkins (5)
5 Mr. Savage (1)
5 Captain Hardy (2)/Hardy (2)
4 Harry Shanks (1)
4 the Hadmiral (2)/Hadmiral (2)
4 Heaven (4)
4 Montagu Carne (2)/Montagu (1)/the said Montagu Carne (1)
4 Frenchman (2)/Sir Frenchman (1)
4 Tush (4)
4 old Keppel (3)/Keppel (1)
4 Beauty (4)
4 Juniper (2)
4 The Colonel (2)/Colonel James (1)
4 Miss (1)
4 Miss Dolly (1)
4 Pitt (2)/Billy Pitt (1)
4 Lord Keith (2)/Keith (1)
4 Man (1)
4 Monsieur (1)
4 Madam Cow (1)
4 Sir Charles Darling whose Sir can never put him on the level of the Carnes (1)/Sir (1)/the Carnes (1)
4 Captain Van Oort (3)
3 old Daddy Stakes (2)/daddy (1)
3 proud Miss Dolly (1)
3 Miss Dolly (1)
3 Mrs. Zebedee (1)
3 Friar Sharley (2)/Sharley (1)
3 Cappen Tugwell (1)/Cappen (1)
3 Mother Cloam (2)/Mother (1)
3 Providence (3)
3 Holy Scripture (3)
3 the Houlas (3)
3 Dandy hathn't (1)
3 old Dudgeon (1)/Dudgeon (1)/BELLAMY DUDGEON (1)
3 Asteroid (1)
3 Guy Fawkes (2)/the great Guy Fawkes (1)
3 Rector Twemlow (2)/Rector (1)
3 Nature (3)
3 Mother Scudamore (2)/MOTHER SCUDAMORE (1)
3 The London Trader (1)
3 Orso (3)
3 old Sheray (1)
3 Mrs. Van Oort (1)
3 Sharples (2)
3 Soult (1)
3 Lord Robert Chancton (1)
2 old Flapfin (1)/dear old Flapfin (1)
2 Miss Dolly (1)
2 Hurry (2)
2 Ovid (2)
2 Virgil (2)
2 Miss Dolly (1)
2 Sarve (1)
2 Cappen Zeb (2)
2 the Twemlows (2)
2 Josephine (1)
2 the Inspectorship of Sea - Fencibles from Selsea (1)/the Fencibles (1)
2 Nine little Stubbards (1)
2 David (2)
2 Dick (2)
2 Cherays (1)
2 the British (2)
2 Farmer Graves (2)
2 Every Englishman (1)/Englishman (1)
2 Master Muncher (1)
2 Luff Scudamore (1)/Scudamore (1)
2 Robert Honyman (2)
2 Homer (2)
2 Crappos (2)
2 the Romans (2)
2 Tugwells (1)
2 the Quackwas (2)
2 Miss (1)
2 Stonnington (2)
2 The Harmodiad (1)/the Harmodiad (1)
2 St. Vincent (1)/Lord St. Vincent (1)
2 Pollyon (2)
2 Mr. Addington (1)/Addington (1)
2 Farmer George (1)/George (1)
2 Supercargo (1)
2 Queen Charlotte (1)
2 Job (2)
2 Noah (2)
2 Rear - Admiral Lacrosse (1)/Admiral Lacrosse (1)
2 Mrs. Blocks (2)
2 the sprightly Dolly (1)/Dolly (1)
2 Graham Moore (1)
2 Aunt Maria (2)
2 Leo (2)
2 Pebbleridge (2)
2 Crom (2)
2 Duty (1)
2 Ancient Jerry (1)
2 Miss Dolly (1)
Major entities (proper, common)
FAC
11 Carne Castle
5 Springhaven/old Springhaven
4 Springhaven Hall
2 the Hall/Hall
2 St. Mary 's Axe/St. Mary Axe
2 Brown Bushes
2 the Darling Arms
2 St. Paul/St. Paul 's
2 Shotbury Down
1 Trinity Brethren
127 home/Home/HOME
51 here/Here
38 there
31 the house
19 the Hall/the hall
14 church
12 the church/the Church
12 the castle/the Castle
11 the road
10 the place
GPE
119 Springhaven
117 England
52 London/London city
48 France
18 Stonnington
17 Portsmouth
14 Boulogne
10 Europe
10 Pebbleridge
9 Ireland
38 the village/The village
20 his country/his Country
19 the country/the Country
19 there/There
11 this country/This country
10 the place/The place
7 the nation
7 the kingdom
6 this place/This place
6 here/Here
LOC
6 the Continent
5 the Canche
4 the Channel/Channel
3 Springhaven/the Springhaven
3 the West Indies
3 the West
2 the Nile
2 THE DOWNS/the Downs
2 the Rosalie
2 the Head
97 the world/The world
87 the sea/The sea
43 the hill/The hill
31 the beach
24 the land
24 the coast
21 sea
16 the shore
13 the brook
13 the water
PER
220 Carne/Caryl Carne/Caryl/Mr. Carne/Mr. Caryl Carne/CARYL CARNE/young Carne/the graceful Carne/Master Carne/infernal Carne/the traitor Carne
194 Dolly/Miss Dolly/Miss Darling/Miss Dolly Darling/Dolly Darling/the younger Miss Darling
183 Dan/Daniel/Dan Tugwell/Tugwell/Daniel Tugwell/young Dan Tugwell/old Tugwell/young Daniel/young Tugwell
165 Scudamore/Blyth/Blyth Scudamore/Lieutenant Scudamore/Poor Blyth/Sir Blyth Scudamore/Lieutenant Blyth Scudamore/And Scudamore/poor Blyth/the gallant Blyth/probably Blyth/the wily Scudamore/the gallant Scudamore
105 Nelson/Lord Nelson/Admirable Nelson/Admirable Lord Nelson/a Lord Nelson/NELSON/the great Nelson/the mighty Nelson/that bragging Nelson
89 Admiral Darling/Sir Charles/Charles/Darling/Admiral/Charles Darling/Sir Charles Darling/The Admiral/Charley/Vice - Admiral Darling/Admiral Sir Charles Darling
78 Captain Stubbard/Stubbard/the Captain Stubbard/a Stubbard/the brave yet prudent Stubbard
77 Faith/Miss Faith/Mary/Polly/Mary Knuckledown/Miss Faith Mary Knuckledown
69 Faith/Faith Darling/the sweet - tempered Faith/darling Faith
61 Zebedee Tugwell/Zebedee/Captain Tugwell/Tugwell/Captain Zebedee Tugwell/Captain Zebedee/young Tugwell/that sullen young Tugwell
146 sir/Sir
131 the Admiral/The Admiral
62 my dear/My dear
61 a man/A man
51 nobody/Nobody
51 the Lord
46 the Rector/the rector/The rector/The Rector
45 his wife/His wife
45 his father/His father
41 one another
ORG
3 the Church
2 the Navy
2 the Royal Navy
2 the British Army
1 the Admiralty
1 the Diomede
1 Naval Hospital
1 Great Britain
1 R.N.
1 the Government
6 the navy/the Navy
4 the government/the Government
3 the Channel fleet/The Channel fleet
2 the Church
2 the battery
2 the regiment
2 the French flotilla
2 the French army
2 the flotilla
2 the Corporation
VEH
4 the Leda
3 the Victory
2 the Rosalie
1 the Frenchman
1 the Ville d'Anvers
1 the White Pig
1 His Majesty 's 38 - gun frigate Leda
1 the Liberte
1 the Varne
1 the Blonde
13 the boat
10 the ship
10 a boat
6 his boat
6 a ship
6 the frigate
5 the boats
5 that boat
5 the schooner/The schooner
4 our ships
Text
SPRINGHAVEN : A Tale of the Great War By R. D. Blackmore 1887 CONTENTS CHAPTER I CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII CHAPTER VIII CHAPTER IX CHAPTER X CHAPTER XI CHAPTER XII CHAPTER XIII CHAPTER XIV CHAPTER XV CHAPTER XVI CHAPTER XVII CHAPTER XVIII CHAPTER XIX CHAPTER XX CHAPTER XXI CHAPTER XXII CHAPTER XXIII CHAPTER XXIV CHAPTER XXV CHAPTER XXVI CHAPTER XXVII CHAPTER XXVIII CHAPTER XXIX CHAPTER XXX CHAPTER XXXI CHAPTER XXXII CHAPTER XXXIII CHAPTER XXXIV CHAPTER XXXV CHAPTER XXXVI CHAPTER XXXVII CHAPTER XXXVIII CHAPTER XXXIX CHAPTER XL CHAPTER XLI CHAPTER XLII CHAPTER XLIII CHAPTER XLIV CHAPTER XLV CHAPTER XLVI CHAPTER XLVII CHAPTER XLVIII CHAPTER XLIX CHAPTER L CHAPTER LI CHAPTER LII CHAPTER [LIII]686-liii CHAPTER LIV CHAPTER LV CHAPTER LVI CHAPTER LVII CHAPTER LVIII CHAPTER LIX CHAPTER LX CHAPTER LXI CHAPTER LXII CHAPTER LXIII CHAPTER LXIV CHAPTER LXV CHAPTER LXVI CHAPTER [I]0-i WHEN THE SHIP COMES [HOME]1-home In the days when [England]2-england trusted mainly to the vigor and valor of [one man]687-one man , against a world of [enemies]688-enemies , no part of [[her]2-england coast]689-her coast was in greater peril than [the fair vale of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]690-the fair vale of springhaven . But lying to the west of [the narrow seas]691-the narrow seas , and the shouts both of menace and vigilance , [the quiet little village in [the tranquil valley]693-the tranquil valley]692-the quiet little village in the tranquil valley forbore to be uneasy . For the nature of [the place]694-the place and race , since time has outlived memory , continually has been , and must be , to let [the world]695-the world pass easily . Little to talk of , and nothing to do , is the healthy condition of [mankind]696-mankind just there . To [all who love repose and shelter , freedom from the cares of money and the cark of fashion]697-all who love repose and shelter , freedom from the cares of money and the cark of fashion , and in lieu of these refreshing air , bright water , and [green country]698-green country , there is [scarcely any valley left to compare with that of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]699-scarcely any valley left to compare with that of springhaven . [This valley]700-this valley does not interrupt [the land]701-the land , but comes in as a pleasant relief to [it]701-the land . No glaring chalk , no grim sandstone , no rugged flint , outface [it]700-this valley ; but deep rich meadows , and foliage thick , and cool arcades of ancient trees , defy the noise that [men]702-men make . And above the trees , in shelving distance , rise the crests of upland , a soft gray lias , where orchards thrive , and greensward strokes down the rigor of the rocks , and quick rills lace the bosom of [the slope]703-the slope with tags of twisted silver . In the murmur of [the valley]704-the valley [twenty little waters]705-twenty little waters meet , and discoursing [their]705-twenty little waters way to [the sea]706-the sea , give name to [the bay that receives [them]705-twenty little waters]707-the bay that receives them and [the anchorage [they]705-twenty little waters make]708-the anchorage they make . And here [no muddy harbor]709-no muddy harbor reeks , no foul mouth of rat - haunted drains , no slimy and scraggy wall runs out , to mar the meeting of sweet and salt . With one or two mooring posts to watch [it]700-this valley , and a course of stepping - stones , [the brook]710-the brook slides into [the peaceful bay]711-the peaceful bay , and is lost in larger waters . Even so , however , it is kindly still , for [it]700-this valley forms a tranquil haven . Because , where the ruffle of [the land stream]712-the land stream merges into [the heavier disquietude of sea]713-the heavier disquietude of sea , [slopes of shell sand and white gravel]714-slopes of shell sand and white gravel give welcome pillow to the weary keel . No southerly tempest smites the bark , no long groundswell upheaves [her]715-her ; for a bold point , known as the " Haven - head , "[715-her] baffles the storm in the offing , while the bulky rollers of a strong spring - tide , that need no wind to urge them , are broken by the shifting of [the shore]716-the shore into a tier of white - frilled steps . So the deep - waisted smacks that fish for many generations , and even [the famous " London trader]6488-the famous " london trader "[6488-the famous " london trader] [a schooner of five - and - forty tons]717-a schooner of five - and - forty tons , have rest from [their]705-twenty little waters labors , whenever [they]705-twenty little waters wish or whenever [they]705-twenty little waters can afford it , in the arms of [the land]701-the land , and [the mouth of [the water]720-the water , and under the eyes of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]719-the mouth of the water , and under the eyes of springhaven . At the corner of the wall , where [the brook]710-the brook comes down , and pebble turns into shingle , there has always been a good white gate , respected as a white gate always is from its strong declaration of purpose . Outside of [it]722-it , things may belong to [the Crown]723-the crown , [the Admiralty]5-the admiralty , [Manor]724-manor , or [Trinity Brethren]6-trinity brethren , or perhaps [the sea]706-the sea itself according to the latest ebb or flow of the fickle tide of Law Courts but inside that gate everything belongs to [the fine old family of Darling]726-the fine old family of darling . Concerning the origin of [these Darlings]727-these darlings divers tales are told , according to the good - will or otherwise of [the diver]728-the diver . [The Darlings [themselves]729-the darlings themselves]729-the darlings themselves contend and prove that stock and name are [Saxon]269-saxon , and the true form of the name is " [Deerlung]270-deerlung , "[730-the family] as witness [the family]730-the family bearings . But [the foes of the race]731-the foes of the race , and especially [the Carnes]271-carne , of ancient [Sussex]7-sussex lineage , declare that the name describes itself . Forsooth , [these Darlings]727-these darlings are nothing more , to [their]727-these darlings contemptuous certainty , than the offset of [some court favorite]733-some court favorite , too low to have won nobility , in the reign of [some light - affectioned king]734-some light - affectioned king . If ever there was any truth in that , it has been worn out long ago by friction of its own antiquity . [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling owns that gate , and [all the land inside [it]736-it]735-all the land inside it , as far as [a Preventive man]737-a preventive man can see with [his]737-a preventive man spy - glass upon the top bar of it . And this includes nearly all [the village of Springhaven]738-the village of springhaven , and [the Hall]8-the hall , and [the valley]704-the valley , and [the hills that make]740-the hills that make [it]741-it . And how much more does all this redound to the credit of [the family]730-the family when [the gazer]743-the gazer reflects that this is nothing but [[their]730-the family younger tenement]744-their younger tenement ! For this is only [Springhaven Hall]9-springhaven hall , while [Darling Holt]273-darling holt , [the headquarters of [the race]746-the race]745-the headquarters of the race , stands far inland , and belongs to [Sir Francis]274-sir francis , [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's elder brother]748-the admiral 's elder brother . When the tides were at [their]730-the family spring , and the year 1802 of [our]749-our era in the same condition , [Horatia Dorothy Darling]275-horatia , [younger daughter of [the aforesaid Admiral]751-the aforesaid admiral]750-younger daughter of the aforesaid admiral , choosing [a very quiet path among thick shrubs and under - wood]752-a very quiet path among thick shrubs and under - wood , came all alone to [a wooden building , which [[her]275-horatia father]754-her father called [[his]754-her father Round - house]755-his round - house]753-a wooden building , which her father called his round - house . In the war , which had been patched over now , but would very soon break out again , [that veteran officer]756-that veteran officer held command of the coast defense westward of [Nelson]276-nelson 's charge from [Beachy Head]10-beachy head to [Selsey Bill]11-selsey bill . No real danger had existed then , and no solid intent of invasion , but many sharp outlooks had been set up , and among them was this at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . Here was established under thatch , and with sliding lights before it , [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's favorite Munich glass , mounted by [[an old ship]758-an old ship 's carpenter who had followed the fortunes of [[his]759-an old ship 's carpenter who had followed the fortunes of his captain captain]760-his captain]759-an old ship 's carpenter who had followed the fortunes of his captain on a stand which would have puzzled anybody but [the maker]761-the maker , with the added security of a lanyard from the roof . The gear , though rough , was very strong and solid , and afforded more range and firmer rest to the seven - feet tube and adjustments than a costly mounting by [a London optician]762-a london optician would have been likely to supply . It was a pleasure to look through such a glass , so clear , and full of light , and firm ; and [one who could have borne to be looked at through it , or examined even by a microscope]763-one who could have borne to be looked at through it , or examined even by a microscope , came now to enjoy that pleasure . [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly could not be happy though [her]277-dolly chief point was to be so without a little bit of excitement , though it were of [her]277-dolly own construction . [Her]277-dolly imagination , being bright and tender and lively , rather than powerful , was compelled to make its own material , out of very little stuff sometimes . [She]277-dolly was always longing for something sweet and thrilling and romantic , and what chance of finding it in [this dull place]764-this dull place , even with the longest telescope ? For the war , with all its stirring rumors and perpetual motion on [shore]765-shore and [sea]766-sea , and access of [gallant visitors]767-gallant visitors , was gone for the moment , and dull peace was signed . This evening , as yet , there seemed little chance of anything to enliven [her]277-dolly . [The village]768-the village , in [the valley]704-the valley and up [the stream]770-the stream , was hidden by turns of [the land]701-the land and trees ; [[[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's house beneath [the hill crest]774-the hill crest]773-her father 's house beneath the hill crest was out of sight and hearing ; not even [a child]775-a child was on [the beach]776-the beach ; and the only movement was of wavelets leisurely advancing toward [the sea - wall fringed with tamarisk]777-the sea - wall fringed with tamarisk . The only thing [she]277-dolly could hope to see was the happy return of [the fishing - smacks]778-the fishing - smacks , and perhaps [the " London trader]6489-the " london trader , "[6489-the " london trader] inasmuch as [the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from French alarm]779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm did [their]779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm best to return on Saturday night to [[their]779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm moorings]780-their moorings , [[their]779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm homes]781-their homes , the disposal of fish , and then the deep slumber of Sunday . If the breeze should enable [them]779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm to round the Head , and the tide avail for landing , [the lane to [the village]768-the village]782-the lane to the village , [the beach]776-the beach , and even [the sea]706-the sea itself would swarm with life and bustle and flurry and incident . But [Dolly]277-dolly 's desire was for scenes more warlike and actors more august than these . Beauty , however , has an eye for beauty beyond its own looking - glass . Deeply as [Dolly]277-dolly began to feel the joy of [her]277-dolly own loveliness , [she]277-dolly had managed to learn , and to feel as well , that so far as the strength and vigor of beauty may compare with its grace and refinement , [she]277-dolly had [her]277-dolly own match at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . [Quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education]786-quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education , had such a fine countenance and such bright eyes that [she]277-dolly neither could bear to look at [him]786-quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education nor forbear to think of [him]786-quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education . And [she]277-dolly knew that if [the fleet]787-the fleet came [home]788-home [she]277-dolly would see [him]786-quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education on board of [the Rosalie]12-the rosalie . Flinging on a shelf the small white hat which had scarcely covered [her]277-dolly dark brown curls , [she]277-dolly lifted and shored with a wooden prop the southern casement of leaded glass . This being up , free range was given to the swinging telescope along [the beach]776-the beach to the right and left , and over [the open sea]790-the open sea for miles , and into the measureless haze of air . [She]277-dolly could manage this glass to the best advantage , through [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's teaching , and could take out the slide and clean the lenses , and even part the object - glass , and refix it as well as possible . [She]277-dolly belonged to the order of [the clever virgins]792-the clever virgins , but scarcely to that of [the wise ones]793-the wise ones . CHAPTER II WITH [HER]277-dolly CREW AND CARGO Long after the time of [those who write and those who read this history]794-those who write and those who read this history , the name of [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell will be flourishing at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . To achieve unmerited honor is the special gift of thousands , but to deserve and win befalls some few in every century , and one of these few was [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell . To be [the head - man of [any other village]796-any other village]795-the head - man of any other village , and [the captain of its fishing fleet]797-the captain of its fishing fleet , might prove no lofty eminence ; but to be [the leader of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]798-the leader of springhaven was true and arduous greatness . From [Selsey]13-selsey Bill to [Orfordness]14-orfordness , taking in all [the Cinque Ports]15-the cinque ports and [all the port of [London]16-london]799-all the port of london , there was [not a place that insisted on , and therefore possessed , all its own]800-not a place that insisted on , and therefore possessed , all its own rights so firmly as [this village]801-this village did . Not less than seven stout fishing - smacks six of [them]802-them sloops , and [the seventh a dandy]803-the seventh a dandy formed the marine power of [this place]804-this place , and behaved as one multiplied by seven . [All the bold fishermen]805-all the bold fishermen held [their]805-all the bold fishermen line from long - established ancestry , and stuck to the stock of [[their]805-all the bold fishermen grandfathers]806-their grandfathers , and [their]805-all the bold fishermen wisdom and freedom from prejudice . Strength was condensed into clear law with [them]805-all the bold fishermen as sinew boils down into jelly and character carried out its force as the stamp of solid impress . What [the father]807-the father had been , [the son]808-the son became , as [the generation]809-the generation squared itself , and the slates for [the children]810-the children to do [their]810-the children copies were the tombstones of [[their]810-the children granddads]811-their granddads . [Thus brave Etruria]812-thus brave etruria grew , and thus [the [Rome]17-rome which was not built in a day]813-the rome which was not built in a day became the flower of [the world]695-the world , and girt in unity of [self seven citadels]815-self seven citadels . There was Roman blood of the Tenth Legion , perhaps in [the general vein of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]816-the general vein of springhaven . There was scarcely [a man who pretended to know much outside of [his]817-a man who pretended to know much outside of his own business own business]817-a man who pretended to know much outside of his own business , and there was [not a woman]818-not a woman unable to wait when [her]818-not a woman breath was quite gone for sound reason . Solidity , self - respect , pure absence of frivolous humor , ennobled the race and enabled [them]819-them to hold together , so that [everybody not born in [Springhaven]3-springhaven]820-everybody not born in springhaven might lament , but never repair , [his]817-a man who pretended to know much outside of his own business loss . [This people]821-this people had many ancient rules befitting [a fine corporation]822-a fine corporation , and among them were the following : " Never do a job for [a stranger]6490-a stranger ; sleep in [your]6491-your own bed when [you]6491-your can ; be at [home]788-home in good time on a Saturday ; never work harder than [you]6491-your need ; throw [your]6491-your fish away rather than undersell it ; answer no question , but ask another ; spend all [your]6491-your money among [[your]6491-your friends]6493-your friends ; and above all , never let [any stranger]6494-any stranger come a - nigh [[your]6491-your proper fishing ground]6495-your proper fishing ground , nor land any fish at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . "[821-this people] These were golden laws , and made [a snug and plump community]823-a snug and plump community . From [the Foreland]824-the foreland to [the Isle of Wight]18-the isle of wight [their]821-this people nets and lines were sacred , and [no other village]825-no other village could be found so thriving , orderly , well - conducted , and almost well - contented . For [the men]826-the men were not of rash enterprise , hot labor , or fervid ambition ; and although [they]826-the men counted things by money , [they]826-the men did not count [one another]827-one another so . [They]826-the men never encouraged [a friend]828-a friend to work so hard as to grow too wealthy , and if [he]828-a friend did so , [they]826-the men expected [him]828-a friend to grow more generous than [he]828-a friend liked to be . And as soon as [he]828-a friend failed upon that point , instead of adoring , [they]826-the men growled at [him]828-a friend , because [every one of [them]826-the men]829-every one of them might have had as full a worsted stocking if [his]828-a friend mind had been small enough to forget the difference betwixt [the land]701-the land and [sea]766-sea , the tide of labor and the time of leisure . To [these local and tribal]832-these local and tribal distinctions [they]826-the men added the lofty expansion of [sons of [the sea]706-the sea]833-sons of the sea . The habit of rising on the surge and falling into the trough behind it enables [a biped]835-a biped , as soon as [he]835-a biped lands , to take things that are flat with indifference . [His]835-a biped head and legs have got into a state of firm confidence in [one another]827-one another , and all these declare with the rest of [the body]837-the body performing as chorus gratis that now [they]826-the men are come to a smaller affair , upon which [they]826-the men intend to enjoy [themselves]826-the men . So that , while strenuous and quick of movement whenever [they]826-the men could not help it and sometimes even brisk of mind if [anybody]838-anybody strove to cheat [them]826-the men , [these men]839-these men generally made no griefs beyond what [they]826-the men were born to . [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell was now [[their]826-the men chief]840-their chief , and well deserved to be so . [Every community of common - sense]841-every community of common - sense demands to have [somebody]842-somebody over it , and [nobody]843-nobody could have felt ashamed to be under [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell . [He]278-zebedee tugwell had built with [his]278-zebedee tugwell own hands , and bought for [no man]844-no man 's work is [his]278-zebedee tugwell own until [he]278-zebedee tugwell has paid for as well as made it the biggest and smartest of all the fleet , [that dandy - rigged smack]845-that dandy - rigged smack , [the Rosalie]12-the rosalie . [He]278-zebedee tugwell was proud of [her]12-the rosalie , as [he]278-zebedee tugwell well might be , and spent most of [his]278-zebedee tugwell time in thinking of [her]12-the rosalie ; but even [she]12-the rosalie was scarcely up to the size of [his]278-zebedee tugwell ideas . " Stiff in the joints , "[278-zebedee tugwell] [he]278-zebedee tugwell now said daily ' stiff in the joints is [my]0-i complaint , and [I]0-i never would have believed it . But for all that , [you]846-you shall see , [[my]0-i son]847-my son , if [the Lord]848-the lord should spare [you]846-you long enough , whether [I]0-i do n't beat [her]12-the rosalie out and out with [the craft]849-the craft as have been in [my]0-i mind this ten year . " But what [man]6496-man could be built to beat [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell [himself]278-zebedee tugwell , in an age like this , when [yachts]6497-yachts and [men]702-men take the prize by profundity of false keel ? [Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell yearned for no hot speed in [[his]278-zebedee tugwell friends]6499-his friends , or [[his]278-zebedee tugwell house]6500-his house , or [[his]278-zebedee tugwell wife]6501-his wife , or [his]278-zebedee tugwell walk , or even [his]278-zebedee tugwell way of thinking . [He]278-zebedee tugwell had seen more harm come from one hour 's hurry than a hundred years of care could cure , and the longer [he]278-zebedee tugwell lived the more loath [he]278-zebedee tugwell grew to disturb the air around [him]278-zebedee tugwell . "[276-nelson] [Admirable Nelson]276-nelson , " [he]278-zebedee tugwell used to say for [his]278-zebedee tugwell education had not been so large as the parts allotted to receive it ; "[276-nelson] to [my]0-i mind [he]850-he is [a brave young man]851-a brave young man , with great understanding of [his]850-he dooties . But [he]850-he goeth too fast , without clearing of [his]850-he way . With [a man like [me]0-i ' longside of ' un]852-a man like me ' longside of ' un , [he]850-he 'd have brought [they boats]853-they boats out of [Bulong]19-bulong . See how [I]0-i brings [[my]0-i boats]854-my boats in , most particular of a Saturday ! " It was Saturday now , when [Miss Dolly]277-dolly was waiting to see this great performance , of which [she]277-dolly considered [herself]277-dolly , as [the daughter of [an admiral]6503-an admiral]6502-the daughter of an admiral , [no mean critic]6504-no mean critic . And sure enough , as punctual as in a well - conducted scheme of war , and with nice forecast of wind and tide , and science of the supper - time , around [the westward headland]6505-the westward headland came [the bold fleet of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]6506-the bold fleet of springhaven ! [Seven ships of the line]6507-seven ships of the line [the fishing line]6508-the fishing line arranged in perfect order , with [the Rosalie]12-the rosalie as [the flag - ship]6509-the flag - ship leading , and three upon either quarter , in the comfort and leisure of the new - born peace , [they]855-those poor men spread [their]855-those poor men sails with sunshine . Even [the warlike Dolly]6510-the warlike dolly could not help some thoughts of peacefulness , and a gentle tide of large good - will submerged the rocks of glory . "[0-i] Why should [those poor men]855-those poor men all be killed ? " [she]277-dolly asked [herself]277-dolly , as a new thing , while [she]277-dolly made out , by [their]855-those poor men faces , hats , fling of knee or elbow , patch upon breeches , or sprawl of walking toward [the attentive telescope]6511-the attentive telescope , pretty nearly who [everybody of [them]855-those poor men]6512-everybody of them was , and whatever else there was about [him]855-those poor men . "[0-i] After all , it is very hard , " [she]277-dolly said , "[0-i] that [they]855-those poor men should have to lose [their]855-those poor men lives because [the countries]856-the countries fight so . " But [these jolly fellows]6513-these jolly fellows had no idea of losing [their]6513-these jolly fellows lives , or a hair of [their]6513-these jolly fellows heads , or anything more than [their]6513-these jolly fellows appetites , after waging hot war upon victuals . Peace was proclaimed , and peace was reigning ; and the proper British feeling of contempt for [snivelly Frenchmen]6514-snivelly frenchmen , which produces the entente cordiale , had replaced the wholesome dread of [them]6513-these jolly fellows . Not that [Springhaven]3-springhaven had ever known fear , but still it was glad to leave off terrifying [the enemy]6515-the enemy . Lightness of heart and good - will prevailed , and [every man]6516-every man 's sixpence was going to be a shilling . In the tranquil afternoon the sun was making it clear to [the coast of [Albion]20-albion]6517-the coast of albion that [he]855-those poor men had crossed the line once more , and rediscovered [a charming island]6518-a charming island . After a chilly and foggy season , worse than a brave cold winter , there was joy in the greeting [the land]701-the land held out , and in the more versatile expression of [the sea]706-the sea . And not beneath the contempt of one who strives to get into everything , were the creases and patches of the sails of smacks , and the pattern of the resin - wood [they]855-those poor men called [their]855-those poor men masts , and even the little striped things like frogs with hats on , in the distance which had grown to believe [themselves]855-those poor men the only object the sun was made to shine upon . But [he]855-those poor men shone upon [the wide sea far behind]6521-the wide sea far behind , and [the broad stretch of land before [them]855-those poor men]6522-the broad stretch of land before them , and among [their]855-those poor men slowly gliding canvas scattered soft touches of wandering light . Especially on [the spritsail of [the Rosalie]6524-the rosalie]6523-the spritsail of the rosalie , whereunder was sitting , with the tiller in [his]855-those poor men hand and a very long pipe in [his]855-those poor men mouth , [Captain Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell . [His]278-zebedee tugwell mighty legs were spread at ease , [his]278-zebedee tugwell shoulders solid against a cask , [his]278-zebedee tugwell breast like an elephant 's back in width , and bearing a bright blue crown tattooed shone out of the scarlet woolsey , whose plaits were filled with the golden shower of a curly beard , untouched with gray . And [his]278-zebedee tugwell face was quite as worthy as the substance leading up to it , being large and strengthful and slow to move , though quick to make [others]6525-others do so . The forehead was heavy , and the nose thickset , the lower jaw backed up the resolution of the other , and the wide apart eyes , of a bright steel blue , were as steady as a brace of pole - stars . "[857-a wonderful man] What [a wonderful man]857-a wonderful man ! " fair [Dolly]277-dolly thought , as [the great figure , looking even grander in the glass]6526-the great figure , looking even grander in the glass , came rising upon a long slow wave "[857-a wonderful man] what [a wonderful man that [Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell]858-a wonderful man that tugwell is ! So firmly resolved to have [his]278-zebedee tugwell own way , so thoroughly dauntless , and such a grand beard ! Ten times more like [an admiral]6503-an admiral than [old Flapfin]281-old flapfin or [[my]0-i father]860-my father is , if [he]278-zebedee tugwell only knew how to hold [his]278-zebedee tugwell pipe . There is something about [him]278-zebedee tugwell so dignified , so calm , and so majestic ; but , for all that , [I]0-i like [the young man]861-the young man better . [I]0-i have a great mind to take half a peep at [him]278-zebedee tugwell ; [somebody]842-somebody might ask whether [he]278-zebedee tugwell was there or not . " Being [a young and bashful maid]6527-a young and bashful maid , as well as by birth [a lady]6528-a lady , [she]277-dolly had felt that it might be a very nice thing to contemplate [sailors in the distance]6529-sailors in the distance , [abstract [sailors]6531-sailors , [old men who pulled ropes]6532-old men who pulled ropes , or lounged on [the deck]6533-the deck , if there was one . But to steal an unsuspected view at [a young man very well known to [her]277-dolly]6534-a young man very well known to her , and acknowledged not only by [[his]861-the young man mother]6535-his mother and [himself]861-the young man , but also by [every girl in [the parish]6537-the parish]6536-every girl in the parish]6530-abstract sailors , old men who pulled ropes , or lounged on the deck , if there was one . but to steal an unsuspected view at a young man very well known to her , and acknowledged not only by his mother and himself , but also by every girl in the parish as [the Adonis of Springhaven]6538-the adonis of springhaven this was a very different thing , and difficult to justify even to [one]6539-one 's self . The proper plan , therefore , was to do it , instead of waiting to consider it . "[842-somebody] How very hard upon [him]278-zebedee tugwell it does seem , " [she]277-dolly whispered to [herself]277-dolly , after a good gaze at [him]278-zebedee tugwell , "[842-somebody] that [he]278-zebedee tugwell must not even dream of having any hope of [me]0-i , because [he]278-zebedee tugwell has not happened to be born [a gentleman]863-a gentleman ! But [he]278-zebedee tugwell looks a thousand times more like one than nine out of ten of [the great gentlemen]864-the great gentlemen [I]0-i know or at any rate [he]278-zebedee tugwell would if [[his]278-zebedee tugwell mother]6535-his mother did n't make [his]278-zebedee tugwell clothes . " For [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell had [a son]6540-a son called "[282-dan] [Dan]282-dan , " as like [him]282-dan as [a tender pea]6541-a tender pea can be like [a tough one]6542-a tough one ; promising also to be tough , in course of time , by chafing of [the world]695-the world and weather . But at present [Dan Tugwell]282-dan was as tender to the core as [a marrowfat dallying till [its]6544-a marrowfat dallying till its young duck young duck]6544-a marrowfat dallying till its young duck should be ready ; because [Dan]282-dan was podding into [his]282-dan first love . To the sympathetic telescope [his]282-dan heart was low , and [his]282-dan mind gone beyond astronomical range , and [his]282-dan hands instead of briskly pairing soles hung asunder , and sprawled like a star - fish . "[282-dan] Indeed [he]278-zebedee tugwell does look sad , " said [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , "[278-zebedee tugwell] [he]278-zebedee tugwell is thinking of [me]0-i , as [he]278-zebedee tugwell always does ; but [I]0-i do n't see how [anybody]838-anybody can blame [me]0-i . But here comes [daddy]283-old daddy stakes , with [dear old Flapfin]281-old flapfin ! [I]0-i am not a bit afraid of [either of [them]868-them]867-either of them ; but perhaps [I]0-i had better run away . "[0-i] CHAPTER III AND [HER]869-her TRUE COMMANDER The nature of " Flapfin "[278-zebedee tugwell] as [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly and [other young people]870-other young people were pleased to call [him]278-zebedee tugwell was to make [[his]278-zebedee tugwell enemies]871-his enemies run away , but [[his]278-zebedee tugwell friends]6499-his friends keep very near to [him]278-zebedee tugwell . [He]278-zebedee tugwell was [one of the simplest - minded men that ever trod the [British]416-british oak]873-one of the simplest - minded men that ever trod the british oak . Whatever [he]278-zebedee tugwell thought [he]278-zebedee tugwell generally said ; and whatever [he]278-zebedee tugwell said [he]278-zebedee tugwell meant and did . Yet of tricks and frauds [he]278-zebedee tugwell had quick perception , whenever they were tried against [him]278-zebedee tugwell , as well as a marvellous power of seeing the shortest way to everything . [He]278-zebedee tugwell enjoyed a little gentle piece of vanity , not vainglory , and [he]278-zebedee tugwell never could sec any justice in losing the credit of any of [his]278-zebedee tugwell exploits . Moreover , [he]278-zebedee tugwell was gifted with the highest faith in the hand of [the Almighty]874-the almighty over [him]278-zebedee tugwell to help [him]278-zebedee tugwell in all [his]278-zebedee tugwell righteous deeds , and over [[his]278-zebedee tugwell enemies]871-his enemies , to destroy [them]871-his enemies . Though [he]278-zebedee tugwell never insisted on any deep piety in [his]278-zebedee tugwell own behavior , [he]278-zebedee tugwell had a good deal in [his]278-zebedee tugwell heart when time allowed , and [the linstocks]876-the linstocks were waiting the signal . [His]278-zebedee tugwell trust was supreme in [the Lord]848-the lord and [himself]278-zebedee tugwell ; and [he]278-zebedee tugwell loved to be called " [[My]278-zebedee tugwell Lord Admiral]6545-my lord admiral . "[278-zebedee tugwell] And [a man of this noble type]878-a man of this noble type deserved to be met with [[his]878-a man of this noble type own nobility]879-his own nobility . But [the English government]880-the english government , according to [its]880-the english government lights which appear to be everlasting regarded [him]278-zebedee tugwell as [the right man]881-the right man , when wanted , but at other times [the wrong one]882-the wrong one . [They]880-the english government liked [him]278-zebedee tugwell to do [them]880-the english government a very good turn , but would not let [him]278-zebedee tugwell do [himself]278-zebedee tugwell one ; and whenever [he]278-zebedee tugwell looked for some fair chance of a little snug prize - money , [they]880-the english government took [him]278-zebedee tugwell away from [the likely places]883-the likely places , and set [him]278-zebedee tugwell to hard work and hard knocks . But [his]278-zebedee tugwell sense of duty and love of [country]884-country enabled [him]278-zebedee tugwell to bear it , with grumbling . " [I]278-zebedee tugwell do n't care a rope 's end , "[278-zebedee tugwell] [he]278-zebedee tugwell was saying , with a truthfulness simple and solid as beefsteak is , " whether [we]6546-we have peace or war ; but let [us]6546-we have one or the other of [them]6547-them . [I]278-zebedee tugwell love peace it is a very fine thing and [I]278-zebedee tugwell hate to see [poor fellows]6548-poor fellows killed . All [I]278-zebedee tugwell want is to spend the rest of [my]278-zebedee tugwell life ashore , and lay out [the garden]6549-the garden . [You]6550-you must come and see what a bridge [I]278-zebedee tugwell have made to throw across [the fish - pond]6551-the fish - pond . [I]278-zebedee tugwell can do well enough with what [I]278-zebedee tugwell have got , as soon as [[my]278-zebedee tugwell farm]6552-my farm begins to pay , and [I]278-zebedee tugwell hope [I]278-zebedee tugwell may never hear another shotted cannon ; but , [[my]278-zebedee tugwell dear [Lingo]284-lingo]6553-my dear lingo , [you]6550-you know as well as [I]278-zebedee tugwell do how much chance there is of that . "[278-zebedee tugwell] " Laudo manentem . Let [us]6554-us praise [her]6555-her while [we]6554-us have got [her]6555-her . [Parson Twemlow]285-parson twemlow keeps up [my]332-admiral darling Latin , but [you]6550-you have forgotten all yours , [[my]332-admiral darling friend]6556-my friend . [I]332-admiral darling brought [you]6550-you down here to see the fish come in , and to choose what [you]6550-you like best for dinner . In the days when [you]6550-you were [[my]332-admiral darling smallest youngster]6557-my smallest youngster , and as proud as [Punch]286-punch to dine with [me]332-admiral darling , [your]6550-you taste was the finest in [the ship]6558-the ship , because [your]6550-you stomach was the weakest . How often [I]332-admiral darling thought that the fish would eat [you]6550-you ! and but for [your]6550-you wonderful spirit , [[my]332-admiral darling friend]6556-my friend , that must have happened long ago . But [your]6550-you nature was to fight , and [you]6550-you fought through , as [you]6550-you always do . A drumstick for [your]6550-you praise of peace ! "[332-admiral darling] [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , [a tall , stout man in the sixty - fifth year of [his]332-admiral darling age]885-a tall , stout man in the sixty - fifth year of his age , looked down at [[his]332-admiral darling welcome and famous guest]886-his welcome and famous guest as if [he]332-admiral darling knew a great deal more of [his]332-admiral darling nature than [the owner]887-the owner did . And this made [that owner]888-that owner , who thought very highly of [his]888-that owner own perception , look up and laugh . " Here comes the fish ! "[888-that owner] [he]888-that owner cried . " Come along , [Darling]332-admiral darling . Never lose a moment that 's [my]888-that owner rule . [You]332-admiral darling ca n't get along as fast as [I]888-that owner can . [I]888-that owner 'll go and settle all the business for [you]332-admiral darling . "[888-that owner] " Why should [you]332-admiral darling be in such a hurry always ? [You]332-admiral darling will never come to [my]889-the elder and far heavier admiral age if [you]332-admiral darling carry on so . [You]332-admiral darling ought to tow a spar astern . Thank [God]287-god , [they]6560-they do n't know who [he]887-the owner is , and [I]889-the elder and far heavier admiral 'll take good care not to let [them]6560-they know . If this is what comes of quick promotion , [I]889-the elder and far heavier admiral am glad that [I]889-the elder and far heavier admiral got on slowly . Well , [he]887-the owner may do as [he]887-the owner likes for [me]889-the elder and far heavier admiral . [He]887-the owner always does that 's one thing . "[889-the elder and far heavier admiral] Stoutly grumbling thus , [the elder and far heavier Admiral]889-the elder and far heavier admiral descended [the hill]890-the hill to the white gate slowly , as behooved [the owner]887-the owner . And , by the time [he]889-the elder and far heavier admiral halted [there]892-there , [the other]893-the other had been upon [the beach]776-the beach five minutes , and taken command of [the fishing fleet]895-the fishing fleet . " Starboard there ! Brail up [your]887-the owner gaff ! Is that the way to take the ground ? Ease helm , [Rosalie]12-the rosalie . Smartly , smartly . Have a care , [you]887-the owner lubber there . Fenders out ! So , so . Now stand by , all ! There are [two smart lads]6561-two smart lads among [you]887-the owner , and no more . All the rest are no better than a pack of Crappos . [You]887-the owner want six months in a man - of - war 's launch . This is what comes of peace already ! "[896-the fishermen] [The fishermen]896-the fishermen stared at [this extraordinary man]897-this extraordinary man , who had taken all the business out of [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell 's hands ; but without thinking twice about it , all obeyed [him]897-this extraordinary man with a speed that must have robbed [them]896-the fishermen of a quantity of rust . For although [he]897-this extraordinary man was not in uniform , and bore no sword , [his]897-this extraordinary man dress was conspicuous , as [he]897-this extraordinary man liked to have it , and [his]897-this extraordinary man looks and deeds kept suit with it . For [he]897-this extraordinary man wore a blue coat very badly made , with gilt buttons and lappets too big for [him]897-this extraordinary man , a waistcoat of dove - colored silk , very long , coming over the place where [his]897-this extraordinary man stomach should have been , and white plush breeches , made while [he]897-this extraordinary man was blockading [Boulogne]22-boulogne in 1801 , and therefore had scarcely any flesh upon [his]897-this extraordinary man bones . [Peace]289-peace having fattened [him]897-this extraordinary man a little , these breeches had tightened upon [him]897-this extraordinary man as [their]898-their way is with [a boy]899-a boy having six weeks ' holiday ; but still [they]898-their could not make [his]897-this extraordinary man legs look big , though they showed them sharp and muscular . Below [them]898-their were brisk little sinewy calves in white silk hose , with a taper descent to ankles as fine as [a lady]6528-a lady 's , and insteps bright with large silver buckles . Yet that which surpassed all the beauty of the clothes was the vigor of [the man inside them , who seemed to quicken and invigorate the whole , even to the right sleeve , doubled up from the want of any arm inside it]901-the man inside them , who seemed to quicken and invigorate the whole , even to the right sleeve , doubled up from the want of any arm inside it . But the loss of the right arm , and the right eye also , seemed to be of no account to [the former owner]902-the former owner , so hard did [he]897-this extraordinary man work with the residue of [his]897-this extraordinary man body , and so much did [he]897-this extraordinary man express with it . [His]897-this extraordinary man noble cocked hat was in its leathern box yet , for [he]897-this extraordinary man was only just come from [Merton]23-merton ; but the broad felt [he]897-this extraordinary man wore was looped up in front , and displayed all the power of [his]897-this extraordinary man countenance , or rather the vigor ; for power is heavy , and [his]897-this extraordinary man face was light and quickness . Softness also , and a melancholy gift of dreaminess and reflection , enlarged and impressed the effect of a gaze and a smile which have conquered history . " Why do n't ' ee speak up to ' un , [Cap'en Zeb]290-cap'en zeb ? "[903-young harry shanks] cried [young Harry Shanks]903-young harry shanks , of [the Peggy]904-the peggy , [the smartest smack next to [the Rosalie]6524-the rosalie]905-the smartest smack next to the rosalie . " Whoever can ' a be , to make [thee]290-cap'en zeb so dumb ? Doth ' a know [our]6562-our own business afore [[our]6562-our own selves]6563-our own selves ? If ' [ee]6564-ee do n't speak up to ' un , [Cap'en Zeb]290-cap'en zeb , [I]904-the peggy 'll never take no more commands from [thee]290-cap'en zeb . "[904-the peggy] " [Harry Shanks]6565-harry shanks , [you]6565-harry shanks was always [a fool]6566-a fool , and [you]6565-harry shanks always will be , "[288-master tugwell] [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell replied , with [his]288-master tugwell deep chest voice , which no gale of wind could blow away . " Whether [he]290-cap'en zeb be wrong or right and [I]288-master tugwell wo n't say but what [I]288-master tugwell might have done it better none but [a fool like [you]6565-harry shanks]6567-a fool like you would dare to set [his]290-cap'en zeb squeak up against [Admirable Lord Nelson]276-nelson . "[288-master tugwell] CHAPTER IV AND [HER]907-her FAITHFUL CHAPLAIN " [I]285-parson twemlow am not [a man of [the world]695-the world]6568-a man of the world , but [a man of the Word]6570-a man of the word , "[285-parson twemlow] said [Parson Twemlow]285-parson twemlow , [the Rector of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]908-the rector of springhaven ; " and [I]285-parson twemlow shall not feel that [I]285-parson twemlow have done [my]285-parson twemlow duty unless [I]285-parson twemlow stir [him]290-cap'en zeb up to - morrow . [His]290-cap'en zeb valor and glory are nothing to [me]285-parson twemlow , nor even [his]290-cap'en zeb value to [the country]6571-the country . [He]290-cap'en zeb does [his]290-cap'en zeb duty , and [I]285-parson twemlow shall do [mine]285-parson twemlow . It is useless to talk to [me]285-parson twemlow , [Maria]291-maria ; [I]285-parson twemlow never shall have such a chance again . "[285-parson twemlow] " Well , [dear]6572-dear , [you]6572-dear know best , "[292-mrs. twemlow] replied [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow ; " and duty is always the highest and best and most sacred consideration . But [you]6572-dear surely should remember , for [Eliza]293-eliza 's sake , that [we]6573-we never shall dine at [the Hall]6574-the hall again . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " [I]285-parson twemlow do n't care a snap for [their]6575-their dinners , or the chance of [Eliza]293-eliza catching [some young officer]6576-some young officer ; and [very few]6577-very few come while this peace goes on . [I]285-parson twemlow wo n't shirk [my]285-parson twemlow duty for any of that . "[285-parson twemlow] " Nothing would ever make [you]6572-dear shirk [your]6572-dear duty , [Joshua]294-joshua . And [I]285-parson twemlow hope that [you]6572-dear know [me]285-parson twemlow too well to suppose that [I]285-parson twemlow ever would dream of suggesting it . But [I]285-parson twemlow do want to see [you]6572-dear [a Canon]6578-a canon , and [I]285-parson twemlow know that [he]6578-a canon begins to have influence in [the Church]6579-the church , and therefore [the Church]24-the church is not at all the place to allude to [his]6578-a canon private affairs in . And , after all , what do [we]6580-we know about [them]6578-a canon ? It does seem so low to be led away by gossip . "[285-parson twemlow] " [Maria]291-maria , "[909-the rector] said [the Rector]909-the rector , severely sorry , " [I]909-the rector must beg [you]291-maria to leave [me]909-the rector to [my]909-the rector conscience . [I]909-the rector shall not refer to [his]6578-a canon private affairs . [I]909-the rector shall put leading truths in a general way , and let [him]6578-a canon make the home application . "[909-the rector] " Put the cap on if it fits . Very well : [you]6572-dear will injure [yourself]6572-dear , and do [no one]6581-no one any good . [Lord Nelson]276-nelson wo n't know it ; [he]276-nelson is too simple - minded . But [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling will never forgive [us]6580-we for insulting [him]6578-a canon while [he]6578-a canon is staying at [the Hall]6574-the hall . "[285-parson twemlow] " [Maria]291-maria ! Well , [I]285-parson twemlow have long given up all attempts at reasoning with [you]291-maria . If [I]285-parson twemlow see [a man]6583-a man walking into [a furnace]6584-a furnace , do [I]285-parson twemlow insult [him]6583-a man by saying beware ? "[285-parson twemlow] " As [I]909-the rector am beyond all reason , [Joshua]294-joshua , it is far above [me]909-the rector to understand that . But if [you]291-maria escape insulting [him]6583-a man , what [you]291-maria do is far worse , and quite unlike [a gentleman]863-a gentleman . [You]291-maria heap a whole pile of insults upon [[your]291-maria own brother [clergymen]6587-clergymen]6586-your own brother clergymen . "[909-the rector] " [I]285-parson twemlow do not at all understand [you]291-maria , [Maria]291-maria : [you]291-maria fly off in such a way from one thing to another ! "[285-parson twemlow] " Not at all . [Anybody who is not above paying attention]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention must understand [me]285-parson twemlow . When [he]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention is at [Merton]23-merton [he]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention goes to [church]6589-church , and [[his]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention Rector]6590-his rector is bound to look after [him]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention . When [he]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention is at [sea]766-sea , [he]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention has [[his]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention Chaplain]6592-his chaplain , who preaches whenever the weather permits , and dare not neglect [his]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention duties . But the strongest point of all is this [[his]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention very own father]6593-his very own father and [brother]6594-brother are [clergymen]6587-clergymen , and bound to do [their]6587-clergymen best for [him]6588-anybody who is not above paying attention . All these [you]6596-you insult , and in so many words condemn for neglecting [their]6587-clergymen duty , because [you]6596-you are unable to resist the pleasure of a stray shot at [a celebrated man]6597-a celebrated man when [he]6597-a celebrated man comes down here for hospitality . "[285-parson twemlow] " [[My]294-joshua dear]6598-my dear , [you]6598-my dear have put the matter in a new light , "[294-joshua] said [the Rev. Joshua Twemlow]294-joshua ; " [I]294-joshua would be [the last man in [the world]695-the world]6599-the last man in the world to cast a slur upon [any brother clergyman]6601-any brother clergyman . But it is a sad denial to [me]294-joshua , because [I]294-joshua had put it so neatly , and a line of Latin at the end of it . "[294-joshua] " Never mind , [dear]6572-dear . That will do for [some one else who deserves it , and has got no influence]6603-some one else who deserves it , and has got no influence . And if [you]6596-you could only put instead of it one of [your]6596-you beautifully turned expressions about [our]6604-our debt of gratitude to [the noble defender of [our]6604-our country]6605-the noble defender of our country "[285-parson twemlow] " No , no , [Maria]291-maria ! "[911-her husband] said [[her]910-her husband]911-her husband , with a smile ; " be content without pushing [your]291-maria victory further than [Nelson]276-nelson [himself]276-nelson would push it . It may be [my]911-her husband duty to spare [him]276-nelson , but [I]911-her husband will not fall down and worship [him]276-nelson . "[911-her husband] [Joshua Twemlow]294-joshua , [Bachelor of Divinity]912-bachelor of divinity , was not very likely to worship [anybody]838-anybody , nor even to admire , without due cause shown . [He]294-joshua did not pretend to be [a learned man]914-a learned man , any more than [he]294-joshua made any other pretense which [he]294-joshua could not justify . But [he]294-joshua loved a bit of Latin , whenever [he]294-joshua could find [anybody]838-anybody to share it with [him]294-joshua , and even in lack of [intelligent partners]916-intelligent partners [he]294-joshua indulged sometimes in that utterance . This was a grievance to [the Squire of [the parish]6537-the parish]917-the squire of the parish , because [he]917-the squire of the parish was expected to enjoy at ear - shot that which had passed out of the other ear in boyhood , with a painful echo behind it . But [the Admiral]747-the admiral had [his]747-the admiral revenge by passing [the Rector]909-the rector 's bits of Latin on when [he]747-the admiral could remember them to some one entitled to an explanation , which [he]747-the admiral , with a pleasant smile , vouchsafed . This is one of the many benefits of a classical education . But what are such little tags , compared with the pith and marrow of [the man]921-the man [himself]921-the man ? [Parson Twemlow]285-parson twemlow was [no prig]922-no prig , [no pedant]923-no pedant , and [no popinjay]924-no popinjay , but [a sensible , upright , honorable man , whose chief defect was a quick temper]925-a sensible , upright , honorable man , whose chief defect was a quick temper . In [parish]926-parish affairs [he]285-parson twemlow loved to show [his]285-parson twemlow independence of [the Hall]6574-the hall , and having a stronger will than [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , [he]285-parson twemlow mostly conquered [him]285-parson twemlow . But [he]285-parson twemlow knew very well how far to go , and never pressed the supremacy of [the Church]6579-the church beyond endurance . [[His]285-parson twemlow wife]6501-his wife , who was one of [the Carnes of [Carne Castle]271-carne]25-the carnes of carne castle , some [few miles to the westward]930-few miles to the westward , encouraged [him]285-parson twemlow strongly in holding [his]285-parson twemlow own when [the Admiral]747-the admiral strove to override [him]332-admiral darling . That was [her]6501-his wife manner of putting the case ; while [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling would rather have a score of nightmares than override any one . But [the Carnes]271-carne were [a falling]932-a falling as much as [the Darlings]933-the darlings were [a rising family]934-a rising family , and offense comes down [the hill]890-the hill like stones dislodged by [the upward traveller]936-the upward traveller . [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow knew nothing [she]292-mrs. twemlow disliked so much as any form of haughtiness ; it was so small , so petty , so opposed to all true Christianity . And this made [her]292-mrs. twemlow think that [the Darlings]295-the darlings were always endeavoring to patronize [her]292-mrs. twemlow a thing [she]292-mrs. twemlow would much rather die than put up with . [This excellent couple]937-this excellent couple had allowed , however , [[their]937-this excellent couple only son]938-their only son [Erle]296-mr. erle , [a very fine young man]939-a very fine young man , to give [his]296-mr. erle heart entirely to [Faith Darling]297-faith , [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's eldest daughter]941-the admiral 's eldest daughter , and to win [hers]297-faith to an equal extent ; and instead of displaying any haughtiness , [[her]297-faith father]754-her father had simply said : " Let [them]937-this excellent couple wait two years ; [they]937-this excellent couple are both very young , and may change [their]937-this excellent couple minds . If [they]937-this excellent couple keep of the same mind for two years , [they]937-this excellent couple are welcome to [one another]827-one another . "[754-her father] For [a kinder - hearted man]943-a kinder - hearted man than [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling never saw the sun . There was nothing about [him]332-admiral darling wonderful in the way of genius , heroism , large - mindedness , or unselfishness . But [people]944-people liked [him]332-admiral darling much better than if [he]332-admiral darling combined all those vast rarities ; because [he]332-admiral darling was lively , genial , simple , easily moved to wrath or grief , free - handed , a little fond , perhaps , of quiet and confidential brag , and very fond of gossip . " [I]332-admiral darling tell [you]276-nelson , "[332-admiral darling] [he]332-admiral darling said to [Lord Nelson]276-nelson now , as [they]945-they walked down [the hill]890-the hill to [the church]6579-the church together that lovely Sunday morning , " [you]276-nelson will not have seen a finer sight than [[our]945-they fishermen]6607-our fishermen in [church]6589-church [I]332-admiral darling dare say never . Of course [they]6607-our fishermen do n't all go . [Nobody]843-nobody could expect it . But as many as [a reasonable man]6610-a reasonable man could desire come [there]892-there , because [they]6607-our fishermen know [I]332-admiral darling like it . [Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow thinks that [they]6607-our fishermen come to please [him]332-admiral darling ; but [he]332-admiral darling finds a mighty difference in [[his]332-admiral darling congregation]6612-his congregation when [I]332-admiral darling and [[my]332-admiral darling daughters]6613-my daughters are out of [the parish]6537-the parish . But if [he]332-admiral darling goes away , there [they]6607-our fishermen are all the same , or perhaps even more , to get a change from [him]332-admiral darling . That will show which of [us]6607-our fishermen [they]6607-our fishermen care about pleasing . "[332-admiral darling] " And [they]6607-our fishermen are quite right . [I]948-the hero of the nile hate the levelling system , "[948-the hero of the nile] [the hero of the Nile]948-the hero of the nile replied . " [A man]6583-a man should go to [church]6589-church to please [[his]6583-a man landlord]6617-his landlord , not to please [the parson]6618-the parson . Is [the Chaplain]6619-the chaplain to settle how many come to prayers ? "[948-the hero of the nile] " That is the right way to look at the thing , "[949-the larger - bodied admiral] said [the larger - bodied Admiral]949-the larger - bodied admiral ; " and [I]949-the larger - bodied admiral only wish [Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow could have heard [you]949-the larger - bodied admiral . [I]949-the larger - bodied admiral asked [him]332-admiral darling to dine with [us]6607-our fishermen yesterday , as [you]949-the larger - bodied admiral know , because [you]949-the larger - bodied admiral would have done [him]332-admiral darling so much good ; but [he]332-admiral darling sent some trumpery excuse , although [[his]332-admiral darling wife]6501-his wife was asked to come with [him]332-admiral darling . [She]6501-his wife stopped [him]332-admiral darling , no doubt ; to look big , [I]949-the larger - bodied admiral dare say ; as if [they]6621-they could dine with [a Lord Nelson]276-nelson every day ! "[949-the larger - bodied admiral] " [They]6621-they can do that every day , when [they]6621-they dine with [a man who has done [his]6622-a man who has done his duty duty]6622-a man who has done his duty . But where is [my]948-the hero of the nile pretty godchild [Dolly]277-dolly ? [Horatia]275-horatia seems too long for [you]949-the larger - bodied admiral . What a long name [they]6621-they gave [me]948-the hero of the nile ! It may have done very well for [[my]948-the hero of the nile granduncle]6623-my granduncle . But , [[my]948-the hero of the nile dear]6598-my dear [Lingo]284-lingo , look sharp for [[your]949-the larger - bodied admiral Dolly]6625-your dolly . [She]277-dolly has [no mother]6626-no mother , nor even a duenna [she]277-dolly has turned [her]277-dolly off , [she]277-dolly said yesterday . [[Your]948-the hero of the nile daughter]6627-your daughter [Faith]297-faith is [an angel]6628-an angel , but [Dolly]277-dolly "[948-the hero of the nile] " [[My]949-the larger - bodied admiral [Dolly]277-dolly]6629-my dolly is a little devil , [I]949-the larger - bodied admiral suppose ! [You]948-the hero of the nile always found out everything . What have [you]948-the hero of the nile found [my]949-the larger - bodied admiral Dolly at ? Perhaps [she]277-dolly got it at [her]277-dolly baptism . "[949-the larger - bodied admiral] A word against [[his]950-his pet child]951-his pet child was steel upon flint to [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling . " [I]276-nelson am not concerned with [your]948-the hero of the nile opinion , "[276-nelson] [Lord Nelson]276-nelson answered , loftily . " But [Horatia Dorothy Darling]275-horatia is [[my]276-nelson godchild]6630-my godchild by baptism , and [you]948-the hero of the nile will find [her]275-horatia down in [my]276-nelson will for a thousand pounds , if [she]275-horatia behaves well , and if it should please [the Lord]848-the lord to send [me]276-nelson some of the prize - money [I]276-nelson deserve . "[276-nelson] This was announced in such a manner , with [the future testator]952-the future testator 's useful eye bearing brightly on [[his]952-the future testator comrade]953-his comrade , and [his]952-the future testator cocked hat lifted as [he]952-the future testator spoke of [the great Awarder of prizes]954-the great awarder of prizes , that [no one able to smile]955-no one able to smile could help a friendly and simple smile at [him]952-the future testator . So [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling forgot [his]332-admiral darling wrath , which never had long memory , and scorning even to look round for [Dolly]277-dolly , in whom [he]332-admiral darling felt such confidence , took [the mighty warrior]956-the mighty warrior by the good arm and led [him]956-the mighty warrior toward the peaceful bells . " Hurry ; [we]6632-we shall be late , "[332-admiral darling] [he]332-admiral darling said . " [You]277-dolly remember when [we]6632-we called [you]277-dolly ' Hurry , ' because of being always foremost ? But [they]6632-we know better than to stop the bells till [they]6632-we see [me]332-admiral darling in [the church porch]6633-the church porch . [Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow wanted to upset that , for [the parsons]6634-the parsons want to upset everything . And [I]332-admiral darling said : ' Very well ; then [I]332-admiral darling shall square it by locking the gate from [your]292-mrs. twemlow shrubbery . That will give [me]332-admiral darling five minutes to come down [the hill]890-the hill . ' For [[my]332-admiral darling grandfather]6636-my grandfather put up that gate , [you]277-dolly must know , and of course the key belongs to [me]332-admiral darling . It saves [Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow a cable's - length every time , and [the parsons]6634-the parsons go to [church]6589-church so often now , [he]6634-the parsons would have to make at least another knot a month . So the bells go on as [they]6634-the parsons used to do . How many bells do [you]276-nelson make it , [Mr. Nelson]298-mr. nelson ? "[332-admiral darling] " Eight bells , [sir]6639-sir , "[276-nelson] [Lord Nelson]276-nelson replied , saluting like [the middy in charge of the watch]957-the middy in charge of the watch . And at this little turn [they]958-they both laughed , and went on , with memory of ancient days , to [church]6589-church . CHAPTER V OPINION , [MALE AND FEMALE]960-male and female [The fine young parsons of the present generation]961-the fine young parsons of the present generation are too fond of asking [us]962-us why [we]962-us come to [church]6589-church , and assigning fifty reasons out of [their]961-the fine young parsons of the present generation own heads , not one of which is to [our]962-us credit or [theirs]961-the fine young parsons of the present generation ; whereas [their]961-the fine young parsons of the present generation proper business is to cure the fish [they]961-the fine young parsons of the present generation have caught , instead of asking how [they]961-the fine young parsons of the present generation caught [them]961-the fine young parsons of the present generation . [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow had sense enough for this , and treated [the largest congregation [he]299-mr. twemlow had ever preached to as if [they]964-the largest congregation he had ever preached to as if they were come for the good of their souls were come for the good of [their]964-the largest congregation he had ever preached to as if they were come for the good of their souls souls]964-the largest congregation he had ever preached to as if they were come for the good of their souls , and should have it , in spite of [Lord Nelson]276-nelson . But , alas ! [their]964-the largest congregation he had ever preached to as if they were come for the good of their souls bodies fared not so well , and scarcely [a man]6583-a man got [his]6583-a man Sunday dinner according to [his]6583-a man liking . Never [a woman]966-a woman would stay by the fire for the sake of a ten - pound leg of mutton , and [the baker]967-the baker put [his]967-the baker shutters up at half past ten against every veal pie and every loin of pork . Because in [the church]6579-the church there would be seen this day as [the servants at [the Hall]6574-the hall]969-the servants at the hall told [every one [the man whom [no Englishman]973-no englishman could behold without pride , and no Frenchman with [it]974-it the victor of [the Nile]27-the nile]972-the man whom no englishman could behold without pride , and no frenchman with it the victor of the nile , and of [Copenhagen]28-copenhagen , and countless other conflicts]971-every one the man whom no englishman could behold without pride , and no frenchman with it the victor of the nile , and of copenhagen , and countless other conflicts . Knowing that [he]299-mr. twemlow would be stared at well , [he]299-mr. twemlow was equal to the occasion , and [the people who saw [him]299-mr. twemlow]975-the people who saw him were so proud of the sight that [they]975-the people who saw him would talk of it now if [they]975-the people who saw him were alive . But [those who were not there]976-those who were not there would exhibit more confidence than conscience by describing every item of [his]299-mr. twemlow raiment , which verily even of [those who beheld it]977-those who beheld it [none]978-none could do well , except [a tailor]979-a tailor or [a woman]966-a woman . Enough that [he]299-mr. twemlow shone in the light of the sun which came through a windowful of bull's - eyes upon [him]299-mr. twemlow , and was surprised to see stars by daylight , but the glint of [his]299-mr. twemlow jewels and glow of [his]299-mr. twemlow gold diverted no eye from the calm , sad face which in the day of battle could outflash [them]981-them all . That sensitive , mild , complaisant face humble , and even homely now , with scathe and scald and the lines of middle age presented itself as a great surprise to the many who came to gaze at it . With its child - like simplicity and latent fire , it was rather the face of [a dreamer and poet]982-a dreamer and poet than of [a warrior and hero]983-a warrior and hero . [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman , [the wife of [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , who kept [the main shop in [the village]768-the village]985-the main shop in the village]984-the wife of mr. cheeseman , who kept the main shop in the village , put this conclusion into better English , when [[Mrs. Shanks Harry]302-mrs. shanks 's mother]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother came on Monday to buy a rasher and compare opinions . " If [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother could have fetched it to [my]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother mind , "[987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother] [she]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother said , " that [Squire Darling]303-squire darling were [a tarradiddle]6640-a tarradiddle , and all [his]303-squire darling wenches liars which some of [them]981-them be , and no mistake and if [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother could refuse [my]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother own eyes about gold - lace , and crown jewels , and arms off , [happier]6641-happier would [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother sleep in [my]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother bed , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , every night [the Lord]848-the lord seeth good for it . [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother would sooner have found hoppers in the best ham in [the shop]6644-the shop than have gone to [church]6589-church so to delude [myself]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother . But there ! that [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman would make [me]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother do it . [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother did believe as [we]6646-we had [somebody]842-somebody fit to do battle for [us]6646-we against [Boney]304-boney , and [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother laughed about all [they]842-somebody invasion and scares . But now why , ' a ca n't say bo to a goose ! If ' a was to come and stand this moment where [you]988-you be a - standing , and say , ' [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman , [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother want a fine rasher , ' not a bit of gristle would [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother trim out , nor put it up in paper for [him]301-mr. cheeseman , as [I]987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother do for [you]988-you , [ma'am]6642-ma'am . "[987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother] And [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks quite agreed with [her]988-you . " Never can [I]305-widow shanks tell [you]988-you what [my]305-widow shanks feelings was , when [I]305-widow shanks seed [him]301-mr. cheeseman a - standing by [the monument]6649-the monument , [ma'am]6642-ma'am . But [I]305-widow shanks said to [myself]305-widow shanks ' why , [[my]305-widow shanks poor John]6651-my poor john , as is now in heaven , [poor fellow]6652-poor fellow , would ' a took [you]6651-my poor john up with one hand , [[my]305-widow shanks lord]6653-my lord , stars and garters and crowns and all , and put [you]6651-my poor john into [his]301-mr. cheeseman sow - west pocket . ' And so [he]301-mr. cheeseman could have done , [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman . "[305-widow shanks] But the opinion of [the men]826-the men was different , because [they]826-the men knew a bee from a bull 's foot . " [He]301-mr. cheeseman may not be so very big , "[826-the men] [they]826-the men said , " nor so outrageous thunderin ' , as [the missus]6654-the missus looked out for from what [she]6654-the missus have read . [They]826-the men always goes by [their]826-the men own opinions , and wrong a score of times out of twenty . But [any one with a fork to [his]301-mr. cheeseman leg]6655-any one with a fork to his leg can see the sort of stuff [he]301-mr. cheeseman is made of . [He]301-mr. cheeseman ' tended [his]301-mr. cheeseman duty in [the house of [the Lord]848-the lord]6656-the house of the lord , and [he]301-mr. cheeseman would n't look after [the women]6658-the women ; but [he]301-mr. cheeseman kept [his]301-mr. cheeseman live eye upon [every young chap]6659-every young chap as were fit for [a man - of - war's - man]6660-a man - of - war's - man [Dan Tugwell]282-dan especial , and [young Harry Shanks]6661-young harry shanks . [You]6662-you see if [he]301-mr. cheeseman do n't have both of [they]6659-every young chap afore ever the war comes on again ! "[826-the men] Conscious of filling the public eye , with the privilege of being upon private view , [Lord Nelson]276-nelson had faced the position without flinching , and drawn all the fire of [the enemy]6515-the enemy . After that [he]276-nelson began to make reprisals , according to [his]276-nelson manner , taking no trouble to regard [the women which debarred [them]991-the women which debarred them from thinking much of him from thinking much of [him]276-nelson]991-the women which debarred them from thinking much of him but settling with a steady gaze at [each sea - faring man]992-each sea - faring man , whether [he]276-nelson was made of good stuff or of pie - crust . And to the credit of [the place]694-the place it must be said that [he]276-nelson found very little of that soft material , but plenty of good stuff , slow , perhaps , and heavy , but needing only such a soul as [his]276-nelson to rouse it . " What [a fine set of fellows [you]277-dolly have in [[your]277-dolly village]6664-your village]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village ! "[276-nelson] [he]276-nelson said to [Miss Darling]277-dolly after dinner , as [she]277-dolly sat at the head of [[[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's table]995-her father 's table , for [the Admiral]747-the admiral had long been [a widower]997-a widower . " The finest [I]276-nelson have seen on [the south coast]6665-the south coast anywhere . And [they]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village look as if [they]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village had been under some training . [I]276-nelson suppose [[your]277-dolly father]6666-your father had most of [them]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village in [the Fencibles]392-the fencibles , last summer ? "[276-nelson] " [Not one of [them]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village]6667-not one of them , "[297-faith] [Faith]297-faith answered , with a sweet smile of pride . " [They]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village have [their]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village own opinions , and nothing will disturb [them]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village . [Nobody]843-nobody could get [them]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village to believe for a moment that there was any danger of invasion . And [they]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village carried on all [their]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village fishing business almost as calmly as [they]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village do now . For that , of course , [they]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village may thank [you]276-nelson , [Lord Nelson]276-nelson ; but [they]6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village have not the smallest sense of the obligation . "[297-faith] " [I]276-nelson am used to that , as [[your]277-dolly father]6666-your father knows ; but more among [the noble]6670-the noble than the simple . For the best thing [I]276-nelson ever did [I]276-nelson got no praise , or at any rate very little . As to the [Boulogne]22-boulogne affair , [Springhaven]3-springhaven was quite right . There was never much danger of invasion . [I]276-nelson only wish [the villains]6671-the villains would have tried it . [Horatia]275-horatia , would [you]277-dolly like to see [[your]277-dolly godfather]6672-your godfather at work ? [I]276-nelson hope not . [Young ladies]6673-young ladies should be peaceful . "[276-nelson] " Then [I]277-dolly am not peaceful at all , "[277-dolly] cried [Dolly]277-dolly , who was sitting by the maimed side of [her]277-dolly " Flapfin , "[276-nelson] as [[her]277-dolly young brother]998-her young brother [Johnny]306-johnny had nicknamed [him]998-her young brother . " Why , if there was always peace , what on earth would [any but very low people]6674-any but very low people find to do ? There could scarcely be [an admiral]6503-an admiral , or [a general]6676-a general , or even [a captain]6677-a captain , or well , [a boy to beat the drums]6678-a boy to beat the drums . "[306-johnny] " But no drum would want to be beaten , [Horatia]275-horatia , "[999-her elder sister] [[her]277-dolly elder sister]999-her elder sister [Faith]297-faith replied , with the superior mind of twenty - one ; " and [the admirals]6679-the admirals and [the generals]6680-the generals would have to be "[297-faith] " [Doctors]6681-doctors , or [clergymen]6587-clergymen , or something of that sort , or perhaps even [worse nasty lawyers]6683-worse nasty lawyers . "[999-her elder sister] Then Dolly whose name was " [Horatia]275-horatia "[297-faith] only in presence of [[her]277-dolly great godfather]1000-her great godfather blushed , as befitted the age of seventeen , at [her]277-dolly daring , and looked at [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father . " That last cut was meant for [me]307-frank , "[307-frank] [Frank Darling]307-frank , [the eldest of [the family]730-the family]1002-the eldest of the family , explained from the opposite side of the table . " [[Your]754-her father lordship]6684-your lordship , though so well known to [us]730-the family , can hardly be expected to know or remember all the little particulars of [[our]730-the family race]6685-our race . [We]730-the family are four , as [you]754-her father know ; and [the elder two]6686-the elder two are peaceful , while [the younger pair]6687-the younger pair are warlike . And [I]307-frank am to be [the ' nasty lawyer]6688-the ' nasty lawyer , ' called to the bar in the fullness of time which means after dining sufficiently to the great disgust of [[your]754-her father little godchild]6689-your little godchild , whose desire from [her]6689-your little godchild babyhood has been to get [me]307-frank shot . "[307-frank] " LITTLE , indeed ! What a word to use about [me]307-frank ! [You]754-her father told a great story . But now [you]754-her father 'll make it true . "[307-frank] " To wit as [we]730-the family say at [Lincoln]308-lincoln 's Inn [she]6689-your little godchild has not longed always for [my]307-frank death in battle , but henceforth will do so ; but [I]307-frank never shall afford [her]6689-your little godchild that gratification . [I]307-frank shall keep out of danger as zealously as [[your]754-her father lordship]6684-your lordship rushes into it . "[307-frank] " [Franky]307-frank going on , [I]307-frank suppose , with some of [his]307-frank usual nonsense , "[307-frank] [Admiral Darling , who was rather deaf]1004-admiral darling , who was rather deaf , called out from the bottom of the table . " [Nobody]843-nobody pays much attention to [him]307-frank , because [he]307-frank does not mean a word of it . [He]307-frank belongs to the peace peace peace - at - any - price lot . But when [a man]6583-a man wanted to rob [him]307-frank last winter , [he]6583-a man knocked [him]307-frank down , and took [him]307-frank by the throat , and very nearly killed [him]307-frank . "[1004-admiral darling , who was rather deaf] " That 's the only game to play , "[276-nelson] exclaimed [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , who had been looking at [Frank Darling]307-frank with undisguised disgust . " [[My]276-nelson young friend]6693-my young friend , [you]6693-my young friend are [not such a fool]6694-not such a fool after all . And why should [you]6693-my young friend try to be one ? "[276-nelson] " [[My]297-faith brother]6695-my brother , "[297-faith] said [the sweet - tempered Faith]297-faith , " never tries to be [a fool]6566-a fool , [Lord Nelson]276-nelson ; [he]6695-my brother only tries to be [a poet]6697-a poet . "[297-faith] This made [people]944-people laugh ; and [Nelson]276-nelson , feeling that [he]276-nelson had been rude to [a youth who could not fairly answer [him]276-nelson]1006-a youth who could not fairly answer him , jumped from [his]276-nelson chair with the lightness of [a boy]899-a boy , and went round to [Frank Darling]307-frank , with [his]307-frank thin figure leaning forward , and [his]307-frank gray unpowdered hair tossed about , and upon [his]307-frank wrinkled face that smile which [none]978-none could ever resist , because it was so warm and yet so sad . " Shake hands , [[my]276-nelson dear young friend]6698-my dear young friend , "[276-nelson] [he]276-nelson cried , " though [I]276-nelson can not offer the right one . [I]276-nelson was wrong to call [you]6698-my dear young friend [a fool]6566-a fool because [you]6698-my dear young friend do n't look at things as [I]276-nelson do . [Poets]6700-poets are almost as good as [sailors]6531-sailors , and a great deal better than [soldiers]6702-soldiers . [I]276-nelson have felt a gift that way [myself]276-nelson , and turned out some very tidy lines . But [I]276-nelson believe they were mainly about [myself]276-nelson , and [I]276-nelson never had time to go on with [them]6703-them . "[276-nelson] Such little touches of simplicity and kindness , from [a man who never knew the fear of [men]702-men]1009-a man who never knew the fear of men , helped largely to produce that love of [Nelson]276-nelson which [England]2-england felt , and will always feel . " [[My]861-the young man lord]6653-my lord , "[861-the young man] replied [the young man]861-the young man , bending low for [he]861-the young man was half a cubit higher than [the mighty captain]1012-the mighty captain " it is good for [the world]695-the world that [you]861-the young man have no right arm , when [you]861-the young man disarm it so with [your]861-the young man left one . "[861-the young man] CHAPTER VI AS OTHERS SEE [US]1013-us [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was very particular in trying to keep [his]332-admiral darling grounds and garden tolerably tidy always . But [he]332-admiral darling never succeeded , for the simple reason that [he]332-admiral darling listened to [every one]1014-every one 's excuses ; and not understanding a walk or a lawn half so well as [the deck of [a battle - ship]1016-a battle - ship]1015-the deck of a battle - ship , [he]332-admiral darling was always defeated in argument . " Here 's a state of things ! "[332-admiral darling] [he]332-admiral darling used to say in summer - time ; " thistles full of seed within a biscuit - heave of [my]332-admiral darling front door , and other things [I]332-admiral darling forget [their]6706-they names with heads like the head of a capstan bursting , all as full of seeds as [a purser]6707-a purser is of lies ! "[332-admiral darling] " [[Your]309-mr. swipes lordship]6684-your lordship do not understand them subjects , "[309-mr. swipes] [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , [the head gardener]1017-the head gardener , was in the habit of replying ; " and small blame to [you]309-mr. swipes , in [my]309-mr. swipes opinion , after so many years upon the briny wave . Ah ! [they]6706-they ca n't grow them things there . "[309-mr. swipes] " [Swipes]309-mr. swipes , that is true , but to [my]309-mr. swipes mind not at all a satisfactory reason for growing them here , just in front of [the house]6709-the house and the windows . [I]309-mr. swipes do n't mind a few in [the kitchen - garden]6710-the kitchen - garden , but [you]309-mr. swipes know as well as [I]309-mr. swipes do , [Swipes]309-mr. swipes , that [they]6706-they can have no proper business [here]6711-here . "[309-mr. swipes] " [I]309-mr. swipes did hear tell down to [the Club]6712-the club , last night , "[309-mr. swipes] [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes would reply , after wiping [his]309-mr. swipes forehead , as if [his]309-mr. swipes whole mind were perspired away , " though [I]309-mr. swipes do n't pretend to say how far true it may be , that [all the land of [England]2-england]6713-all the land of england is to be cultivated for the public good , same as on the continence , without no propriety or privacy , [[my]309-mr. swipes lord]6653-my lord . But [I]309-mr. swipes do n't altogether see how [they]6706-they be to do it . So [I]309-mr. swipes thought [I]309-mr. swipes 'd better ask [[your]6653-my lord lordship]6684-your lordship . "[309-mr. swipes] " For the public good ! The public - house good , [you]309-mr. swipes mean . "[309-mr. swipes] [The Admiral]747-the admiral answered nine times out of ten , being easily led from the track of [his]747-the admiral wrath , and tired of telling [Swipes]309-mr. swipes that [he]309-mr. swipes was not [a lord]1019-a lord . " How many times more must [I]309-mr. swipes tell [you]309-mr. swipes , [Swipes]309-mr. swipes , that [I]309-mr. swipes hate [that Jacobin association]6716-that jacobin association ? Can [you]309-mr. swipes tell [me]309-mr. swipes of [one seaman belonging to it]6717-one seaman belonging to it ? A set of [fish - jobbers]6718-fish - jobbers , and [men with barrows]6719-men with barrows , and cheap - jacks from up [the country]6571-the country . [Not one of [[my]309-mr. swipes tenants]6722-my tenants]6721-not one of my tenants would be such a fool as to go [there]892-there , even if [I]309-mr. swipes allowed [him]6721-not one of my tenants . [I]309-mr. swipes make great allowances for [you]309-mr. swipes , [Swipes]309-mr. swipes , because of [your]309-mr. swipes obstinate nature . But do n't let [me]309-mr. swipes hear of [that Club]6724-that club any more , or [YOU]309-mr. swipes may go and cultivate for the public good . "[309-mr. swipes] " [[Your]309-mr. swipes lordship]6684-your lordship knows that [I]1020-the master goes [there]892-there for nothing except to keep up [my]1020-the master burial . And with all the work there is upon [this place]804-this place , [the Lord]848-the lord only knows when [I]1020-the master may be requiring of [it]804-this place . Ah ! [I]1020-the master never see the like ; [I]1020-the master never did . And a blade of grass the wrong way comes down on [poor old Swipes]309-mr. swipes ! "[1020-the master] Hereupon [the master]1020-the master , having done [his]1020-the master duty , was relieved from overdoing it , and went on other business with a peaceful mind . The feelings , however , of [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes were not to be appeased so lightly , but demanded the immediate satisfaction of a pint of beer . And so large was [his]309-mr. swipes charity that if [[his]309-mr. swipes master]1021-his master fell short of duty upon that point , [he]1021-his master accredited [him]309-mr. swipes with the good intention , and enabled [him]309-mr. swipes to discharge it . " [[My]309-mr. swipes dear]6598-my dear soul , "[309-mr. swipes] [he]309-mr. swipes said , with symptoms of exhaustion , to [good Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , [the housekeeper , who had all the keys at [her]310-mrs. cloam girdle]1022-the housekeeper , who had all the keys at her girdle , about ten o'clock on the Monday morning , " what a day [we]6730-our did have yesterday ! "[309-mr. swipes] " A mercy upon [me]310-mrs. cloam , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , "[310-mrs. cloam] cried [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , who was also short of breath , " how [you]309-mr. swipes did exaggerate [my]310-mrs. cloam poor narves , a - rushing up so soft , with the cold steel in both [your]309-mr. swipes hands ! "[310-mrs. cloam] " Ah ! [ma'am]6642-ma'am , it have right to be a good deal wuss than that , "[309-mr. swipes] [the chivalrous Swipes]309-mr. swipes made answer , with the scythe beside [his]309-mr. swipes ear . " It do n't consarn what [the masters]6732-the masters say , though enough to take one 's legs off . But [the ladies]6733-the ladies , [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , [the ladies]6733-the ladies it 's [them]6733-the ladies as takes [our]6730-our heads off . "[309-mr. swipes] " Go ' long with [you]309-mr. swipes , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes ! [You]309-mr. swipes are so disastrous at turning things . And how much did [he]6732-the masters say [you]309-mr. swipes was to have this time ? Here 's [Jenny Shanks]311-jenny coming up [the passage]6735-the passage . "[309-mr. swipes] " Well , [he]6732-the masters left it to [myself]309-mr. swipes ; [he]6732-the masters have that confidence in [me]309-mr. swipes . And little it is [I]309-mr. swipes should ever care to take , with the power of [my]309-mr. swipes own will , [ma'am]6642-ma'am . Why , the little brown jug , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , is as much as [I]309-mr. swipes can manage even of [our]6730-our small beer now . Ah ! [I]309-mr. swipes know the time when [I]309-mr. swipes would no more have thought of rounding of [my]309-mr. swipes mouth for such small stuff than of [your]6642-ma'am growing up , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , to be [a young woman with the sponsorship of this big place upon [you]6642-ma'am]6739-a young woman with the sponsorship of this big place upon you . Wonderful ! wonderful ! And only yesterday , as [a man with a gardening mind]6740-a man with a gardening mind looks at it , [you]6642-ma'am was [the prettiest young maiden on the green]6741-the prettiest young maiden on the green , and the same barring marriage if [you]6642-ma'am was to encounter with [the young men]6742-the young men now . "[309-mr. swipes] " Oh , "[310-mrs. cloam] said [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , who was fifty , if a day , " how [you]6642-ma'am do make [me]310-mrs. cloam think of sad troubles , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes ! [Jenny]311-jenny , take the yellow jug with the three beef - eaters on it , and go to the third cask from the door the key turns upside down , mind and let [me]310-mrs. cloam hear [you]6642-ma'am whistle till [you]6642-ma'am bring [me]310-mrs. cloam back the key . Do n't tell [me]310-mrs. cloam nonsense about [your]6642-ma'am lips being dry . [You]6642-ma'am can whistle like a blackbird when [you]6642-ma'am choose . "[310-mrs. cloam] " Here 's to [your]6642-ma'am excellent health , [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , and as blooming as it finds [you]6642-ma'am now , [ma'am]6642-ma'am ! As pretty a tap as [I]309-mr. swipes taste since Christmas , and another dash of malt would ' a made it worthy a'most to speak [your]6642-ma'am health in . Well , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , a leetle drop in crystal for [yourself]6642-ma'am , and then for [my]309-mr. swipes business , which is to inquire after [your]6642-ma'am poor dear health to - day . Blooming as [you]6642-ma'am are , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , [you]6642-ma'am must bear in mind that beauty is only skin - deep , [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam ; and the purtier a flower is , the more delicate it grows . [I]309-mr. swipes 've a - been a - thinking of [you]6642-ma'am every night , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , knowing how [you]6642-ma'am must ' a been put about and driven . [The Admiral]747-the admiral have gone down to [the village]768-the village , and [Miss Dolly]6749-miss dolly to stare at [the boats going out]6750-the boats going out . "[309-mr. swipes] " Then [I]310-mrs. cloam may speak a word for once at ease , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , though [the Lord]848-the lord alone knows what a load is on [my]310-mrs. cloam tongue . It requires [a fine gardener]6752-a fine gardener , being used to delicacy , to enter into half the worry [we]6753-we have to put up with . [Heroes of the Nile]6754-heroes of the nile , indeed , and [bucklers of [the country]6571-the country]6755-bucklers of the country ! Why , [he]6752-a fine gardener could not buckle [his]6752-a fine gardener own shoe , and [Jenny Shanks]311-jenny had to do it for [him]6752-a fine gardener . Not that [I]310-mrs. cloam blame [him]6752-a fine gardener for having one arm , and [a brave man]6757-a brave man [he]6752-a fine gardener is to have lost it , but that [he]6752-a fine gardener might have said something about the things [I]310-mrs. cloam got up at a quarter to five every morning to make up for [him]6752-a fine gardener . [For cook]6758-for cook is no more than a smoke - jack , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes ; if [she]6758-for cook keeps the joint turning , that 's as much as [she]6758-for cook can do . "[310-mrs. cloam] " And a little too fond of good beer , [I]309-mr. swipes 'm afeard , "[309-mr. swipes] replied [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , having emptied [his]309-mr. swipes pot . " [Men]702-men 's heads was made for it , but not [women]6760-women 's , till [they]6760-women come to superior stations in life . But , oh , [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , what a life [we]6761-we lead with the crotchets of [they]6760-women gentry ! "[309-mr. swipes] " It is n't that so much , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , if only there was any way of giving satisfaction . [I]309-mr. swipes wish [everybody who is born to it]6762-everybody who is born to it to have the very best of everything , likewise [all who have fought up to it]6763-all who have fought up to it . But to make all the things and have nothing made of them , whether indigestion or want of appetite , turns one quite into [the Negroes]6764-the negroes almost , that [two or three people]6765-two or three people go on with . "[309-mr. swipes] " [I]309-mr. swipes do n't look at what [he]309-mr. swipes hath aten or left , "[309-mr. swipes] [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes made answer , loftily ; " that lieth between [him]309-mr. swipes and [his]309-mr. swipes own stommick . But what hath a ' left for [me]309-mr. swipes , [ma'am]6642-ma'am ? [He]309-mr. swipes hath looked out over [the garden]6549-the garden when [he]309-mr. swipes pleased , and this time of year no weeds is up , and [he]309-mr. swipes do n't know enough of things to think nothing of them . When [his]309-mr. swipes chaise come down [I]309-mr. swipes was out by the gate with a broom in [my]309-mr. swipes hand , and [I]309-mr. swipes pulled off [my]309-mr. swipes hat , but [his]309-mr. swipes eye never seemed to lay hold of [me]309-mr. swipes . "[309-mr. swipes] " [His]309-mr. swipes eye lays hold of everything , whether [he]309-mr. swipes makes ['em]6768-'em feel or no . One thing [I]309-mr. swipes 'm sure of [he]309-mr. swipes was quite up to [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , and the way [she]277-dolly carries on with [you]6642-ma'am know who , every blessed Sunday . If that is what [they]6769-they go to [church]6589-church for "[309-mr. swipes] " But , [[my]1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer dear]6598-my dear soul , "[1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer] said [the genial Swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer]1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer , " when [you]6642-ma'am and [I]1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer was [young folk]6772-young folk , what did [we]6772-young folk go to [church]6589-church for ? [I]1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer ca n't speak for [you]6642-ma'am , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , being ever so much younger , and a baby in [the gallery]6775-the gallery in long clothes , if born by that time ; but so far as [myself]1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer goes , it was [the girls [I]1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer went to look at]6776-the girls i went to look at , and most of ['em]6777-'em come as well to have it done to [them]6776-the girls i went to look at . "[1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer] " That never was [my]309-mr. swipes style , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , though [I]309-mr. swipes know there were [some not above it]6778-some not above it . And amongst [equals]6779-equals [I]309-mr. swipes wo n't say that there need be much harm in it . But for [a young man in [the gallery]6775-the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in [his]6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on [his]6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back back]6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back , and nothing but a plank of pitch to keep [him]6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back , however good - looking [he]6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back may be , to be looking at [the daughter]6782-the daughter , and [the prettiest one]6783-the prettiest one too , though not the best , [some people]6784-some people think , of [the gentleman that owns all [the houses]6786-the houses and the haven presumption is the smallest word that [I]309-mr. swipes can find to use for it ; and for [her]6782-the daughter to allow it , fat fat something in [the nation]6787-the nation]6785-the gentleman that owns all the houses and the haven presumption is the smallest word that i can find to use for it ; and for her to allow it , fat fat something in the nation . "[309-mr. swipes] " Well , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , "[309-mr. swipes] said [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , whose views were loose and liberal , " it seems a little shock at first to [those on trust in [families]6790-families]6789-those on trust in families . But [Dannel]312-dannel is [a brave boy]6791-a brave boy , and might fight [his]312-dannel way to glory , and then [they]6789-those on trust in families has the pick of [the femmels]6792-the femmels up to a thousand pound a year . [You]6642-ma'am know what happened [[the miller]6793-the miller 's son]6794-the miller 's son , no further off than [Upton]313-upton . And if it had n't been for [Dannel]312-dannel , when [she]6782-the daughter was [a little chit]6795-a little chit , where would [proud Miss Dolly]6796-proud miss dolly be , with [her]6796-proud miss dolly feathers and [her]6796-proud miss dolly furbelows ? [Natur]314-natur ' is the thing [I]309-mr. swipes holds by , and [I]309-mr. swipes sees a deal of it . And betwixt [you]6642-ma'am and [me]309-mr. swipes and the bedpost , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , whoever hath [Miss Dolly]6798-miss dolly will have to ride to [London]16-london on this here scythe . [Miss Faith]315-faith is [the lass]6799-the lass for [a good quiet man , without no airs and graces]6800-a good quiet man , without no airs and graces , and to [my]309-mr. swipes judgment every bit as comely , and more of [her]315-faith to hold on by . But [the Lord]848-the lord ' a mercy upon [us]6802-we . [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , [you]6642-ma'am 've a - been married like [[my]309-mr. swipes poor self]6803-my poor self ; and [you]6642-ma'am knows what [we]6802-we be , and [we]6802-we knows what [you]6642-ma'am be . Looks ' ai n't much to do with it after the first week or two . It 's the cooking , and the natur ' , and the not going contrairy . B'lieve [Miss Dolly]6804-miss dolly would go contrairy to a hangel , if [her]6804-miss dolly was j'ined to [him]1025-you three days . "[309-mr. swipes] " Prejudice ! prejudice ! "[1024-the housekeeper] [the housekeeper]1024-the housekeeper replied , while shaking [her]1024-the housekeeper finger severely at [him]1025-you . " [You]1025-you ought to be above such opinions , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , [a superior man]6805-a superior man , such as [you]1025-you are . If [Miss Faith]315-faith came into [[your]1025-you garden]6806-your garden reading books , and finding fault here and there , and sniffing at the flowers , a quarter so often as [pretty Dolly]316-pretty dolly does , perhaps [you]1025-you would n't make such a perfect angel of [her]315-faith , and run down [[her]315-faith sister]6807-her sister in comparison . But [your]1025-you wonderful [Miss Faith]315-faith comes peeping [here]6711-here and poking there into pots and pans , and asking [the maids]6809-the maids how [[their]6809-the maids mothers]6810-their mothers are , as if [[her]315-faith father]754-her father kept [no housekeeper]6812-no housekeeper . [She]315-faith provoked [me]1024-the housekeeper so in [the simple - room]6813-the simple - room last week , as if [I]1024-the housekeeper was hiding thieves [there]892-there , that [I]1024-the housekeeper asked [her]315-faith at last whether [she]315-faith expected to find [Mr. Erle]296-mr. erle [there]892-there . And [you]1025-you should have seen how [she]315-faith burst out crying ; for something had turned on [her]315-faith mind before . "[1024-the housekeeper] " Well , [I]309-mr. swipes could n't have said that to [her]315-faith , "[309-mr. swipes] quoth [the tender - hearted Swipes]1026-the tender - hearted swipes " not if [she]315-faith had come and routed out every key and every box , pot , pan , and pannier in [the tool - house]6816-the tool - house and [stoke - hole and vinery]6817-stoke - hole and vinery ! [The pretty dear]6818-the pretty dear ! [the pretty dear]6818-the pretty dear ! And [such a lady as [she]315-faith is]6820-such a lady as she is ! Ah , [[you]1025-you women]6821-you women are hard - hearted to one another , when [your]1025-you minds are up ! But take [my]1024-the housekeeper word for it , [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , [no one]6581-no one will ever have the chance of making [your]1025-you beautiful [Miss Dolly]6823-miss dolly cry by asking [her]6823-miss dolly where [[her]6823-miss dolly sweetheart]6824-her sweetheart is . "[1024-the housekeeper] CHAPTER VII A SQUADRON IN [THE DOWNS]30-the downs " [[My]332-admiral darling dear girls]6825-my dear girls , all [your]6825-my dear girls courage is gone , "[332-admiral darling] said [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling to [[his]332-admiral darling daughters]1027-his daughters at luncheon , that same Monday ; " departed perhaps with [Lord Nelson]276-nelson and [Frank]307-frank . [I]332-admiral darling hate the new style of such come - and - go visits , as if there was no time for anything . Directly [a man]6583-a man knows the ways of [the house]6709-the house , and [you]6828-you can take [him]6583-a man easily , off [he]6583-a man goes . Just like [Hurry]317-hurry , [he]6583-a man never can stop quiet . [He]6583-a man talks as if peace was the joy of [his]6583-a man life , and a quiet farm [[his]6583-a man paradise]6829-his paradise , and very likely [he]6583-a man believes it . But [my]332-admiral darling belief is that a year of peace would kill [him]6583-a man , now that [he]6583-a man has made [himself]6583-a man so famous . When that sort of thing begins , it seems as if it must go on . "[332-admiral darling] " But , [father dear]6830-father dear , "[1028-the elder daughter] exclaimed [the elder daughter]1028-the elder daughter , " [you]6830-father dear could have done every single thing that [Lord Nelson]276-nelson has ever contrived to do , if [you]6830-father dear had only happened to be there , and equally eager for destruction . [I]1028-the elder daughter have heard [you]6830-father dear say many times , though not of course before [him]276-nelson , that [you]6830-father dear could have managed the battle of [the Nile]27-the nile considerably better than [he]276-nelson did . And instead of allowing [the great vessel]6831-the great vessel to blow up , [you]6830-father dear would have brought [her]6831-the great vessel safe to [Spithead]31-spithead . "[1028-the elder daughter] " [[My]332-admiral darling dear]6598-my dear , [you]6830-father dear must have quite misunderstood [me]332-admiral darling . Be sure that [you]6830-father dear never express such opinions , which are entirely [your]6830-father dear own , in the presence of [naval officers]6833-naval officers . Though [I]332-admiral darling will not say that they are quite without foundation . "[332-admiral darling] " Why , [papa]6834-papa , "[277-dolly] cried [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , who was very truthful , when [her]277-dolly own interests were not involved , " [you]6830-father dear have often said twice as much as that . How well [I]277-dolly remember having heard [you]6830-father dear say "[277-dolly] " [[You]6830-father dear [young people]6836-young people]6835-you young people always back up one another , and [you]6830-father dear do n't care what [you]6830-father dear make [[your]6830-father dear poor father]6837-your poor father say . [I]332-admiral darling wonder [you]6830-father dear do n't vow that [I]332-admiral darling declared [I]332-admiral darling could jump over the moon with [my]332-admiral darling uniform on . But [I]332-admiral darling 'll tell [you]6830-father dear what [we]6838-we 'll do , to bring back [your]6830-father dear senses [we]6838-we will go for a long ride this fine afternoon . [I]332-admiral darling 've a great mind to go as far as [Stonnington]32-stonnington . "[332-admiral darling] " Now how many times have [you]332-admiral darling told [us]6838-we that ? [I]277-dolly wo n't believe it till [we]6838-we get [there]892-there , "[277-dolly] [young Dolly]318-dolly answered , with [her]318-dolly bright eyes full of joy . " [You]332-admiral darling must be ashamed of [yourself]332-admiral darling , [papa]6834-papa , for neglecting [[your]332-admiral darling old friend 's son]6841-your old friend 's son so long . "[318-dolly] " Well , to tell [you]6830-father dear the truth , [I]1029-the good - natured admiral am , [[my]1029-the good - natured admiral dear]6598-my dear , "[1029-the good - natured admiral] confessed [the good - natured Admiral]1029-the good - natured admiral ; " but [no one]6581-no one but [myself]1029-the good - natured admiral has the least idea of the quantity of things [I]1029-the good - natured admiral have to do . "[1029-the good - natured admiral] " Exactly what [old Swipes]309-mr. swipes said this very morning , only much more impressively . And [I]332-admiral darling really did believe [him]309-mr. swipes , till [I]332-admiral darling saw a yellow jug , and a horn that holds a pint , in [the summer - house]6844-the summer - house . [He]309-mr. swipes threw [his]309-mr. swipes coat over them , but it was too late . "[332-admiral darling] " [Dolly]318-dolly , [I]332-admiral darling shall have to put [you]318-dolly in the blackhole . [You]318-dolly belong too much to [the rising generation]6845-the rising generation , or [the upstart generation]6846-the upstart generation is the proper word . What would [Lord Nelson]276-nelson say ? [I]332-admiral darling must have [him]276-nelson back again . [He]276-nelson is [the man for strict discipline]6847-the man for strict discipline . "[332-admiral darling] " Oh , [I]1029-the good - natured admiral want to ask one thing about [[my]1029-the good - natured admiral great godfather]6848-my great godfather . [You]318-dolly know [he]6848-my great godfather only came down with one portmanteau , and [his]6848-my great godfather cocked - hat box , and two hampers . But when [I]1029-the good - natured admiral went into [[his]6848-my great godfather bedroom]6849-his bedroom to see , as [a goddaughter]6850-a goddaughter should , that [his]6848-my great godfather pillow was smooth , there [he]6848-my great godfather had got tacked up at the head of [his]6848-my great godfather bed a picture of [some very beautiful lady]6851-some very beautiful lady , and another at the side , and another at the foot ! And [Jenny Shanks]311-jenny , who could n't help peeping in , to see how [a great hero]6852-a great hero goes to sleep , wishes that [she]311-jenny may be [an old maid]6853-an old maid forever if [she]311-jenny did not see [him]6848-my great godfather say [his]6848-my great godfather prayers to [them]6854-them . Now the same fate befall [me]1029-the good - natured admiral if [I]1029-the good - natured admiral do n't find out who it is . [You]1029-the good - natured admiral must know , [papa]6834-papa , so [you]6834-papa had better tell at once . "[1029-the good - natured admiral] " [That hussy]6856-that hussy shall leave [the house]6709-the house tomorrow . [I]332-admiral darling never heard of anything so shameless . [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam seems to have no authority whatever . And [you]6834-papa too , [Dolly]318-dolly , had no business [there]892-there . If [any one]6859-any one went to see [the room]6860-the room comfortable , it should have been [Faith]315-faith , as [the lady of [the house]6709-the house]6861-the lady of the house . Ever since [you]6834-papa persuaded [me]332-admiral darling that [you]6834-papa were too old for [a governess]6863-a governess , [you]6834-papa seem to be under no discipline at all . "[332-admiral darling] " Now [you]807-the father know that [you]807-the father do n't mean that , [papa]6834-papa . [You]807-the father say those cruel things just to make [me]318-dolly kiss [you]807-the father , "[318-dolly] cried [Dolly]318-dolly , with the action suited to the word , and with [her]318-dolly bright hair falling upon [his]1030-his snowy beard [the father]807-the father could not help returning the salute ; " but [I]807-the father must know who [that lady]6865-that lady is . And what can [he]1030-his want with three pictures of [her]6865-that lady ? "[807-the father] " How should [I]332-admiral darling know , [Dolly]318-dolly ? Perhaps it is [[his]1030-his mother]6535-his mother , or perhaps it is [the Queen of [Naples]33-naples]6867-the queen of naples , who made [a Duke of [him]1030-his for what [he]1030-his did out there . Now be quick , both of [you]318-dolly]319-a duke of him for what he did out there . now be quick , both of you , or no ride to - day . It is fifteen long miles to [Stonnington]32-stonnington , [I]332-admiral darling am sure , and [I]332-admiral darling am not going to break [my]332-admiral darling neck . As it is , [we]1033-his two fair daughters must put dinner off till half past six , and [we]1033-his two fair daughters shall all be starved by that time . Quick , [girls]6868-girls , quick ! [I]332-admiral darling can only give [you]318-dolly twenty minutes . "[332-admiral darling] [The Admiral]332-admiral darling , riding with all the vigor of [an ancient mariner]1032-an ancient mariner , looked well between [[his]332-admiral darling two fair daughters]1033-his two fair daughters , as [they]1033-his two fair daughters turned [their]1033-his two fair daughters horses ' heads inland , and made over [the downs]1034-the downs for [Stonnington]32-stonnington . Here was beautiful cantering ground , without much furze or many rabbit - holes , and lovely air flowing over [green waves of land]1035-green waves of land , to greet and to deepen the rose upon young cheeks . Behind [them]1033-his two fair daughters was [the broad sea]1036-the broad sea , looking steadfast , and spread with slowly travelling tints ; before [them]1033-his two fair daughters and around lay the beauty of [the earth]1037-the earth , with the goodness of the sky thrown over it . [The bright world]1038-the bright world quivered with the breath of spring , and [her]1039-her smile was shed on everything . " What [a lovely country [we]1033-his two fair daughters have been through]6869-a lovely country we have been through ! [I]315-faith should like to come [here]6711-here every day , "[315-faith] said [Faith]315-faith , as [they]1033-his two fair daughters struck into [the London road]1040-the london road again . " If [Stonnington]32-stonnington is as nice as this , [Mr. Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore must be happy [there]892-there . "[315-faith] " Well , [we]1033-his two fair daughters shall see , "[754-her father] [[her]1039-her father]754-her father answered . " [My]754-her father business has been upon [the coast]6872-the coast so much , that [I]754-her father know very little about [Stonnington]32-stonnington . But [Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore has such a happy nature that nothing would come much amiss to [him]320-mr. scudamore . [You]754-her father know why [he]320-mr. scudamore is [here]6711-here , of course ? "[754-her father] " No , [I]318-dolly do n't , [papa]6834-papa . [You]6834-papa are getting so mysterious that [you]6834-papa never tell [us]1033-his two fair daughters anything now , "[318-dolly] replied [Dolly]318-dolly . " [I]754-her father only know that [he]320-mr. scudamore was in [the navy]6875-the navy , and now [he]320-mr. scudamore is in [a grammar school]6876-a grammar school . The last time [I]754-her father saw [him]320-mr. scudamore [he]320-mr. scudamore was about a yard high . "[754-her father] " [He]320-mr. scudamore is a good bit short of two yards now , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , smiling as [he]747-the admiral thought of [him]1043-him , " but quite tall enough for [a sailor]6877-a sailor , [Dolly]318-dolly , and [the most active young man [I]747-the admiral ever saw in [my]747-the admiral life]6878-the most active young man i ever saw in my life , every inch of [him]320-mr. scudamore sound and quick and true . [I]747-the admiral shall think very little of [your]318-dolly judgment unless [you]318-dolly like [him]320-mr. scudamore heartily ; not at first , perhaps , because [he]320-mr. scudamore is so shy , but as soon as [you]318-dolly begin to know [him]320-mr. scudamore . [I]747-the admiral mean to ask [him]320-mr. scudamore to come down as soon as [he]320-mr. scudamore can get a holiday . [[His]320-mr. scudamore captain]760-his captain told [me]747-the admiral , when [he]320-mr. scudamore served in [the Diomede]34-the diomede , that there was [not a man in [the ship]6558-the ship]6880-not a man in the ship to come near [him]320-mr. scudamore for nimbleness and quiet fearlessness . "[747-the admiral] " Then what made [him]320-mr. scudamore take to [his]320-mr. scudamore books again ? Oh , how terribly dull [he]320-mr. scudamore must find them ! Why , that must be [Stonnington church]32-stonnington , on [the hill]890-the hill ! "[754-her father] " Yes , and [the old grammar school close by]6883-the old grammar school close by . [I]754-her father was very near going [there]892-there once [myself]754-her father , but [they]760-his captain sent [me]754-her father to [Winchester]36-winchester instead . It was partly through [me]754-her father that [he]320-mr. scudamore got [his]320-mr. scudamore berth here , though not much to thank [me]754-her father for , [I]754-her father am afraid . Sixty pounds a year and [his]320-mr. scudamore rations is n't much for [a man who has been at [Cambridge]37-cambridge]6885-a man who has been at cambridge . But even that [he]320-mr. scudamore could not get in the navy when the slack time came last year . [He]320-mr. scudamore held no commission , like [many other fine young fellows]6886-many other fine young fellows , but had entered as [a first - class volunteer]6887-a first - class volunteer . And so [he]320-mr. scudamore had no rating when this vile peace was patched up excuse [me]754-her father , [[my]754-her father dear]6598-my dear , what [I]754-her father meant to say was , when the blessings of tranquillity were restored . And before that [[his]320-mr. scudamore father]6889-his father , [[my]754-her father dear old friend]6890-my dear old friend , died very suddenly , as [you]6598-my dear have heard [me]754-her father say , without leaving more than would bury [him]320-mr. scudamore . Do n't talk any more of it . It makes [me]754-her father sad to think of it . "[754-her father] " But , "[318-dolly] persisted [Dolly]318-dolly , " [I]318-dolly could never understand why [a famous man like [Sir Edmond Scudamore]321-sir edmond scudamore a physician in large practice , and [head doctor to [the King]6893-the king]6892-head doctor to the king , as [you]6598-my dear have often told [us]6894-us could possibly have died in that sort of way , without leaving any money , or at least a quantity of valuable furniture and jewels]6891-a famous man like sir edmond scudamore a physician in large practice , and head doctor to the king , as you have often told us could possibly have died in that sort of way , without leaving any money , or at least a quantity of valuable furniture and jewels . And [he]320-mr. scudamore had not a number of [children]6895-children , [papa]6834-papa , to spend all [his]320-mr. scudamore money , as [I]318-dolly do [yours]6834-papa , whenever [I]318-dolly get the chance ; though [you]6834-papa are growing so dreadfully stingy now that [I]318-dolly never can look even decent . "[318-dolly] " [[My]754-her father dear]6598-my dear , it is a very long sad story . Not about [my]754-her father stinginess , [I]754-her father mean though that is a sad story , in another sense , but will not move [my]754-her father compassion . As to [Sir Edmond]321-sir edmond scudamore , [I]754-her father can only tell [you]6834-papa now that , while [he]321-sir edmond scudamore was [a man of great scientific knowledge]6898-a man of great scientific knowledge , [he]321-sir edmond scudamore knew very little indeed of money matters , and was not only far too generous , but what is a thousand times worse , too trustful . Being of an honorable race [himself]321-sir edmond scudamore , and an honorable sample of it , [he]321-sir edmond scudamore supposed that [a man of good family]6899-a man of good family must be [a gentleman]863-a gentleman ; which is not always the case . [He]321-sir edmond scudamore advanced large sums of money , and signed bonds for [a gentleman]863-a gentleman , or rather [a man of that rank]6902-a man of that rank , whose name does not concern [you]6834-papa ; and by [that man]6903-that man [he]321-sir edmond scudamore was vilely betrayed ; and [I]754-her father would rather not tell [you]6834-papa the rest of it . [Poor Blyth]429-scudamore had to leave [Cambridge]37-cambridge first , where [he]429-scudamore was sure to have done very well indeed , and at [his]429-scudamore wish [he]429-scudamore was sent afloat , where [he]429-scudamore would have done even better ; and then , as [[his]429-scudamore father]6889-his father 's troubles deepened , and ended in [his]429-scudamore death of heart complaint , [the poor boy]6905-the poor boy was left to keep [[his]429-scudamore broken - hearted mother]6906-his broken - hearted mother upon nothing but a Latin Grammar . And [I]754-her father fear it is like [a purser]6707-a purser 's dip . But here [we]6908-we are at [Stonnington]32-stonnington a long steep pitch . Let [us]6908-we slacken sail , [[my]754-her father dears]6909-my dears , as [we]6908-we have brought [no cockswain]6910-no cockswain . Neither of [you]6909-my dears need [land]6911-land , [you]6909-my dears know , but [I]754-her father shall go into [the schoolroom]6912-the schoolroom . "[754-her father] " One thing [I]1044-the active - minded dolly want to know , "[1044-the active - minded dolly] said [the active - minded Dolly]1044-the active - minded dolly , as the horses came blowing [their]1045-their breath up [the hill]890-the hill : " if [[his]429-scudamore father]6889-his father was [Sir Edmond]321-sir edmond scudamore , and [he]429-scudamore is [the only child]6914-the only child , according to all the laws of nature , [he]429-scudamore ought to be [Sir Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore . "[1044-the active - minded dolly] " It shows how little [you]6909-my dears have been out as good [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow expresses it that [you]6909-my dears do not even understand the laws of nature as between [a baronet]6915-a baronet and [a knight]6916-a knight . "[754-her father] " Oh , to be sure ; [I]754-her father recollect ! How very stupid of [me]754-her father ! [The one]6917-the one goes on , and [the other]893-the other does n't , after the individual stops . But whose fault is it that [I]754-her father go out so little ? So [you]6909-my dears see [you]6909-my dears are caught in [your]6909-my dears own trap , [papa]6834-papa . "[754-her father] CHAPTER VIII A LESSON IN THE AENEID In those days [Stonnington]32-stonnington was [a very pretty village]1047-a very pretty village , and such [it]1047-a very pretty village continued to be until [it]1047-a very pretty village was ravaged by a railway . With [the railway]1048-the railway came all that is hideous and foul , and from [it]1048-the railway fled all that is comely . [The cattle - shed]1049-the cattle - shed , called by [rail - highwaymen]1050-rail - highwaymen " [the Station]6920-the station , "[1050-rail - highwaymen] with [its]1049-the cattle - shed roof of iron Pan - pipes and red bull's - eyes stuck on stack - poles , whistles and stares where the grand trees stood and [the village green]1051-the village green lay sleeping . On [the site of [the gray - stone grammar school]1053-the gray - stone grammar school]1052-the site of the gray - stone grammar school is [an " Operative Institute]6921-an " operative institute , "[1050-rail - highwaymen] whose front not so thick as the skin of a young ass is gayly tattooed with a ringworm of wind - bricks . And [the old manor - house]1054-the old manor - house , where [great authors]1055-great authors used to dine , and look out with long pipes through the ivy , has been stripped of every shred of leaf , and painted red and yellow , and barge - boarded into " [the Temperance Tap]6922-the temperance tap . "[6658-the women] Ere ever [these heathen]1056-these heathen so furiously raged , there was peace and content , and the pleasure of the eyes , and of neighborly feeling abundance . [The men]826-the men never burst with that bubble of hurry which [every man]6516-every man now is inflated with ; and [the women]6658-the women had time enough to mind [one another]827-one another 's affairs , without which [they]6658-the women grow scandalous . And the trees , that kept company with [the houses]6786-the houses , found matter for reflection in [their]1062-their calm blue smoke , and the green crop that promised a little grove upon the roof . So that as [the road]1063-the road went up [the hill]890-the hill , [the traveller]1065-the traveller was content to leave [his]1065-the traveller legs to nature , while [his]1065-the traveller eyes took [their]1066-their leisure of pleasant views , and of just enough [people]944-people to dwell upon . At [the top of [the hill]890-the hill]1068-the top of the hill rose [the fine old church]1070-the fine old church , and next to [it]1070-the fine old church , facing on [the road]1063-the road itself , without any kind of fence before [it]1070-the fine old church , stood [the grammar school]1072-the grammar school of many generations . [This]1073-this was [a long low building , ridged with mossy slabs , and ribbed with green , where the drip oozed down the buttresses . But the long reach of the front]1074-a long low building , ridged with mossy slabs , and ribbed with green , where the drip oozed down the buttresses . but the long reach of the front was divided by a gable projecting a little into [the broad high - road]1075-the broad high - road . And [here]6711-here was the way , beneath a low stone arch , into [a porch with oak beams bulging]1077-a porch with oak beams bulging and a bell - rope dangling , and thence with an oaken door flung back into [the dark arcade of learning]1078-the dark arcade of learning . This was the place to learn things in , with some possibility of keeping them , and herein lay the wisdom of [[our]1079-we ancestors]1080-our ancestors . Could [they]1080-our ancestors ever have known half as much as [they]1080-our ancestors did , and ten times as much as [we]1079-we know , if [they]1080-our ancestors had let the sun come in to dry it all up , as [we]1079-we do ? Will even the fourteen - coated onion root , with its bottom exposed to the sun , or will [a clever puppy]1081-a clever puppy grow long ears , in the power of strong daylight ? The nature and nurture of solid learning were better understood when [schools]1082-schools were built from which came [Shakespeare]323-shakespeare and [Bacon]324-bacon and [Raleigh]325-raleigh ; and the glare of the sun was not let in to baffle the light of the eyes upon the mind . And another consideration is that wherever there is light , [boys]1083-boys make a noise , which conduces but little to doctrine ; whereas in soft shadow [their]1083-boys muscles relax , and [their]1083-boys minds become apprehensive . Thus had [this ancient grammar school of [Stonnington]32-stonnington]1084-this ancient grammar school of stonnington fostered [many scholars]1085-many scholars , [some of whom had written grammars for [themselves]1086-some of whom had written grammars for themselves and their posterity and [their]1086-some of whom had written grammars for themselves and their posterity posterity]1086-some of whom had written grammars for themselves and their posterity . The year being only at the end of March , and the day going on for five o'clock , the light was just right , in [the long low room]1087-the long low room , for correction of manners and for discipline . [Two boys]1088-two boys had been horsed and brushed up well , which had strengthened the conscience of [all the rest]1089-all the rest , while sobs and rubs of the part affected diffused a tender silence . [Dr. Swinks]326-dr. swinks , [the head - master]1090-the head - master , was leaning back in [his]326-dr. swinks canopied oaken chair , with the pride inspired by noble actions . " [What wonderfully good boys]6923-what wonderfully good boys ! "[318-dolly] [Dolly]318-dolly whispered , as [she]318-dolly peeped in through [the dark porch]1091-the dark porch with [Faith]315-faith , while [[her]318-dolly father]754-her father was giving the horses in charge to [the hostler]1093-the hostler from [the inn across the way]1094-the inn across the way ; " [I]1093-the hostler declare that [I]1093-the hostler shall be frightened even to look at [Mr. Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore , if this is a specimen of what [he]320-mr. scudamore does . There is scarcely [a boy]899-a boy looking off [his]320-mr. scudamore book . But how old [he]320-mr. scudamore does look ! [I]1093-the hostler suppose it must be the effect of so much hard teaching . "[1093-the hostler] " [You]6925-you silly thing , "[6807-her sister] [[her]318-dolly sister]6807-her sister answered ; " [you]6925-you are looking at [the great head - master]6926-the great head - master . [Mr. Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore is here at the bottom of [the school]6927-the school . Between these big hinges [you]6925-you can see [him]320-mr. scudamore ; and [he]320-mr. scudamore looks as young as [you]6925-you do . "[6807-her sister] [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , who dearly loved any sly peep , kept [her]277-dolly light figure back and the long skirt pulled in , as [she]277-dolly brought [her]277-dolly bright eyes to the slit between the heavy black door and the stone - work . And [she]277-dolly speedily gave [her]277-dolly opinion . " [He]320-mr. scudamore is nothing but [a regular frump]6928-a regular frump . [I]277-dolly declare [I]277-dolly am dreadfully disappointed . No wonder the title did not come on ! [He]320-mr. scudamore is nothing but a very soft - natured stupe . Why , [the boys]6929-the boys can do what [they]6929-the boys like with [him]320-mr. scudamore ! "[277-dolly] Certainly [the scholars of the Virgil class]1096-the scholars of the virgil class , which [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore was dealing with , had recovered from the querimonies of [those two sons of [Ovid]327-ovid]1097-those two sons of ovid , on [the further side of [Ister]38-ister]1098-the further side of ister , and were having a good laugh at the face of " [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy , "[1096-the scholars of the virgil class] as [they]1096-the scholars of the virgil class called [[their]1096-the scholars of the virgil class beloved preceptor]1099-their beloved preceptor . For [he]1099-their beloved preceptor , being gifted with a gentle sense of humor , together with a patient love of the origin of things , was questing in [his]1099-their beloved preceptor quiet mind what had led [a boy]899-a boy to render a well - known line as follows : " Such a quantity of salt there was , to season [the Roman nation]6930-the roman nation . "[1099-their beloved preceptor] Presently [he]1099-their beloved preceptor hit upon the clue to this great mystery . " [Mola]329-mola , the salted cake , "[1099-their beloved preceptor] [he]1099-their beloved preceptor said ; " and the next a little error of conjugation . [You]899-a boy have looked out [your]899-a boy words , [Smith]330-smith , but chanced upon the wrong ones . "[1099-their beloved preceptor] " Oh , [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy , "[1101-the head boy] cried [the head boy]1101-the head boy , grinning wisely , though [he]1101-the head boy might have made just the same blunder [himself]1101-the head boy ; " after that , do tell [us]1096-the scholars of the virgil class one of [your]328-captain scuddy sea - stories . It will strike five in about five minutes . Something about [Nelson]276-nelson , and killing [ten great Frenchmen]6931-ten great frenchmen . "[1101-the head boy] " Oh , do , "[1102-the other little fellows] cried [the other little fellows]1102-the other little fellows , crowding round [him]1099-their beloved preceptor . " It is ever so much better than [Virgil]331-virgil , [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy ! "[1102-the other little fellows] " [I]1101-the head boy am not [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy , as [I]1101-the head boy tell [you]328-captain scuddy every day . [I]1101-the head boy 'm afraid [I]1101-the head boy am a great deal too good - natured with [you]328-captain scuddy . [I]1101-the head boy shall have to send a dozen of [you]328-captain scuddy up to be caned . "[1101-the head boy] " No , [you]328-captain scuddy could n't do that if [you]328-captain scuddy tried , [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy . But what are [you]328-captain scuddy thinking of , all this time ? There are [two pretty ladies in riding - habits peeping at [you]328-captain scuddy from [the bell porch]6933-the bell porch]6932-two pretty ladies in riding - habits peeping at you from the bell porch . Why , [you]328-captain scuddy have got [sweethearts]6934-sweethearts , [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy ! What a shame of [you]328-captain scuddy never to have told [us]6935-us ! "[1102-the other little fellows] [The youngest and fairest of [all the boys there]1104-all the boys there]1103-the youngest and fairest of all the boys there could scarcely have blushed more deeply than [[their]1104-all the boys there classical tutor]1105-their classical tutor did , as [he]1105-their classical tutor stooped for [his]1105-their classical tutor hat , and shyly went between the old desks to the door in [the porch]1106-the porch . [All the boys]1107-all the boys looked after [him]1105-their classical tutor with the deepest interest , and made up [their]1107-all the boys minds to see everything [he]1105-their classical tutor did . This was not at all what [he]1105-their classical tutor desired , and the sense of it increased [his]1105-their classical tutor hesitation and confusion . Of [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's lovely daughters [he]1105-their classical tutor had heard while in [the navy]6875-the navy]1109-the admiral 's lovely daughters he had heard while in the navy , and now [he]1105-their classical tutor was frightened to think that perhaps [they]1107-all the boys were come here to reconnoitre [him]1105-their classical tutor . But luckily [the Admiral]747-the admiral was by this time to the fore , and [he]747-the admiral marched into [the school - room]1112-the school - room and saluted [the head - master]1090-the head - master . " [Dr. Swinks]326-dr. swinks , "[747-the admiral] [he]747-the admiral said , " [I]747-the admiral am [[your]326-dr. swinks very humble servant]6936-your very humble servant , [Vice - Admiral of the Blue]6937-vice - admiral of the blue , [Charles Darling]332-admiral darling , and beg a thousand pardons for intrusion on deep learning . But [they]1107-all the boys tell [me]747-the admiral that [your]326-dr. swinks watch is over in some half a minute . Allow [me]747-the admiral to ask for [the son of [an old friend , [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore , late of [the Diomede frigate]6940-the diomede frigate]6939-an old friend , blyth scudamore , late of the diomede frigate , but now of [this ancient and learned grammar school]6941-this ancient and learned grammar school]6938-the son of an old friend , blyth scudamore , late of the diomede frigate , but now of this ancient and learned grammar school . When [his]6938-the son of an old friend , blyth scudamore , late of the diomede frigate , but now of this ancient and learned grammar school labors are over , [I]747-the admiral would gladly speak with [him]6938-the son of an old friend , blyth scudamore , late of the diomede frigate , but now of this ancient and learned grammar school . "[747-the admiral] " [Boys]1083-boys may go , "[1090-the head - master] [the head - master]1090-the head - master pronounced , as the old clock wheezed instead of striking . " [Sir]6639-sir , [[my]1090-the head - master valued young coadjutor]6944-my valued young coadjutor is advancing from the fourth form toward [you]6639-sir . "[1090-the head - master] [The Doctor]1115-the doctor was nice in [his]1115-the doctor choice of words , and prided [himself]1115-the doctor on [Johnsonian]333-johnsonian precision , but [his]1115-the doctor young coadjutor 's advance was hardly to be distinguished from a fine retreat . Like leaves before the wind , [the boys]6929-the boys rushed out by a back door into [the play - ground]1117-the play - ground , while [the master]1020-the master solemnly passed to [[his]1020-the master house]6500-his house , with a deep slow bow to [the ladies]6733-the ladies ; and there was [poor [Scudamore]429-scudamore most diffident of [men]702-men]1121-poor scudamore most diffident of men whenever it came to [lady - work]1123-lady - work left to face [the visitors]1124-the visitors with a pleasing knowledge that [his]429-scudamore neckcloth was dishevelled , and [his]429-scudamore hair sheafed up , the furrows of [his]429-scudamore coat broadcast with pounce , and one of [his]429-scudamore hands gone to sleep from holding a heavy Delphin for three - quarters of an hour . As [he]429-scudamore came out thus into the evening light , which dazed [his]429-scudamore blue eyes for a moment , [Miss Dolly]1125-miss dolly turned away to hide a smile , but [Faith]315-faith , upon [[her]1125-miss dolly father]754-her father 's introduction , took [his]429-scudamore hand and looked at [him]429-scudamore tenderly . For [she]315-faith was [a very soft - hearted young woman]1127-a very soft - hearted young woman , and the tale of [his]429-scudamore troubles and goodness to [[his]429-scudamore mother]6535-his mother had moved [her]315-faith affection toward [him]429-scudamore , while as one who was forever pledged according to [her]315-faith own ideas to [a hero beyond comparison]1129-a hero beyond comparison , [she]315-faith was able to regard [young men]1130-young men with mercy , and with pity , if [they]1130-young men had none to love . " How hard [you]429-scudamore have been at work ! "[315-faith] [she]315-faith said ; " it makes [us]6945-us seem so lazy ! But [we]6945-us never can find any good thing to do . "[315-faith] " That 's a cut at [me]747-the admiral , "[747-the admiral] cried [the Admiral]747-the admiral . " [Scudamore]429-scudamore , when [you]429-scudamore come to [my]747-the admiral age , be wiser than to have [any daughters]6946-any daughters . Sure enough , [they]1130-young men find no good to do ; and [they]1130-young men not only put all the fault of that on [me]747-the admiral , but [they]1130-young men make [me]747-the admiral the victim of all the mischief [they]1130-young men invent . [Dolly]277-dolly , [[my]747-the admiral darling]6947-my darling , wear that cap if it fits . But [you]277-dolly have not shaken hands with [Mr. Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore yet . [I]747-the admiral hope [you]277-dolly will do so , some hundreds of times . "[747-the admiral] " Not all at once , [papa]6834-papa ; or how thankful [he]1132-he would be ! But stop , [I]277-dolly have not got half [my]277-dolly glove off ; this fur makes [them]6949-them stick so . "[277-dolly] [Miss Dolly]277-dolly was proud of [her]277-dolly hands , and lost few chances of getting them looked at . Then with a little smile , partly at [herself]277-dolly for petulance , partly to [him]1132-he for forgiveness , [she]277-dolly offered [her]277-dolly soft warm rich white hand , and looked at [him]1132-he beautifully as [he]1132-he took it . [Alack]334-alack and alas for poor " [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy "[277-dolly] ! [His]1132-he eyes , with a quick shy glance , met [hers]277-dolly ; and [hers]277-dolly with soft inquiry answered , " [I]277-dolly wonder what [you]1132-he think of [me]277-dolly ? "[277-dolly] Whenever [she]277-dolly met a new face , this was [her]277-dolly manner of considering it . " [Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore , [I]277-dolly shall not allow [you]320-mr. scudamore any time to think about it , "[277-dolly] [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling broke in suddenly , so that [the young man]861-the young man almost jumped . " Although [you]320-mr. scudamore have cut the service for a while , because of [our]6950-us stingy peacefulness , [you]320-mr. scudamore are sure to come back to [us]6950-us again when [England]2-england wants English , not Latin and Greek . [I]332-admiral darling am [[your]320-mr. scudamore commanding officer]6951-your commanding officer , and [my]332-admiral darling orders are that [you]320-mr. scudamore come to [us]6950-us from Saturday till Monday . [I]332-admiral darling shall send [a boat]6952-a boat or at least [I]332-admiral darling mean a buggy to fetch [you]320-mr. scudamore , as soon as [you]320-mr. scudamore are off duty , and return [you]320-mr. scudamore the same way on Monday . Come , [girls]6868-girls , ' twill be dark before [we]6950-us are [home]788-home ; and since [the patrols]6955-the patrols were withdrawn , [I]332-admiral darling hear there 's [a highwayman]6956-a highwayman down [this road]6957-this road again . That is one of the blessings of peace , [Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore ; even as Latin and Greek are . ' Apertis otia portis ' Open the gates for laziness . Ah , [I]332-admiral darling should have done well at [old Winton]40-old winton , [they]6958-they tell [me]332-admiral darling , if [I]332-admiral darling had not happened to run away to [sea]766-sea . "[332-admiral darling] CHAPTER IX THE MAROON If yet there remained upon [[our]1134-our southern coast]1135-our southern coast a home for the rarer virtues , such as gratitude , content , liberality not of [other people]1136-other people 's goods alone , faith in a gracious Providence , and strict abstinence from rash labor , that [home]788-home and [stronghold]1138-stronghold was [Springhaven]3-springhaven . To [most men]1139-most men good success brings neither comfort , nor tranquillity , nor so much as a stool to sit upon , but comes as a tread - mill which must be trodden without any getting to the top of it . Not so did [these wise men]1140-these wise men take [their]1140-these wise men luck . If ever [they]1140-these wise men came from the fickle wave - bosom to [the firm breast of land]1141-the firm breast of land on a Saturday , with a fine catch of fish , and sold it well and such was [their]1140-these wise men sagacity that sooner would [they]1140-these wise men keep it for cannibal temptation than sell it badly did [they]1140-these wise men rush into the waves again , before [they]1140-these wise men had dried [their]1140-these wise men breeches ? Not [they]1140-these wise men ; nor did [[their]1140-these wise men wives]1142-their wives , who were nearly [all good women]1143-all good women , stir [them]1140-these wise men up to be off again . Especially at this time of year , with the days pulling out , and the season quickening , and the fish coming back to wag [their]1140-these wise men tails upon [the shallows]1144-the shallows , a pleasant race of [men]702-men should take [their]1140-these wise men pleasure , and leave flints to be skinned by [the sons of flint]1146-the sons of flint . This was the reason why [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly had watched in vain at the Monday morning tide for the bold issue of [the fishing fleet]895-the fishing fleet . The weariless tide came up and lifted the bedded keel and the plunged forefoot , and gurgled with a quiet wash among the straky bends , then lurched [the boats]1148-the boats to this side and to that , to get [their]1148-the boats heft correctly , and dandled [them]1148-the boats at last with [their]1148-the boats bowsprits dipped and [their]1148-the boats little mast - heads nodding . [Every brave smack then]1149-every brave smack then was mounted , and riding , and ready for a canter upon [the broad sea]1036-the broad sea : but not [a blessed man]1151-a blessed man came to set [her]277-dolly free . Tethered by head and by heel , [she]277-dolly could only enjoy the poised pace of the rocking - horse , instead of [the racer]1152-the racer 's delight in careering across the free sweep of the distance . [Springhaven]3-springhaven had done so well last week , that this week it meant to do still better , by stopping at [home]788-home till the money was gone , and making short work afterward . [Every man]6516-every man thoroughly enjoyed [himself]6516-every man , keeping sober whenever good manners allowed , foregoing all business , and sauntering about to see [the folk hard at work who had got no money]1155-the folk hard at work who had got no money . On Wednesday , however , an order was issued by [Captain Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell that all must be ready for a three days ' trip when the tide should serve , which would be at the first of the ebb , about ten in the morning . The tides were slackening now , and the smacks had required some change of berth , but still [they]1148-the boats were not very far from [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's white gate . " [I]277-dolly shall go down to see [them]1148-the boats , [papa]6834-papa , if [you]6834-papa please , "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly said to [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father at breakfast - time . " [They]1148-the boats should have gone on Monday ; but [they]1148-the boats were too rich ; and [I]277-dolly think it very shameful of [them]1148-the boats . [I]277-dolly dare say [they]1148-the boats have not got a halfpenny left , and that makes [them]1148-the boats look so lively . Of course [they]1148-the boats 've been stuffing , and [they]1148-the boats wo n't move fast , and [they]1148-the boats ca n't expect any more dinner till [they]1148-the boats catch it . But [they]1148-the boats have got so much bacon that [they]1148-the boats do n't care . "[277-dolly] " What could [they]1148-the boats have better , [I]1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times should like to know ? "[1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times] asked [the Admiral , who had seen hard times]1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times . " Why , [I]1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times gave [seven men]6961-seven men three dozen apiece for turning [their]6961-seven men noses up at salt horse , just because [he]754-her father whisked [his]754-her father tail in the copper . Lord bless [my]1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times soul ! what is [the nation]6787-the nation coming to , when [a man]6583-a man ca n't dine upon cold bacon ? "[1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times] " No , it is not that , [papa]6834-papa . [They]1148-the boats are very good in that way , as [[their]1148-the boats wives]1142-their wives will tell [you]6834-papa . [Jenny Shanks]311-jenny tells [me]277-dolly the very same thing , and of course [she]311-jenny knows all about [them]1148-the boats . [She]311-jenny knew [they]1148-the boats would never think of going out on Monday , and if [I]277-dolly had asked [her]311-jenny [I]277-dolly might have known it too . But [she]311-jenny says that [they]1148-the boats are sure to catch this tide . "[277-dolly] " Very well , [Dolly]277-dolly . Go [you]277-dolly and catch [them]1148-the boats . [You]277-dolly are never content without seeing something . Though what there is to see in a lot of lubberly craft pushing off with punt - poles "[277-dolly] " Hush , [papa]6834-papa , hush ! Do n't be so contemptuous . What did [[my]1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times godfather]6967-my godfather say the other day ? And [I]1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times suppose [he]6967-my godfather understands things . "[1158-the admiral , who had seen hard times] " Do n't quote [[your]277-dolly godfather]6672-your godfather against [[your]277-dolly father]6666-your father . It was never intended in the Catechism . And if it was , [I]277-dolly would never put up with it . "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly made off ; for [she]277-dolly knew that [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father , while proud of [his]754-her father great impartiality , candor , and scorn of all trumpery feeling , was sometimes unable to make out the reason why [a queer little middy of [his]754-her father own]1160-a queer little middy of his own should now stand upon the giddy truck of fame , while [himself]754-her father , still ahead of [him]754-her father in the Navy List , might pace [his]754-her father quarter - deck and have hats touched to [him]754-her father , but never a heart beat one pulse quicker . Jealous [he]754-her father was not ; but still , at least in [[his]754-her father own family]1161-his own family Leaving [[her]277-dolly dear father]1162-her dear father to [his]754-her father meditations , which [Faith]315-faith ran up to kiss away , [fair Dolly]335-dolly put on a plain hat and scarf , quite good enough for [the fishermen]896-the fishermen , and set off in haste for [the Round - house]1164-the round - house , to see the expedition start . By the time [she]335-dolly was [there]892-there , and had lifted the sashes , and got the spy - glass ready , the flow of the tide was almost spent , and the brimming moment of the slack was nigh . For this [all the folk of [the village]768-the village]1166-all the folk of the village waited , according to the tradition of [the place]694-the place ; [the manhood]1169-the manhood and boyhood , to launch forth ; old age , womanhood , and childhood , to contribute the comfort of kind looks and good - by . The tides , though not to be compared to the winds in fickleness , are capricious here , having sallies of irregularity when there has been a long period of northeast winds , bringing a counter - flow to [the Atlantic]41-the atlantic influx . And [a man]6583-a man must be thoroughly acquainted with [the coast]6872-the coast , as well as the moon and the weather , to foretell how the water will rise and fall there . For the present , however , there was no such puzzle . The last lift of the quiet tide shone along [the beach]776-the beach in three straight waves , shallow steps that arose inshore , and spent themselves without breaking . " Toorn o ' the tide ! "[1173-the captain] [the Captain]1173-the captain shouted ; " all aboord , aboord , [[my]1173-the captain lads]6970-my lads ! The more ' ee bide ashore , [the wuss ' ee be]6971-the wuss ' ee be . See to [[Master Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's craft]6972-master cheeseman 's craft ! Got a good hour afront of [us]6973-us . [Dannel]312-dannel , what be mooning at ? Fetch ' un a clout on [his]312-dannel head , [Harry Shanks]6974-harry shanks ; or [Tim]336-tim , [you]312-dannel run up and do it . Doubt [the young hosebird]6975-the young hosebird were struck last moon , and [his]312-dannel brains put to salt in a herring - tub . [Home]788-home with [you]312-dannel , [wife]6977-wife ! And take [Dan]282-dan , if [you]312-dannel will . [He]282-dan 'd do more good at the chipping job , with the full moon in [his]282-dan head so . "[1173-the captain] " Then [home]788-home [I]6501-his wife will take [[my]6501-his wife son]847-my son , [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell , "[6501-his wife] [[his]1174-his wife]6501-his wife answered , with much dignity , for [all the good wives of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1176-all the good wives of springhaven heard [him]1174-his , and what would [they]1176-all the good wives of springhaven think of [her]6501-his wife if [she]6501-his wife said nothing ? " [Home]788-home [I]1176-all the good wives of springhaven will take [[my]1176-all the good wives of springhaven son]847-my son and [yours]312-dannel , and the wisest place for [him]847-my son to abide in , with [[his]847-my son father]6889-his father set agin [him]847-my son so . [Dannel]312-dannel , [you]312-dannel come along of [me]1176-all the good wives of springhaven . [I]1176-all the good wives of springhaven wo n't have [[my]1176-all the good wives of springhaven eldest boy]6983-my eldest boy gainsaid so . "[1176-all the good wives of springhaven] [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell closed [his]278-zebedee tugwell lips , and went on with [his]278-zebedee tugwell proper business . [All the women]1177-all the women would side with [him]278-zebedee tugwell if [he]278-zebedee tugwell left [them]1177-all the women the use of [their]1177-all the women own minds , and the sound of [[his]278-zebedee tugwell wife]6501-his wife 's voice last ; while [all the men in [their]1179-all the men in their hearts hearts]1179-all the men in their hearts felt wisdom . But [the young man , loath to be left behind]1180-the young man , loath to be left behind , came doubtfully down to the stern of [the boat]1181-the boat , which was pushed off for [the Rosalie]12-the rosalie . And [he]1180-the young man , loath to be left behind looked at the place where [he]1180-the young man , loath to be left behind generally sat , and then at [[his]1180-the young man , loath to be left behind father]6889-his father and [the rest of [them]1177-all the women]1183-the rest of them . " [No gappermouths]6984-no gappermouths [here]6711-here ! "[1180-the young man , loath to be left behind] cried [[his]1180-the young man , loath to be left behind father]6889-his father , sternly . " Get [theezell]6986-theezell [home]788-home with the vemmelvolk . Shove off without [him]282-dan , [Tim]336-tim ! How many more tides would ' ee lose ? "[1180-the young man , loath to be left behind] Young [Dan]282-dan , whose stout legs were in the swirling water , snatched up [his]282-dan striped woolsey from under the tiller , threw it on [his]282-dan shoulder , and walked off , without a farewell to [any one]6859-any one . [The whole of [Springhaven]3-springhaven that could see]1186-the whole of springhaven that could see saw it , and [they]1186-the whole of springhaven that could see never had seen such a thing before . [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb stood up and stared , with [his]337-captain zeb big forehead coming out under [his]337-captain zeb hat , and [his]337-captain zeb golden beard shining in the morning sun ; but the only satisfaction for [his]337-captain zeb eyes was the back of [[his]337-captain zeb son]1187-his son growing smaller and smaller . " [Chip]338-chip of [the old block]6988-the old block ! "[337-captain zeb] " [Sarve]339-sarve ' [ee]339-sarve right , [Cap'en]6989-cap'en ! "[337-captain zeb] " [Starve]340-starve ' un back to [his]278-zebedee tugwell manners again ! "[1188-the inferior chieftains of the expedition] [the inferior chieftains of [the expedition]1189-the expedition]1188-the inferior chieftains of the expedition cried , according to [their]1188-the inferior chieftains of the expedition several views of life . But [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell paid no heed to thoughts outside of [his]278-zebedee tugwell own hat and coat . " Spake when [I]278-zebedee tugwell ax [you]341-mrs. zebedee , "[278-zebedee tugwell] [he]278-zebedee tugwell said , urbanely , but with a glance which conveyed to [any too urgent sympathizer]1190-any too urgent sympathizer that [he]278-zebedee tugwell would be knocked down , when accessible . But , alas ! [the less - disciplined women]1191-the less - disciplined women rejoiced , with a wink at [[their]1191-the less - disciplined women departing lords]1192-their departing lords , as [Mrs. Zebedee]341-mrs. zebedee set off in chase of [her]341-mrs. zebedee long - striding [Daniel]282-dan . [The mother]1193-the mother , enriched by [home]788-home affections and course of duties well performed , was of a rounded and ample figure , while [the son]808-the son was tall , and thin as might be one of strong and well - knit frame . And the sense of wrong would not permit [him]808-the son to turn [his]808-the son neck , or take a glance at the enterprise which had rejected [him]808-the son . " How grand [he]808-the son does look ! what a noble profile ! "[335-dolly] thought [Dolly]335-dolly , who had seen everything without the glass , but now brought it to bear upon [his]808-the son countenance . " [He]808-the son is like [the centurion in the painted window]6990-the centurion in the painted window , or a Roman medallion with a hat on . But [that old woman]6991-that old woman will never catch [him]808-the son . [She]6991-that old woman might just as well go [home]788-home again . [He]808-the son is walking about ten miles an hour , and how beautifully straight [his]808-the son legs are ! What a shame that [he]808-the son should not be [a gentleman]863-a gentleman ! [He]808-the son is ten times more like one than most of [the officers that used to come bothering [me]335-dolly so]6994-the officers that used to come bothering me so . [I]335-dolly wonder how far [he]808-the son means to go ? [I]335-dolly do hope [he]808-the son wo n't make away with [himself]808-the son . It is almost enough to make [him]808-the son do it , to be so insulted by [[his]808-the son own father]6995-his own father , and disgraced before all [the village]768-the village , simply because [he]808-the son ca n't help having [his]808-the son poor head so full of [me]335-dolly ! [Nobody]843-nobody shall ever say that [I]335-dolly did anything to give [him]808-the son the faintest encouragement , because it would be so very wicked and so cruel , considering all [he]808-the son has done for [me]335-dolly . But if [he]808-the son comes back , when [[his]808-the son father]6889-his father is out of sight , and [he]808-the son has walked off [his]808-the son righteous indignation , and [all these people]6999-all these people are gone to dinner , it might give a turn to [his]808-the son thoughts if [I]335-dolly were to put on [my]335-dolly shell - colored frock and the pale blue sash , and just go and see , on the other side of the stepping - stones , how much longer [they]6999-all these people mean to be with [that boat]7000-that boat [they]6999-all these people began so long ago . "[335-dolly] CHAPTER X ACROSS [THE STEPPING - STONES Very good boats]1196-the stepping - stones very good boats were built at this time in [the south of [England]2-england]1197-the south of england , stout , that is to say , and strong , and fit to ride over [a heavy sea]1198-a heavy sea , and plunge gallantly into the trough of [it]1198-a heavy sea . But as [the strongest men]1199-the strongest men are seldom swift of foot or light of turn , so these robust and sturdy boats must have [their]1199-the strongest men own time and swing allowed [them]1199-the strongest men , ere ever [they]1199-the strongest men would come round or step out . Having met a good deal of [the sea]706-the sea , [they]1199-the strongest men knew , like [a man who has felt a good deal of [the world]695-the world]1201-a man who has felt a good deal of the world , that heavy endurance and patient bluffness are safer to get through the waves somehow than sensitive fibre and elegant frame . But [the sea - going folk of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1203-the sea - going folk of springhaven had learned , by lore of generations , to build [a boat]6952-a boat with an especial sheer forward , beam far back , and deep run of stern , so that [she]6952-a boat was lively in the heaviest of weather , and strong enough to take a good thump smiling , when unable to dance over it . Yet as a little thing often makes all the difference in great things , it was very difficult for [anybody]838-anybody to find out exactly the difference between [a boat built [here]6711-here and a boat built ten or twenty miles off , in imitation of [her]6952-a boat]1206-a boat built here and a boat built ten or twenty miles off , in imitation of her . [The sea]706-the sea , however , knew the difference in a moment between the true thing and the counterfeit , and encouraged [the one]6917-the one to go merrily on , while it sent back the other staggering . The secret lay chiefly in a hollow curve forward of nine or ten planks upon either side , which could only be compassed by skilful use of adze and chisel , frame - saw and small tools , after choice of the very best timber , free from knots , tough , and flexible . And the best judge of these points was [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell . Not having cash enough just at present by reason of family expenses , and the high price of bread and of everything else to set upon the stocks the great smack of the future , which should sail round [the Rosalie]12-the rosalie , [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell was easing [his]278-zebedee tugwell mind by building [a boat]6952-a boat for stormy weather , such as [they]1199-the strongest men very seldom have [inshore]1211-inshore , but are likely to meet with outside [the Head]43-the head . As yet there were not many [rowing boats]1212-rowing boats [here]6711-here fit to go far in tumbling water , though [the few that could do it]1214-the few that could do it did it well , and [Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell 's intention was to beat [them]1215-them all , in power , and spring , and buoyancy . The fame of [his]278-zebedee tugwell meaning was spread for as much as twenty leagues along [the coast]6872-the coast ; and [jealous people]1217-jealous people laughed , instead of waiting for [him]278-zebedee tugwell to finish it . [Young Daniel]342-young daniel had been well brought up in the mysteries of [[his]342-young daniel father]6889-his father 's craft , and having a vigorous turn of wrist , as well as a true eye and quick brain , [he]342-young daniel was even outgrowing the paternal skill , with experiments against experience . [He]342-young daniel had beautiful theories of [his]342-young daniel own , and felt certain that [he]342-young daniel could prove them , if [any one with cash]1219-any one with cash could be brought to see [their]1199-the strongest men beauty . [[His]342-young daniel father]6889-his father admitted that [he]342-young daniel had good ideas , and might try them , if [any fool]1221-any fool would find the money . [Wroth]343-wroth as [he]342-young daniel had been at the sharp rebuff and contumely of [[his]342-young daniel father]6889-his father , [young Daniel]342-young daniel , after a long strong walk , began to look at things more peaceably . The power of [the land]701-the land and the greatness of [the sea]706-the sea and the goodness of the sky unangered [him]342-young daniel , and the air that came from some oyster beds , as the tide was falling , hungered [him]342-young daniel . [Home]788-home [he]342-young daniel went , in good time for dinner , as the duty of [a young man]1226-a young man is ; and instead of laughing when [he]342-young daniel came by , [the maids of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1227-the maids of springhaven smiled at [him]342-young daniel . This quite righted [him]342-young daniel in [his]342-young daniel own opinion , yet leaving [him]342-young daniel the benefit of the doubt which comes from a shake in that cradle lately . [He]342-young daniel made a good dinner , and shouldered [his]342-young daniel adze , with a frail of tools hanging on the neck of it , and troubled with nothing but love which is a woe of self - infliction whistled [his]342-young daniel way to [the beach]776-the beach , to let [all the women]1177-all the women understand that [he]342-young daniel was not a bit ashamed . And [they]1177-all the women felt for [him]342-young daniel all the more , because [he]342-young daniel stood up for [himself]342-young daniel a little . Doubtful rights go cheap ; and so [the foreshore westward of [the brook]710-the brook]1230-the foreshore westward of the brook being claimed by divers authorities , a tidy little cantle of [it]710-the brook had been leased by [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , [lord of the manor]1232-lord of the manor , to [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell , [boat - builder]1233-boat - builder , for the yearly provent of two and sixpence sterling . [The Admiral 's man of law]1234-the admiral 's man of law , [Mr. Furkettle]344-mr. furkettle , had strongly advised , and well prepared the necessary instrument , which would grow into value by - and - by , as evidence of title . And who could serve summary process of ejectment upon [an interloper]1235-an interloper in a manner so valid as [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell 's would be ? Possession was certain as long as [he]342-young daniel lived ; [ousters]1236-ousters and [filibusters , in the form of railway companies]1237-filibusters , in the form of railway companies and [communists]1238-communists , were [a bubble as yet in the womb of ages]1239-a bubble as yet in the womb of ages . [This piece of land]1240-this piece of land , or sand , or rush , seemed very unlikely to be worth dispute . If seisin corporeal , user immemorial , and prescription for levance and couchance conferred any title indefeasible , then were the rabbits [the owners]1241-the owners in fee - simple , absolute , paramount , and source of pedigree . But [they]1241-the owners , while thoroughly aware of this , took very little heed to go into it , nor troubled [their]1241-the owners gentle natures much about a few yards of sand or grass , as the two - legged creatures near [them]1241-the owners did . Inasmuch as [they]1241-the owners had soft banks of herb and vivid moss to sit upon , sweet crisp grass and juicy clover for unlabored victuals as well as a thousand other nibbles which [we]1242-we are too gross to understand and for beverage not only all the abundance of [the brook]710-the brook whose brilliance might taste of [men]702-men , but also a little spring of [their]1241-the owners own which came out of [its]710-the brook hole like a rabbit ; and then for scenery all [the sea]706-the sea , with strange things running over [it]706-the sea , as well as [a great park of [their]1241-the owners own]1246-a great park of their own having countless avenues of rush , ragwort , and thistle - stump where would [they]1241-the owners have deserved to be , if [they]1241-the owners had not been contented ? Content [they]1241-the owners were , and even joyful at the proper time of day . Joyful in the morning , because the sun was come again ; joyful in the middle day to see how well [the world]695-the world went ; and in the evening merry with the tricks of [their]1241-the owners own shadows . [Quite fifteen stepping - stones]1248-quite fifteen stepping - stones stepped up if [you]1249-you counted three that were made of wood to soothe the dignity of [the brook]710-the brook in its last fresh - water moments , rather than to gratify the dry - skin'd soles of [gentlefolk]1251-gentlefolk . For any one , with a five - shilling pair of boots to terminate in , might skip dry - footed across the sandy purlings of the rivulet . And only when a flood came down , or the head of some springtide came up , did [any but playful children]1252-any but playful children tread the lichened cracks of the stepping - stones . And [nobody]843-nobody knew this better than [Horatia Dorothy Darling]275-horatia . [The bunnies who lived to [the west of [the brook]710-the brook]1255-the west of the brook]1254-the bunnies who lived to the west of the brook had reconciled [their]1254-the bunnies who lived to the west of the brook minds entirely now to the rising of [that boat]7000-that boat among [them]1254-the bunnies who lived to the west of the brook . At first it made a noise , and scratched the sand , and creaking things came down to it ; and when the moon came through its ribs in the evening , tail was the quarter to show to it . But as it went on naturally growing , seldom appearing to make much noise , unless there was [a man very near it]1258-a man very near it , and even then keeping [him]1258-a man very near it from doing any harm outside the disturbance that [he]1258-a man very near it lives in without so much as [a council called]1259-a council called , [they]1241-the owners tolerated this encroachment . [Some of [the bolder fathers]1261-the bolder fathers]1260-some of the bolder fathers came and sat inside to consider it , and left [their]1260-some of the bolder fathers compliments all round to [the masters of the enterprise]1262-the masters of the enterprise . And even when [Daniel]342-young daniel came to work , as [he]342-young daniel happened to do this afternoon , [they]1241-the owners carried on [their]1241-the owners own work in its highest form that of play upon [the premises [they]1241-the owners lent [him]342-young daniel]1263-the premises they lent him . Though not very large , it was a lively , punctual , well - conducted , and pleasant rabbit - warren . Sudden death was avoidable on the part of [most of [its]1265-its members]1264-most of its members , nets , ferrets , gins , and wires being alike forbidden , foxes scarcely ever seen , and even guns a rare and very memorable visitation . [The headland]1266-the headland staves the southern storm , [sand - hills shevelled with long rush disarm the western fury]1267-sand - hills shevelled with long rush disarm the western fury , while inland gales from [north and east]1268-north and east leap into the clouds from [the uplands]1269-the uplands . Well aware of all [their]1241-the owners bliss , and feeling worthy of it , [the blameless citizens]1270-the blameless citizens pour forth , upon a mild spring evening , to give [one another]827-one another the time of day , to gaze at the labors of [men]702-men upon [the sea]706-the sea , and to take the sweet leisure , the breeze , and the browse . [The gray old conies of curule rank]1274-the gray old conies of curule rank , [prime senators of [the sandy beach]1276-the sandy beach]1275-prime senators of the sandy beach , and [father of the father - land]1277-father of the father - land , hold a just session upon [the head borough]1278-the head borough , and look like brown loaves in the distance . But these are [conies of great mark and special character , full of light and leading]1279-conies of great mark and special character , full of light and leading , because [they]1241-the owners have been shot at , and understand how to avoid it henceforth . [They]1241-the owners are satisfied to chew very little bits of stuff , and particular to have no sand in it , and [they]1241-the owners hunch [their]1241-the owners round backs almost into [one another]827-one another , and double up [their]1241-the owners legs to keep [them]1241-the owners warm , and reflect on [[their]1241-the owners friends]1281-their friends ' gray whiskers . And one of [their]1241-the owners truest pleasures is , sitting snug at [their]1241-the owners own doors , to watch [[their]1241-the owners children]1282-their children 's gambols . For this is the time , with the light upon the slope , and the freshness of salt flowing in from [the sea]706-the sea , when the spirit of youth must be free of the air , and the quickness of life is abounding . Without any heed of the cares that are coming , or the prick - eared fears of [the elders]1284-the elders , a fine lot of [young bunnies with tails on the frisk]1285-young bunnies with tails on the frisk scour everywhere over [the warren]1286-the warren . Up and down the grassy dips and yellow piles of wind - drift , and in and out of [the ferny coves and tussocks of rush and ragwort]1287-the ferny coves and tussocks of rush and ragwort , [they]1241-the owners scamper , and caper , and chase [one another]827-one another , in joy that the winter is banished at last , and the glorious sun come back again . Suddenly , as at the wave of a wand , [they]1241-the owners all stop short and listen . The sun is behind [them]1241-the owners , low and calm , there is not a breath of wind to stir [their]1241-the owners flax , not even the feather of a last year 's bloom has moved , unless [they]1241-the owners moved it . Yet signal of peril has passed among [them]1241-the owners ; [they]1241-the owners curve [their]1241-the owners soft ears for the sound of it , and open [their]1241-the owners sensitive nostrils , and pat upon the ground with one little foot to encourage [themselves]1241-the owners against the panting of [their]1241-the owners hearts and the traitorous length of [their]1241-the owners shadows . Ha ! Not for nothing was [their]1241-the owners fear this day . [An active and dangerous specimen of [the human race]1290-the human race]1289-an active and dangerous specimen of the human race was coming , lightly and gracefully skimming the moss , above salt - water reach , of the stepping - stones . The steps are said to be a thousand years old , and probably are of half that age , belonging to a time when sound work was , and a monastery flourished in [the valley]704-the valley . Even though [they]1241-the owners come down from [great Hercules]44-great hercules [himself]44-great hercules , never have [they]1241-the owners been crossed by a prettier foot or a fairer form than now came gayly over [them]1241-the owners . But [the rabbits]1292-the rabbits made no account of that . To [the young man with the adze]1293-the young man with the adze [they]1241-the owners were quite accustomed , and [they]1241-the owners liked [him]1293-the young man with the adze , because [he]1293-the young man with the adze minded [his]1293-the young man with the adze own business , and cared nothing about [theirs]1241-the owners ; but of [this wandering maiden]1294-this wandering maiden [they]1241-the owners had no safe knowledge , and judged the worst , and all rushed away , some tenscore strong , giving notice to [him]1293-the young man with the adze as [they]1241-the owners passed [the boat]1181-the boat that [he]1293-the young man with the adze also had better be cautious . [Daniel]342-young daniel was in a sweet temper now , by virtue of hard labor and gratified wit . By skill and persistence and bodily strength [he]342-young daniel had compassed a curve [[his]342-young daniel father]6889-his father had declared impossible without [a dock - yard]1297-a dock - yard . Three planks being fixed , [he]342-young daniel was sure of the rest , and could well afford to stop , to admire the effect , and feel proud of [his]342-young daniel work , and of [himself]342-young daniel [the worker]1298-the worker . Then the panic of [the conies]1299-the conies made [him]342-young daniel turn [his]342-young daniel head , and the quick beat of [his]342-young daniel heart was quickened by worse than bodily labor . [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly was sauntering sweetly , as if there were only one sex in [the world]695-the world , and [that an entirely divine one]1301-that an entirely divine one . The gleam of spring sunset was bright in [her]277-dolly hair , and in the soft garnish of health on [her]277-dolly cheeks , and the vigorous play of young life in [her]277-dolly eyes ; while the silvery glance of [the sloping shore]1302-the sloping shore , and breezy ruffle of [the darkening sea]1303-the darkening sea , did nothing but offer a foil for the form of the shell - colored frock and the sky - blue sash . [Young Daniel]342-young daniel fell back upon [his]342-young daniel half - shaped work , and despised it , and [himself]342-young daniel , and everything , except what [he]342-young daniel was afraid to look at . In the hollow among [the sand - hills where the cradle of [the boat]1181-the boat]1304-the sand - hills where the cradle of the boat was , fine rushes grew , and tufts of ragwort , and stalks of last year 's thistles , and sea - osiers where the spring oozed down . Through these the white ribs of [the rising boat]1306-the rising boat shone forth like an elephant 's skeleton ; but [the builder]1307-the builder entertained some hope , as well as some fear , of being unperceived . But a far greater power than [his]1307-the builder own was [here]6711-here . [Curved and hollow ships]1309-curved and hollow ships are female in almost all languages , not only because of their curves and hollows , but also because they are craft so to speak . " Oh , [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell , are [you]278-zebedee tugwell at work still ? Why , [you]278-zebedee tugwell really ought to have gone with [the smacks]7001-the smacks . But perhaps [you]278-zebedee tugwell sent [[your]278-zebedee tugwell son]7002-your son instead . [I]1311-you am so glad to see [you]278-zebedee tugwell ! It is such nice company to hear [you]278-zebedee tugwell ! [I]1311-you did not expect to be left alone , like this . "[1311-you] " If [you]278-zebedee tugwell please , [miss]7003-miss , it is n't [father]7004-father at all . [Father]345-father is gone with the fishing long ago . It is only [me]1311-you , [Daniel]342-young daniel , if [you]278-zebedee tugwell please , [miss]7003-miss . "[1311-you] " No , [Daniel]342-young daniel , [I]1311-you am not pleased at all . [I]1311-you am quite surprised that [you]342-young daniel should work so late . It scarcely seems respectable . "[1311-you] At this [the young man]861-the young man was so much amazed that [he]861-the young man could only stare while [she]1311-you walked off , until the clear duty of righting [himself]861-the young man in [her]1311-you good opinion struck [him]861-the young man . Then [he]861-the young man threw on [his]861-the young man coat and ran after [her]1311-you . " If [you]1311-you please , [Miss Dolly]7006-miss dolly will [you]1311-you please , [Miss Dolly]277-dolly ? "[861-the young man] [he]861-the young man called , as [she]1311-you made off for the stepping - stones ; but [she]1311-you did not turn round , though [her]1311-you name was " [Miss Dolly]7007-miss dolly "[1311-you] all over [Springhaven]3-springhaven , and [she]1311-you liked it . " [You]1311-you are bound to stop , [miss]7003-miss , "[861-the young man] [he]861-the young man said , sternly ; and [she]1311-you stopped , and cried , " What do [you]861-the young man mean by such words to [me]1311-you ? "[1311-you] " Not any sort of harm , [miss]7003-miss , "[861-the young man] [he]861-the young man answered , humbly , inasmuch as [she]1311-you had obeyed [him]861-the young man ; " and [I]861-the young man ask [your]1311-you pardon for speaking so . But if [you]1311-you think twice [you]1311-you are bound to explain what [you]1311-you said concerning [me]861-the young man , now just . "[861-the young man] " Oh , about [your]1311-you working so late , [you]1311-you mean . [I]1311-you offered good advice to [you]1311-you . [I]1311-you think it is wrong that [you]1311-you should go on , when [everybody else]7010-everybody else has left off long ago . But perhaps [[your]1311-you father]6666-your father makes [you]1311-you . "[1311-you] " [Father]345-father is [a just man]7012-a just man , "[278-zebedee tugwell] said [young Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell , drawing up [his]278-zebedee tugwell own integrity ; " now and then [he]345-father may take a crooked twist , or such like ; but [he]345-father never goeth out of fair play to [his]345-father knowledge . [He]345-father hath a - been hard upon [me]278-zebedee tugwell this day ; but the main of it was to check [mother]7013-mother of [her]7013-mother ways . [You]1311-you understand , [miss]7003-miss , how [the women - folk]7015-the women - folk go on in [a house]7016-a house , till [the other women]7017-the other women hear of it . And then out - of - doors [they]7015-the women - folk are the same as lambs . "[278-zebedee tugwell] " It is most ungrateful and traitorous of [you]1311-you to [[your]1311-you own mother]7018-your own mother to talk so . [[Your]1311-you mother]7019-your mother spoils [you]1311-you , and this is all the thanks [she]7019-your mother gets ! Wait till [you]1311-you have [a wife of [your]1311-you own]7020-a wife of your own , [Master Daniel]346-master daniel ! "[278-zebedee tugwell] " Wait till [I]1312-he am dead then [I]1312-he may , [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , "[1312-he] [he]1312-he answered , with a depth of voice which frightened [her]1313-her for a moment ; and then [he]1312-he smiled and said , " [I]1312-he beg [your]1313-her pardon , "[1312-he] as gracefully as [any gentleman]1314-any gentleman could say it ; " but let [me]1312-he see [you]1313-her safe to [your]1313-her own gate ; there are [very rough people about here]7021-very rough people about here now , and the times are not quite as they used to be , when [we]7022-we were a - fighting daily . "[1312-he] [He]1312-he followed [her]1313-her at a respectful distance , and then ran forward and opened the white gate . " Good - night , [Daniel]346-master daniel , "[1315-the young lady] [the young lady]1315-the young lady said , as [he]1312-he lifted [his]1312-he working cap to [her]1313-her , showing [his]1312-he bright curls against [the darkening sea]1303-the darkening sea ; " [I]1315-the young lady am very much obliged to [you]346-master daniel , and [I]1315-the young lady do hope [I]1315-the young lady have not said anything to vex [you]346-master daniel . [I]1315-the young lady have never forgotten all [you]346-master daniel did for [me]1315-the young lady , and [you]346-master daniel must not mind the way [I]1315-the young lady have of saying things . "[1315-the young lady] " What a shame it does appear what a fearful shame it is , "[1315-the young lady] [she]1315-the young lady whispered to [herself]1315-the young lady as [she]1315-the young lady hurried through the trees " that [he]1312-he should be nothing but [a fisherman]7023-a fisherman ! [He]1312-he is [a gentleman in everything but birth and education]7024-a gentleman in everything but birth and education ; and so strong , and so brave , and so good - looking ! "[1315-the young lady] CHAPTER XI NO PROMOTION " Do it again now , [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy ; do it again ; [you]328-captain scuddy know [you]328-captain scuddy must . "[1315-the young lady] " [You]328-captain scuddy touched the rim with [your]328-captain scuddy shoe , last time . [You]328-captain scuddy are bound to do it clean , once more . "[1315-the young lady] " No , [he]1312-he did n't . [You]328-captain scuddy are [a liar]7025-a liar ; it was only the ribbon of [his]1312-he shoe . "[1315-the young lady] " [I]1315-the young lady 'll punch [your]328-captain scuddy head if [you]328-captain scuddy say that again . It was [his]1312-he heel , and here 's the mark . "[1315-the young lady] " Oh , [Scuddy]328-captain scuddy dear , do n't notice [them]7026-them . [You]328-captain scuddy can do it fifty times running , if [you]328-captain scuddy like . [Nobody]843-nobody can run or jump like [you]328-captain scuddy . Do it just once more to please [me]1315-the young lady . "[1315-the young lady] [Kitty Fanshawe]347-kitty , [a boy with large blue eyes and a purely gentle face]1317-a boy with large blue eyes and a purely gentle face , looked up at [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore so faithfully that to resist [him]429-scudamore was impossible . " Very well , then ; once more for [Kitty]347-kitty , "[429-scudamore] said [the sweetest - tempered of mankind]1318-the sweetest - tempered of mankind , as [he]429-scudamore vaulted back into the tub . " But [you]347-kitty know that [I]429-scudamore always leave off at a dozen . Thirteen thirteen [I]429-scudamore could never stop at . [I]429-scudamore shall have to do fourteen at least ; and it is too bad , just after dinner . Now all of [you]347-kitty watch whether [I]429-scudamore touch it anywhere . "[429-scudamore] A barrel almost five feet in height , and less than a yard in breadth , stood under a clump of trees in [the play - ground]1117-the play - ground ; and [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore had made a clean leap one day , for [his]429-scudamore own satisfaction , out of it . Sharp eyes saw [him]429-scudamore , and sharp wits were pleased , and a strong demand had arisen that [he]429-scudamore should perform this feat perpetually . Good nerve , as well as strong spring , and compactness of power are needed for it ; and even in this athletic age there are [few who find it easy]1320-few who find it easy . " Come , now , "[429-scudamore] [he]429-scudamore said , as [he]429-scudamore landed lightly , with both heels together ; " [one of [you big fellows]7029-you big fellows]7028-one of you big fellows come and do it . [You]7028-one of you big fellows are three inches taller than [I]429-scudamore am . And [you]7028-one of you big fellows have only got to make up [your]7028-one of you big fellows minds . "[429-scudamore] But [all the big fellows]1321-all the big fellows hung back , or began to stimulate [one another]827-one another , and to prove to [each other]1323-each other how easy it was , by every proof but practice . " Well , then , [I]429-scudamore must do it once more , "[429-scudamore] said [Blyth]429-scudamore , " for [I]429-scudamore dare not leave off at thirteen , for fear of some great calamity , such as [I]429-scudamore never could jump out of . "[429-scudamore] But before [he]429-scudamore could get into the tub again , to prepare for the clear spring out of it , [he]429-scudamore beheld [a man with silver buttons coming across [the playing - field]1325-the playing - field]1324-a man with silver buttons coming across the playing - field . [His]429-scudamore heart fell into [his]429-scudamore heels , and no more agility remained in [him]429-scudamore . [He]429-scudamore had made up [his]429-scudamore mind that [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling would forget all about [him]429-scudamore by Saturday ; and though the fair image of [Dolly]277-dolly would abide in that quiet mind for a long while , the balance of [his]429-scudamore wishes cast by shyness was heavily against this visit . And [the boys]6929-the boys , who understood [his]429-scudamore nature , with a poignant love like that of [[our]1327-our friends in [this world]1329-this world]1328-our friends in this world began to probe [his]429-scudamore tender places . " One more jump , [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy ! [You]328-captain scuddy must ; to show [the flunky]7030-the flunky what [you]328-captain scuddy can do . "[6929-the boys] " Oh , do n't [I]6929-the boys wish [I]6929-the boys was going ? [He]429-scudamore 'll have turtle soup , and venison , and [two men behind [his]429-scudamore chair]7031-two men behind his chair . "[6929-the boys] " And the beautiful young ladies looking at [him]429-scudamore every time [he]429-scudamore takes a mouthful . "[6929-the boys] " But [he]429-scudamore dare not go courting after thirteen jumps . And [he]429-scudamore has vowed that [he]429-scudamore will have another . Come , [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy , no time to lose . "[6929-the boys] But [Scudamore]429-scudamore set off to face [his]429-scudamore doom , with [his]429-scudamore old hat hanging on the back of [his]429-scudamore head as it generally did and [his]429-scudamore ruddy face and mild blue eyes full of humorous diffidence and perplexity . " If [you]328-captain scuddy please , [sir]6639-sir , [his]429-scudamore honour [the Hadmiral]348-the hadmiral have sent [me]6929-the boys to fetch ' [e]7033-e and [your]328-captain scuddy things ; and hoss be baiting along of [the Blue Dragon]7034-the blue dragon . "[6929-the boys] " [I]6929-the boys am sorry to say that [I]6929-the boys forgot all about it , or , at least , [I]6929-the boys thought that [he]429-scudamore would . How long before [we]7035-we ought to start ? "[6929-the boys] " [My]6929-the boys name is [Gregory]349-gregory , [sir Coachman Gregory]349-gregory accustomed always to a pair , but does n't mind a single hoss , to oblige [the Hadmiral]348-the hadmiral , once in a way . About half an hour , [sir]6639-sir , will suit [me]6929-the boys , unless [they]7037-they comes down to [the skittle - alley]7038-the skittle - alley , as ought to be always on a Saturday afternoon ; but not a soul there when [I]6929-the boys looked in . "[6929-the boys] [Any man in [Scudamore]429-scudamore 's position]1330-any man in scudamore 's position , except [himself]429-scudamore , would have grieved and groaned . For the evening dress of that time , though less gorgeous than of the age before , was still an expensive and elaborate affair ; and [the young man]861-the young man , in this ebb of fortune , was poorly stocked with raiment . But [he]429-scudamore passed this trouble with [his]429-scudamore usual calmness and disregard of trifles . " If [I]429-scudamore wear the best [I]429-scudamore have got , "[429-scudamore] [he]429-scudamore thought , " [I]429-scudamore can not be charged with disrespect . [The Admiral]747-the admiral knows what [a sailor]6877-a sailor is ; and , after all , who will look at [me]429-scudamore ? "[429-scudamore] Accordingly [he]429-scudamore went just as [he]429-scudamore was , for [he]429-scudamore never wore an overcoat , but taking a little canvas kit , with pumps and silk stockings for evening wear , and all the best that [he]429-scudamore could muster of [his]429-scudamore Volunteer equipment . [The Admiral]747-the admiral came to the door of [the Hall]6574-the hall , and met [him]429-scudamore with such hearty warmth , and a glance of such kind approval at [his]429-scudamore open throat and glowing cheeks , that [the young man]861-the young man felt a bound of love and tender veneration towards [him]429-scudamore , which endured for lifetime . " [[Your]861-the young man father]6666-your father was [[my]747-the admiral dearest friend]7042-my dearest friend , and [the very best man [I]747-the admiral ever knew]7043-the very best man i ever knew . [I]747-the admiral must call [you]861-the young man ' [Blyth]429-scudamore , ' "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , " for if [I]747-the admiral call [you]861-the young man ' [Scudamore]429-scudamore , ' [I]747-the admiral shall think perpetually of [my]747-the admiral loss . "[747-the admiral] At dinner that day there was [no other guest]1336-no other guest , and nothing to disturb [the present one]1337-the present one , except [a young lady]1338-a young lady 's quick glances , of which [he]861-the young man endeavored to have no knowledge . [Faith Darling]297-faith , [a gentle and beautiful young woman]1339-a gentle and beautiful young woman , had taken a natural liking to [him]861-the young man , because of [his]861-the young man troubles , and simplicity , and devotion to [[his]861-the young man widowed mother]1340-his widowed mother . But to [the younger , [Dolly Darling]277-dolly]1341-the younger , dolly darling , [he]861-the young man was only [a visitor]1342-a visitor , dull and stupid , requiring , without at all repaying , the trouble of some attention . [He]861-the young man was not tall , nor handsome , nor of striking appearance in any way ; and although [he]861-the young man was clearly [a gentleman]863-a gentleman , to [her]297-faith judgment [he]861-the young man was not an accomplished , or even [a clever one]1344-a clever one . [His]861-the young man inborn modesty and shyness placed [him]861-the young man at great disadvantage , until well known ; and the simple truth of [his]861-the young man nature forbade any of the large talk and bold utterance which pleased [her]297-faith as yet among [young officers]1345-young officers . " What [a plague]7044-a plague [he]861-the young man will be all day tomorrow ! "[297-faith] [she]297-faith said to [[her]297-faith sister]6807-her sister in [the drawing - room]1347-the drawing - room . " [Father]345-father was obliged , [I]297-faith suppose , to invite [him]861-the young man ; but what can [we]7045-we do with [him]861-the young man all the day ? Sundays are dull enough , [I]297-faith am sure , already , without [our]7045-we having to amuse [a gentleman who has scarcely got two ideas of [his]861-the young man own]7046-a gentleman who has scarcely got two ideas of his own , and is afraid to say ' bo ' to a goose , [I]297-faith do believe . Did [you]297-faith hear what [he]861-the young man said when [I]297-faith asked [him]861-the young man whether [he]861-the young man was fond of riding ? "[297-faith] " Yes ; and [I]297-faith thought it so good of [him]861-the young man , to answer so straightforwardly . [He]861-the young man said that [he]861-the young man used to be very fond of it , but was afraid that [he]861-the young man should fall off now . "[297-faith] " [I]429-scudamore should like to see [him]861-the young man . [I]429-scudamore tell [you]297-faith what [we]7047-we 'll do . [We]7047-we will make [him]861-the young man ride back on Monday morning , and put [him]861-the young man on ' [Blue Bangles]350-blue bangles , ' who wo n't have seen daylight since Friday . Wo n't [he]861-the young man jump about a bit ! What a shame it is , not to let [us]7047-we ride on Sundays ! "[429-scudamore] Ignorant of these kind intentions , [Scudamore]429-scudamore was enjoying [himself]429-scudamore in [his]429-scudamore quiet , observant way . [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , [the rector of [the parish]6537-the parish]1348-the rector of the parish , had chanced as [he]299-mr. twemlow often chanced on a Saturday , after buckling up a brace of sermons to issue [his]299-mr. twemlow mind with [his]299-mr. twemlow body outside it for a little relief of neighbourhood . And these little airings of [his]299-mr. twemlow chastening love for [he]299-mr. twemlow loved [everybody]1350-everybody , when [he]299-mr. twemlow had done [his]299-mr. twemlow sermon came , whenever there was a fair chance of it , to a glass of [the fine old port]1351-the fine old port which is [the true haven for [an ancient Admiral]1353-an ancient admiral]1352-the true haven for an ancient admiral . " Just in time , [Rector]7048-rector , "[332-admiral darling] cried [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , who had added by many a hardship to [his]332-admiral darling inborn hospitality . " This is [[my]332-admiral darling young friend]6693-my young friend [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore , [the son of one of [[my]332-admiral darling oldest friends]7051-my oldest friends]7050-the son of one of my oldest friends . [You]7048-rector have heard of [Sir Edmond Scudamore]321-sir edmond scudamore ? "[332-admiral darling] " And seen [him]321-sir edmond scudamore and felt [him]321-sir edmond scudamore . And to [him]321-sir edmond scudamore [I]1354-the old man owe , under a merciful Providence , the power of drinking in [this fine port]7052-this fine port the health of [[his]321-sir edmond scudamore son]1187-his son , which [I]1354-the old man do with deep pleasure , for the excellence both of end and means . "[1354-the old man] [The old man]1354-the old man bowed at the praise of [his]1354-the old man wine , and [the young one]1355-the young one at that of [[his]1355-the young one father]6889-his father . Then , after the usual pinch of snuff from [the Rector]909-the rector 's long gold box , [the host]1358-the host returned to the subject [he]1358-the host had been full of before this interruption . " The question [we]7054-we have in hand is this . What is to be done with [[our]7054-we friend]7055-our friend [Blyth]429-scudamore ? [He]429-scudamore was getting on famously , till this vile peace came . [Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , [you]299-mr. twemlow called it that [yourself]299-mr. twemlow , so that argument about words is useless . [Blyth]429-scudamore 's lieutenancy was on the books , and the way [they]7056-they carry things on now , and shoot [poor fellows]6548-poor fellows ' heads off , [he]429-scudamore might have been [a post - captain in a twelvemonth]7058-a post - captain in a twelvemonth . And now there seems nothing on [earth]7059-earth before [him]429-scudamore better than Holy - Orders . "[429-scudamore] " [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling is kind enough to think , "[429-scudamore] said [Scudamore]429-scudamore , in [his]429-scudamore mild , hesitative way , blushing outwardly , but smiling inwardly , " that [I]429-scudamore am too good to be [a clergyman]7060-a clergyman . "[429-scudamore] " And so [you]429-scudamore are , and [Heaven]351-heaven knows it , [Blyth]429-scudamore , unless there was a chance of getting on by goodness , which there is in [the Navy]6875-the navy , but not in [the Church]6579-the church . [Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , what is [your]299-mr. twemlow opinion ? "[429-scudamore] " It would not be modest in [me]909-the rector , "[909-the rector] said [the Rector]909-the rector , " to stand up too much for [my]909-the rector own order . [We]7063-our do [our]7063-our duty , and [we]7063-our do n't get on . "[909-the rector] " Exactly . [You]909-the rector could not have put it better . [You]909-the rector get no vacancies by shot and shell , and being fit for [another world]7064-another world , [you]909-the rector keep out of it . Have [you]909-the rector ever heard [me]429-scudamore tell the story about [Gunner MacCrab]352-gunner maccrab , of [the Bellerophon]353-the bellerophon ? "[429-scudamore] " Fifty times , and more than that , "[1360-the sturdy parson] replied [the sturdy parson]1360-the sturdy parson , who liked to make a little cut at [the Church]6579-the church sometimes , but would not allow any other hand to do it . " But now about [[our]7063-our young friend]7065-our young friend here . Surely , with all that [we]7063-our know by this time of the character of [that Bony]7066-that bony , [we]7063-our can see that this peace is a mere trick of [his]7065-our young friend to bamboozle [us]7063-our while [he]7065-our young friend gets ready . In six months [we]7063-our shall be at war again , hammer and tongs , as sure as [my]1360-the sturdy parson name is [Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow . "[1360-the sturdy parson] " So be it ! "[747-the admiral] cried [the Admiral]747-the admiral , with a stamp on [his]747-the admiral oak floor , while [Scudamore]429-scudamore 's gentle eyes flashed and fell ; " if it is the will of [God]287-god , so be it . But if it once begins again , [God]287-god alone knows where [France]45-france will be before [you]7067-you and [I]429-scudamore are in [[our]7063-our graves]7068-our graves . [They]7069-they have drained all [our]7063-our patience , and [our]7063-our pockets very nearly ; but [they]7069-they have scarcely put a tap into [our]7063-our energy and endurance . But what are [they]7069-they ? A gang of [slaves]7070-slaves , rammed into the cannon by [a Despot]7071-a despot . "[429-scudamore] " [They]7069-they seem to like it , and the question is for [them]7069-they . But the struggle will be desperate , mountains of carnage , oceans of blood , universal mourning , lamentation , and woe . And [I]1360-the sturdy parson have had enough trouble with [my]1360-the sturdy parson tithes already . "[1360-the sturdy parson] " Tithes are dependent on the will of [the Almighty]874-the almighty , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , who paid more than [he]747-the admiral altogether liked ; " but a war goes by reason and good management . It encourages [the best men of the day]7073-the best men of the day , and it brings out the difference between right and wrong , which are quite smothered up in peace time . It keeps out a quantity of foreign rubbish and stuff only made to be looked at , and it makes [people]944-people trust [one another]827-one another , and know what country [they]944-people belong to , and feel how much [they]944-people have left to be thankful for . And what is the use of [a noble fleet]7076-a noble fleet , unless it can get some fighting ? [Blyth]429-scudamore , what say [you]429-scudamore ? [You]429-scudamore know something about that . "[747-the admiral] " No , [sir]6639-sir , [I]1360-the sturdy parson have never been at close quarters yet . And [I]1360-the sturdy parson doubt or at least [I]1360-the sturdy parson am certain that [I]1360-the sturdy parson should not like it . [I]1360-the sturdy parson am afraid that [I]1360-the sturdy parson should want to run down below . "[1360-the sturdy parson] [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , having never smelled hostile powder , gazed at [him]747-the admiral rather loftily , while [the young man]861-the young man blushed at [his]861-the young man own truth , yet looked up bravely to confirm it . " Of all [I]332-admiral darling have ever known or met , "[332-admiral darling] said [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , quietly , " there are but three [Nelson]276-nelson and [two others]7078-two others , and [one of those two was half - witted who could fetch up muzzle to muzzle without a feeling of that sort]7079-one of those two was half - witted who could fetch up muzzle to muzzle without a feeling of that sort . The true courage lies in resisting the impulse , more than being free from it . [I]332-admiral darling know that [I]332-admiral darling was in a precious fright the first time [I]332-admiral darling was shot at , even at a decent distance ; and [I]332-admiral darling do n't pretend to like it even now . But [I]332-admiral darling am pretty safe now from any further chance , [I]332-admiral darling fear . When [we]7080-we cut [our]7080-we wisdom - teeth , [they]7081-they shelf [us]7080-we . Twemlow , how much wiser [you]909-the rector are in [the Church]6579-the church ! The older [a man]6583-a man gets , the higher [they]7081-they promote [him]6583-a man . "[332-admiral darling] " Then let [them]7081-they begin with [me]909-the rector , "[909-the rector] [the Rector]909-the rector answered , smiling ; " [I]909-the rector am old enough now for almost anything , and the only promotion [I]909-the rector get is stiff joints , and teeth that crave peace from an olive . Placitam paci , [Mr. Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore knows the rest , being fresh from the learned [Stonnington]32-stonnington . But , [Squire]303-squire darling , [you]303-squire darling know that [I]909-the rector am content . [I]909-the rector love [Springhaven]3-springhaven , [Springhaven]3-springhaven loves [me]909-the rector , and [we]7080-we chasten [one another]827-one another . "[909-the rector] " [A man who knows all the Latin [you]303-squire darling know , Rector for [I]332-admiral darling own that [you]303-squire darling beat [me]332-admiral darling to the spelling - book]7085-a man who knows all the latin you know , rector for i own that you beat me to the spelling - book should be at least [an Archdeacon in [the Church]6579-the church , which is equal to the rank of [Rear - Admiral]7088-rear - admiral]7086-an archdeacon in the church , which is equal to the rank of rear - admiral . But [you]303-squire darling never have pushed as [you]303-squire darling should do ; and [you]303-squire darling let it all off in quotations . Those are very comforting to the mind , but [I]332-admiral darling never knew [a man]6583-a man do good with [them]7090-them , unless [they]7090-them come out of the Bible . When [Gunner Matthew of the Erigdoupos]354-gunner matthew of the erigdoupos was waiting to have [his]354-gunner matthew of the erigdoupos leg off , with no prospect before [him]354-gunner matthew of the erigdoupos except [a better world]7091-a better world [you]303-squire darling know what [[our]7092-our Chaplain]7093-our chaplain said to [him]354-gunner matthew of the erigdoupos ; and the effect upon [his]354-gunner matthew of the erigdoupos mind was such , that [I]332-admiral darling have got [him]354-gunner matthew of the erigdoupos to this day upon [[my]332-admiral darling land]7094-my land . "[332-admiral darling] " Of course [you]303-squire darling have [the biggest old poacher in [the county]7096-the county]7095-the biggest old poacher in the county . [He]7095-the biggest old poacher in the county shoots half [your]303-squire darling pheasants with [his]7095-the biggest old poacher in the county wooden leg by moonlight . What [[your]303-squire darling Chaplain]7097-your chaplain said to [him]354-gunner matthew of the erigdoupos was entirely profane in the turn of a text of Holy - Writ ; and it shows how [our]7098-our cloth is spoiled by contact with [yours]303-squire darling "[909-the rector] for [the Admiral]747-the admiral was laughing to [himself]747-the admiral at this old tale , which [he]747-the admiral would not produce before [young Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore , but loved to have out with [the Rector]909-the rector " and [I]332-admiral darling hope it will be a good warning to [you]303-squire darling , [Squire]7099-squire , to settle [no more old gunners on [[your]303-squire darling property]7101-your property]7100-no more old gunners on your property . [You]303-squire darling must understand , [Mr. Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore , that [the Admiral]747-the admiral makes a sort of [Naval Hospital]46-naval hospital , for all [his]747-the admiral old salts , on [[his]747-the admiral own Estates]7103-his own estates . "[332-admiral darling] " [I]861-the young man am sure it is wonderfully kind in [him]747-the admiral , "[861-the young man] [the young man]861-the young man answered , bravely , " for [the poor old fellows]7104-the poor old fellows are thrown to the dogs by [the country]6571-the country , when it has disabled [them]7104-the poor old fellows . [I]861-the young man have not seen much of the service , but quite enough to know that , [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow . "[861-the young man] " [I]332-admiral darling have seen a great deal , and [I]332-admiral darling say that it is so . And [[my]332-admiral darling good friend]7106-my good friend knows it as well as [I]332-admiral darling do , and is one of the first to lend a helping hand . In all such cases [he]7106-my good friend does more than [I]332-admiral darling do , whenever they come within [his]7106-my good friend knowledge . But let [us]7107-we return to the matter in hand . Here is [a young man]1226-a young man , [a first - rate sailor , who would have been under [my]332-admiral darling guardianship]7109-a first - rate sailor , who would have been under my guardianship , [I]332-admiral darling know , but for but for sad circumstances . Is [he]1226-a young man to be grinding at [Virgil]331-virgil and [Ovid]327-ovid till all [his]1226-a young man spirit goes out of [him]1226-a young man , because [we]7107-we have patched up a very shabby peace ? It can never last long . [Every Englishman]7110-every englishman hates it , although it may seem to save [his]7110-every englishman pocket . [Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , [I]332-admiral darling am [no politician]7111-no politician . [You]299-mr. twemlow read the papers more than [I]332-admiral darling do . How much longer will this wretched compact hold ? [You]299-mr. twemlow have predicted the course of things before . "[332-admiral darling] " And so [I]909-the rector will again , "[909-the rector] replied [the Rector]909-the rector . " Atheism , mockery , cynicism , blasphemy , lust , and blood - thirstyness can not rage and raven within a few leagues of [a godly and just nation]7112-a godly and just nation without stinking in [their]7112-a godly and just nation nostrils . [Sir]6639-sir , it is [our]7107-we mission from [the Lord]848-the lord to quench [Bony]355-bony , and to conquer [the bullies of [Europe]47-europe]7115-the bullies of europe . [We]7107-we do n't look like doing it now , [I]909-the rector confess . But do it [we]7107-we shall , in the end , as sure as the name of [[our]7107-we country]7116-our country is [England]2-england . "[909-the rector] " [I]747-the admiral have no doubt of it , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , simply ; " but there will be a deal of fighting betwixt this and then . [Blyth]429-scudamore , will [you]429-scudamore leave [me]747-the admiral to see what [I]747-the admiral can do , whenever [we]7107-we get to work again ? "[747-the admiral] " [I]909-the rector should think that [I]909-the rector would , [sir]6639-sir , and never forget it . [I]909-the rector am not fond of fighting ; but how [I]909-the rector have longed to feel [myself]909-the rector afloat again ! "[909-the rector] CHAPTER XII AT THE YEW - TREE All the common - sense of [England]2-england , more abundant in those days than now , felt that the war had not been fought out , and the way to the lap of peace could only be won by vigorous use of the arms . [Some few there]1371-some few there were even then , as now there is [a cackling multitude]1372-a cackling multitude , besotted enough to believe that facts can be undone by blinking them . But [[our]1373-our forefathers]1374-our forefathers on the whole were wise , and knew that nothing is trampled more basely than right that will not right itself . Therefore [they]1374-our forefathers set [their]1374-our forefathers faces hard , and toughened [their]1374-our forefathers hearts like knotted oak , against all that [man]6496-man could do to [them]1374-our forefathers . There were no magnificent proclamations , no big vaunts of victory at the buckling on of armour , but the quiet strength of steadfast wills , and the stern resolve to strike when stricken , and try to last the longest . And so [[their]1374-our forefathers mother - land]1376-their mother - land became the mother of [men]702-men and freedom . In November , 1802 , the speech from the throne apprised the world that [England]2-england was preparing . The widest , longest , and deadliest war , since the date of gunpowder , was lowering ; and the hearts of [all who loved [their]1378-all who loved their kin kin]1378-all who loved their kin were heavy , but found no help for it . The sermon which [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow preached in [Springhaven church]1379-springhaven church was magnificent . [Some parishioners]1380-some parishioners , keeping memory more alert than conscience , declared that [they]1380-some parishioners had received it all nine , or it might be ten , years since , when the fighting first was called for . If so , that proved it none the worse , but [themselves]1380-some parishioners , for again requiring it . [[Their]1374-our forefathers Rector]1381-their rector told [them]1374-our forefathers that [they]1374-our forefathers thought too much of [their]1374-our forefathers own flesh - pots and fish - kettles , and [[their]1374-our forefathers country]1382-their country might go to [the bottom of [the sea]706-the sea]1383-the bottom of the sea , if it left [them]1374-our forefathers [[their]1374-our forefathers own fishing - grounds]1385-their own fishing - grounds . And [he]1381-their rector said that [they]1374-our forefathers would wake up some day and find [themselves]1374-our forefathers turned into [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen , for all things were possible with [the Lord]848-the lord ; and then [they]1374-our forefathers might smite [their]1374-our forefathers breasts , but must confess that [they]1374-our forefathers had deserved it . Neither would years of prayer and fasting fetch [them]1374-our forefathers back into [decent Englishmen]1388-decent englishmen ; the abomination of desolation would be set up over [their]1374-our forefathers doorways , and [the scarlet woman of [Babylon]48-babylon]1389-the scarlet woman of babylon would revel in [[their]1374-our forefathers sanctuaries]1390-their sanctuaries . " Now do n't let [none of [us]7119-us]7118-none of us be in no hurry , "[278-zebedee tugwell] [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell said , after dwelling and sleeping upon this form of doctrine ; " [a man]6583-a man knoweth [his]6583-a man own trade the best , the very same way as [the parson]6618-the parson doth . And [I]278-zebedee tugwell never knew no good to come of any hurry . [Our]7119-us lives are given [us]7119-us by [the Lord]848-the lord . And [He]6618-the parson never would ' a made 'em threescore and ten , or for [men of any strength fourscore]7123-men of any strength fourscore , if [His]6618-the parson will had been to jerk [us]7119-us over [them]7123-men of any strength fourscore . Never did [I]278-zebedee tugwell see [no Frenchman]7124-no frenchman as could be turned to [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , not if [he]7124-no frenchman was to fast and pray all day , and cut [himself]7124-no frenchman with knives at the going down of the sun . [My]278-zebedee tugwell opinion is that [Parson Twemlow]285-parson twemlow were touched up by [his]285-parson twemlow own conscience for having [a nephew]7126-a nephew more French than English ; and ' [Caryl Carne]356-carne ' is the name thereof , with more French than English sound to it . "[278-zebedee tugwell] " Why , [he]6618-the parson have been gone for years and years , "[1391-the landlord of the darling arms] said [the landlord of [the Darling Arms]1392-the darling arms]1391-the landlord of the darling arms , where [the village]768-the village was holding council ; " [he]6618-the parson have never been seen in these parts since the death of [the last Squire Carne]357-carne , to [my]1391-the landlord of the darling arms knowledge . "[1391-the landlord of the darling arms] " And what did [the old Squire]7127-the old squire die of , [John Prater]358-john prater ? Not that [he]7127-the old squire were to be called old younger , [I]278-zebedee tugwell dare say , than [I]278-zebedee tugwell be now . What did [he]7127-the old squire die of , but marrying with [a long outlandish ' ooman]7128-a long outlandish ' ooman ? A femmel as could n't speak a word of English , to be anyhow sure of [her]7128-a long outlandish ' ooman meaning ! Ah , [them]7129-them was bad times at [Carne Castle]271-carne ; and as nice a place as need be then , until [they]7128-a long outlandish ' ooman dipped [the property]7130-the property . Six grey horses [they]7128-a long outlandish ' ooman were used to go with to [London Parliament]50-london parliament every year , before [the last Squire]7131-the last squire come of age , as [I]278-zebedee tugwell have heered [[my]278-zebedee tugwell father]860-my father say scores of times , and no lie ever come from [his]7127-the old squire mouth , no more than it could from [mine]278-zebedee tugwell , almost . Then [they]7128-a long outlandish ' ooman dropped to four , and then to two , and pretended that [the roads]7133-the roads were easier . "[278-zebedee tugwell] " When [I]1394-a stout young man in the corner was down [the coast]6872-the coast , last week , so far as [Littlehampton]51-littlehampton , "[1394-a stout young man in the corner] said [a stout young man in the corner]1394-a stout young man in the corner , " a very coorous thing happened [me]1394-a stout young man in the corner , leastways by [my]1394-a stout young man in the corner own opinion , and glad shall [I]1394-a stout young man in the corner be to have the judgment of [Cappen Zeb]359-cappen zeb consarning it . There come in there [a queer - rigged craft of some sixty ton from [Halvers]52-halvers]7135-a queer - rigged craft of some sixty ton from halvers , desiring to set up trade again , or to do some smoogling , or spying perhaps . [Her]7135-a queer - rigged craft of some sixty ton from halvers name was [the Doctor Humm]7136-the doctor humm , which seem a great favorite with [they]7128-a long outlandish ' ooman Crappos , and [[her]7135-a queer - rigged craft of some sixty ton from halvers skipper]7137-her skipper had a queer name too , as if [he]7137-her skipper was [two men]7138-two men in one , for [he]7137-her skipper called [himself]7137-her skipper ' [Jacks]360-moosoo jacks ' ; [a fellow about forty year old]7139-a fellow about forty year old , as [I]1394-a stout young man in the corner hauled out of [the sea]706-the sea with [a boat]6952-a boat - hook one night on [the Varners]361-the varners . Well , [he]7137-her skipper seemed to think a good deal of that , though contrary to [their]7128-a long outlandish ' ooman nature , and nothing would do but [I]1394-a stout young man in the corner must go to be fated with [him]7137-her skipper everywhere , if [the folk]7142-the folk would change [his]7137-her skipper money . [He]7137-her skipper had picked up a decent bit of talk from shipping in the oyster line before the war ; and [I]1394-a stout young man in the corner put [his]7137-her skipper lingo into order for [him]7137-her skipper , for which [he]7137-her skipper was very thankful . "[1394-a stout young man in the corner] " And so [he]7137-her skipper was bound to be . But [you]1394-a stout young man in the corner had no call to do it , [Charley Bowles]362-charley bowles . "[278-zebedee tugwell] [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell spoke severely , and [the young man]861-the young man felt that [he]861-the young man was wrong , for [the elders]1284-the elders shook [their]1284-the elders heads at [him]861-the young man , as a traitor to the English language . " Well , main likely , [I]1284-the elders went amiss . But [he]7137-her skipper seemed to take it so uncommon kind of [me]1284-the elders hitching [him]7137-her skipper with [a boat]6952-a boat - hook , that [we]7144-we got on together wonderful , and [he]7137-her skipper called [me]1284-the elders ' [Friar Sharley]363-friar sharley , ' and [he]7137-her skipper tried to take up with [our]7144-we manners and customs ; but [his]7137-her skipper head was outlandish for [English grog]7145-english grog . One night [he]7137-her skipper was three sheets in the wind , at [a snug little crib by [the river]7147-the river]7146-a snug little crib by the river , and [he]7137-her skipper took to the brag as is born with [them]7146-a snug little crib by the river . ' All dis contray in one year now , ' says [he]7137-her skipper , nodding over [his]7137-her skipper glass at [me]1284-the elders , ' shall be of [the grand nashong]7148-the grand nashong , and [I]1284-the elders will make [a great man of [you]1284-the elders]7149-a great man of you , [Friar Sharley]363-friar sharley . Do [you]1284-the elders know what prawns are , [[my]1284-the elders good friend]7106-my good friend ? ' Well , [I]1284-the elders said [I]1284-the elders had caught [a good many]7151-a good many in [my]1284-the elders time ; but [he]7137-her skipper laughed and said , ' [Prawns]364-prawns will catch [you]1284-the elders this time . [One tousand prawns]7152-one tousand prawns , all with [two hondred men]7153-two hondred men inside [him]7152-one tousand prawns , and [the leetle prawns]7154-the leetle prawns will come to land at [[your]1284-the elders house]7155-your house , [Sharley]363-friar sharley . [Bootiful place]7156-bootiful place , [quiet sea]7157-quiet sea , [no bad rocks]7158-no bad rocks . [You]1284-the elders look out in the morning , and [the white coast]7159-the white coast is made black with them . ' Now what do [you]1284-the elders say to that , [Cappen Tugwell]365-cappen tugwell ? "[1284-the elders] " [I]861-the young man 've a - heered that style of talk many times afore , "[861-the young man] [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell answered , solidly ; " and all [I]288-master tugwell can say is that [I]288-master tugwell should have punched [his]7152-one tousand prawns head . And [you]1284-the elders deserve the same thing , [Charley Bowles]362-charley bowles , unless [you]1284-the elders 've got more than that to tell [us]7160-us . "[288-master tugwell] " So [I]1284-the elders might , [Cappen]365-cappen tugwell , and [I]1284-the elders wo n't deny [you]365-cappen tugwell there . But [the discourse]7161-the discourse were consarning [Squire Carne]357-carne now just , and the troubles [he]357-carne fell into , before [I]1284-the elders was come to [my]1284-the elders judgment yet . Why , [an uncle of mine]7162-an uncle of mine served footman there [Jeremiah Bowles]366-jerry , known to [every one]1014-every one , until [he]366-jerry was no more heard of . "[1284-the elders] Nods of assent to the fame of [Jeremiah]366-jerry encouraged [the stout young man]1397-the stout young man in [his]1397-the stout young man tale , and a wedge of tobacco rekindled [him]1397-the stout young man . " Yes , it were a coorous thing indeed , and coorous for [me]288-master tugwell to hear of it , out of [all mast - head of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]7164-all mast - head of springhaven . Says [Moosoo Jacks]360-moosoo jacks to [me]288-master tugwell , that night when [I]288-master tugwell boused [him]360-moosoo jacks up unpretending : ' [You]360-moosoo jacks keep [your]360-moosoo jacks feather eye open , [my]288-master tugwell tear , ' for such was [his]360-moosoo jacks way of pronouncing it , ' and [you]360-moosoo jacks shall arrive to laglore , laglore and what is still nobler , [de monnay]367-de monnay . In one two tree month , [you]360-moosoo jacks shall see [a young captain]7165-a young captain returned to [[his]7165-a young captain contray dominion]7166-his contray dominion , and then [you]360-moosoo jacks will go to [his]7165-a young captain side and say [Jacks]360-moosoo jacks , and [he]7165-a young captain will make present to [you]360-moosoo jacks a sack of silver . ' Well , [I]288-master tugwell hailed the chance of this pretty smart , [you]360-moosoo jacks may suppose , and [I]288-master tugwell asked [him]360-moosoo jacks what [the sailor]7167-the sailor 's name would be , and surprised [I]288-master tugwell was when [he]360-moosoo jacks answered [Carne]357-carne , or [Carny]368-carny , for [he]360-moosoo jacks gave it in two syllables . Next morning 's tide , [the Doctor Humm]7136-the doctor humm cleared out , and [I]288-master tugwell had no other chance of discourse with [Moosoo Jacks]360-moosoo jacks . But [I]288-master tugwell want to know what [you]360-moosoo jacks think , [Cappen Zeb]359-cappen zeb . "[288-master tugwell] " So [you]360-moosoo jacks shall , "[1398-the captain of springhaven] said [the captain of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1398-the captain of springhaven , sternly . " [I]1398-the captain of springhaven think [you]360-moosoo jacks had better call [your]360-moosoo jacks [Moosoo Jacks]360-moosoo jacks ' Master Jackass , ' or ' [Master Jackanapes]369-master jackanapes , ' and put [your]360-moosoo jacks own name on the back of [him]360-moosoo jacks . [You]360-moosoo jacks been with [a Frenchman hob and nobbing]7169-a frenchman hob and nobbing , and [you]360-moosoo jacks do n't even know how [they]7169-a frenchman hob and nobbing pronounce [themselves]7169-a frenchman hob and nobbing , unchristian as it is to do so . ' [Jarks]370-jarks ' were [his]360-moosoo jacks name , the very same as [Navy beef]7170-navy beef , and a common one in [that country]7171-that country . But to speak of any [Carne]357-carne coming nigh [us]7172-us with French plottings , and of prawns landing here at [Springhaven]3-springhaven ' tis as likely as [I]1398-the captain of springhaven should drop French money into the till of this baccy - box . And [you]360-moosoo jacks can see that [I]1398-the captain of springhaven be not going to play such a trick as that , [John Prater]358-john prater . "[1398-the captain of springhaven] " Why to [my]1399-the landlord mind there never was bigger stuff talked , "[1399-the landlord] [the landlord]1399-the landlord spoke out , without fear of offence , for there was no other sign - board within three miles , " than to carry on in that way , [Charley]362-charley bowles . What [they]7169-a frenchman hob and nobbing may do at [Littlehampton]51-littlehampton is beyond [my]1399-the landlord knowledge , never having kept [a snug crib]7173-a snug crib [there]892-there , as [you]360-moosoo jacks was pleased to call [it]892-there . But at [Springhaven]3-springhaven ' twould be the wrong place for hatching of French treacheries . [We]7172-us all know one another a deal too well for that , [I]1399-the landlord hope . "[1399-the landlord] " [Prater]358-john prater , [you]358-john prater are right , "[301-mr. cheeseman] exclaimed [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , owner of [the main shop in [the village]768-the village]985-the main shop in the village , and universally respected . " [Bowles]362-charley bowles , [you]362-charley bowles must have an imagination the same as [[your]362-charley bowles uncle]7175-your uncle [Jerry]366-jerry had . And to speak of [the Carnes]271-carne in a light way of talking , after all [their]7176-their misfortunes , is terrible . Why , [I]301-mr. cheeseman passed [the old castle]7177-the old castle one night last week , with the moon to one side of [it]7177-the old castle , and only [me]301-mr. cheeseman in [my]301-mr. cheeseman one - horse shay to the other , and none but [a man with a first - rate conscience]7178-a man with a first - rate conscience would have had the stomach to do so . However , [I]301-mr. cheeseman seed no ghosts that time , though [I]301-mr. cheeseman did hear some noises as made [me]301-mr. cheeseman use the whip ; and the swing of the ivy was black as a hearse . A little drop more of [my]301-mr. cheeseman own rum , [John]358-john prater : it gives [me]301-mr. cheeseman quite a chill to think of it . "[301-mr. cheeseman] " [I]1402-harry shanks do n't take much account of what [people]944-people say , "[1402-harry shanks] [Harry Shanks]1402-harry shanks , who had a deep clear voice , observed , " without it is in [[my]1402-harry shanks own family]7180-my own family . But [[my]1402-harry shanks own cousin]7181-my own cousin [Bob]371-bob was coming [home]788-home one night from a bit of sweethearting at [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge , when , to save the risk of rabbit - holes in the dark , for [he]371-bob put out [his]371-bob knee - cap one time , what does [he]371-bob do but take the path inland through [the wood below [Carne Castle]271-carne]7183-the wood below carne castle the opposite side to where [you]7184-you was , [Master Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , and the same side as the moon would be , only [she]7181-my own cousin was n't up that night . Well , [he]371-bob had some misgivings , as [anybody]838-anybody must ; still [he]371-bob pushed along , whistling and swinging [his]371-bob stick , and saying to [himself]371-bob that there was no such thing as cowardice in [[our]7186-we family]7187-our family ; till just at the corner where the big yew - tree is , that [we]7186-we sometimes starboard helm by when the tide is making with a nor'west wind ; there [Bob]371-bob seed a sight as made [his]371-bob hair crawl . But [I]1402-harry shanks wo n't say another word about it now , and have to go [home]788-home in the dark by [myself]1402-harry shanks arter'ards . "[1402-harry shanks] " Come , now , [Harry]302-mrs. shanks ! "[1402-harry shanks] " Oh , [we]7186-we ca n't stand that ! "[1402-harry shanks] " [We]7186-we 'll see [you]302-mrs. shanks to [your]302-mrs. shanks door , [lad]7189-lad , if [you]302-mrs. shanks out with it , fair and forcible . "[1402-harry shanks] Of these and other exhortations [Harry]302-mrs. shanks took no notice , but folded [his]1403-his arms across [his]1403-his breast , and gazed at something which [his]1403-his mind presented . " [Harry Shanks]7190-harry shanks , [you]7190-harry shanks will have the manners "[1402-harry shanks] [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell spoke impressively , not for [his]278-zebedee tugwell own sake , for [he]278-zebedee tugwell knew the tale , and had been consulted about it , but from sense of public dignity " to finish the story which [you]7190-harry shanks began . To begin a yarn of [your]7190-harry shanks own accord , and then drop it all of a heap , is not respectful to present company . [Springhaven]3-springhaven never did allow such tricks , and will not put up with them from [any young fellow]7191-any young fellow . If [your]7190-harry shanks meaning was to drop it , [you]7190-harry shanks should never have begun . "[278-zebedee tugwell] Glasses and even pipes rang sharply upon the old oak table in applause of this British sentiment , and [the young man]861-the young man , with a sheepish look , submitted to the voice of [the public]1405-the public . " Well , then , all of [you]7190-harry shanks know where the big yew - tree stands , at the break of [the hill]890-the hill about half a mile inland , and how black it looms among the other stuff . But [Bob]371-bob , with [his]371-bob sweetheart in [his]371-bob head , no doubt , was that full of courage that [he]371-bob forgot all about the old tree , and the murder done inside it a hundred and twenty years ago , [they]7193-they say , until there it was , over [his]371-bob head a'most , with the gaps in it staring like ribs at [him]371-bob . ' Bout ship was the word , pretty sharp , [you]7190-harry shanks may be sure , when [he]371-bob come to [his]371-bob wits consarning it , and the purse of [his]371-bob lips , as was whistling a jig , went as dry as a bag with the bottom out . Through the grey of the night there was sounds coming to [him]371-bob , such as had no right to be in the air , and a sort of a shiver laid hold of [his]371-bob heart , like a cold hand flung over [his]371-bob shoulder . As hard as [he]371-bob could lay foot to the ground , away [he]371-bob went down [hill]7194-hill , forgetting of [his]371-bob kneecap , for such was the condition of [his]371-bob mind and body . "[1405-the public] [You]1406-you must understand , [mates]1407-mates , that [he]1408-his had n't seen nothing to skeer [him]1408-his , but only heard sounds , which come into [his]1408-his ears to make [his]1408-his hair rise ; and [his]1408-his mind might have put into them more than there was , for the want of intarpreting . Perhaps this come across [him]1408-his , as soon as [he]1408-his felt at a better distance with [his]1408-his wind short ; anyhow , [he]1408-his brought up again ' a piece of rock - stuff in a hollow of the ground , and begun to look skeerily backward . For a bit of a while there was nothing to distemper [him]1408-his , only the dark of [the hill]890-the hill and the trees , and the grey light a - coming from [the sea in front]1410-the sea in front . But just as [he]1408-his were beginning for to call [himself]1408-his [a fool]6566-a fool , and to pick [himself]1408-his onto [his]1408-his legs for trudging [home]788-home , [he]1408-his seed a thing as skeered [him]1408-his worse than ever , and fetched [him]1408-his flat upon [his]1408-his lower end . " From the black of the yew - tree there burst a big light , brighter than a lighthouse or a blue thunder - bolt , and flying with a long streak down [the hollow]7195-the hollow , just as if all [the world]695-the world was a - blazing . Three times it come , with three different colours , first blue , and then white , and then red as new blood ; and poor [Bob]371-bob was in a condition of mind must be seen before saying more of it . If [he]1408-his had been brought up to follow [the sea]706-the sea , instead of the shoemaking , maybe [his]1408-his wits would have been more about [him]1408-his , and the narves of [his]1408-his symptom more ship - shape . But it never was borne into [his]1408-his mind whatever , to keep a lookout upon the offing , nor even to lie snug in the ferns and watch the yew - tree . All [he]1408-his was up for was to make all sail , the moment [his]1408-his sticks would carry it ; and [he]1408-his feared to go nigh [[his]1408-his sweetheart]7198-his sweetheart any more , till [she]7198-his sweetheart took up with [another fellow]7199-another fellow . "[1408-his] " And sarve [him]1408-his quite right , "[1408-his] was the judgment of [the room]6860-the room , in high fettle with hot rum and water ; " to be skeered of [his]1408-his life by [a smuggler]7200-a smuggler 's signal ! Eh , [Cappen Zebedee]372-cappen zebedee , [you]372-cappen zebedee know that were it ? "[1408-his] But [the captain of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1398-the captain of springhaven shook [his]1398-the captain of springhaven head . [CHAPTER XIII]373-chapter xiii WHENCE , AND WHEREFORE ? At [the rectory]1415-the rectory , too , ere the end of that week , there was no little shaking of heads almost as wise as [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell 's . [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow , though nearly sixty years of age , and acquainted with [many a sorrow]1416-many a sorrow , was as lively and busy and notable as ever , and even more determined to be [the mistress of [the house]6709-the house]1417-the mistress of the house . For by this time [[her]292-mrs. twemlow daughter]1419-her daughter [Eliza]293-eliza , beginning to be twenty - five years old a job which takes some years in finishing began at the same time to approve [her]293-eliza birth by a vigorous aim at the mastery . For , as [everybody]1350-everybody said , [Miss Eliza]374-eliza was [a Carne in blood and breed and fibre]1421-a carne in blood and breed and fibre . There was little of [the Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow stock about [her]374-eliza for [the Twemlows]375-the twemlows were mild and humorous but plenty of the strength and dash and wildness and contemptuous spirit of [the ancient Carnes]271-carne . [Carne]271-carne [a carne]1422-a carne , as [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow said , when [[his]299-mr. twemlow wife]6501-his wife was inclined to be masterful a derivation confirmed by the family motto , " Carne non caret carne . "[299-mr. twemlow] In the case , however , of [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow , age , affliction , experience , affection , and perhaps above all [[her]292-mrs. twemlow good husband]1424-her good husband 's larger benevolence and placidity , had wrought a great change for the better , and made [a nice old lady of [her]292-mrs. twemlow]1425-a nice old lady of her . [She]292-mrs. twemlow was tall and straight and slender still ; and knew how to make the most , by grave attire and graceful attitude , of the bodily excellence entailed for ages on the lineage of [Carne]271-carne . Of moral goodness there had not been an equally strict settlement , at least in male heredity . So that [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow 's thoughts about [her]292-mrs. twemlow kith and kindred were rather sad than proud , unless some ignorance was shown about them . " Poor as [I]299-mr. twemlow am , "[299-mr. twemlow] said [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , now consulting with [her]292-mrs. twemlow , " and poor as [every beneficed clergyman]7201-every beneficed clergyman must be , if this war returns , [I]299-mr. twemlow would rather have lost a hundred pounds than have heard what [you]292-mrs. twemlow tell [me]299-mr. twemlow , [Maria]291-maria . "[299-mr. twemlow] " [[My]6501-his wife dear]6598-my dear , [I]6501-his wife can not quite see that , "[6501-his wife] [[his]299-mr. twemlow wife]6501-his wife made thoughtful answer ; " if [he]299-mr. twemlow only had money to keep up [the place]694-the place , and clear off [those nasty incumbrances]7204-those nasty incumbrances , [I]6501-his wife should rejoice at [his]299-mr. twemlow coming back to live where [we]7205-we have been for centuries . "[6501-his wife] " [[My]299-mr. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , [you]6598-my dear are too poetical , though the feeling is a fine one . Within the old walls there can scarcely be [a room]7207-a room that has a sound floor to it . And as for the roof , when that thunder - storm was , and [I]299-mr. twemlow took shelter with [my]299-mr. twemlow pony well , [you]6598-my dear know the state [I]299-mr. twemlow came [home]788-home in , and all [my]299-mr. twemlow best clothes on for the Visitation . Luckily there seems to be no rheumatism in [[your]6598-my dear family]7209-your family , [Maria]291-maria ; and perhaps [he]299-mr. twemlow is too young as yet to pay out for it till [he]299-mr. twemlow gets older . But if [he]299-mr. twemlow comes for business , and to see to the relics of [[his]299-mr. twemlow property]7210-his property , surely [he]299-mr. twemlow might have [a bedroom]7211-a bedroom [here]6711-here , and come and go at [his]299-mr. twemlow liking . After all [his]299-mr. twemlow foreign fanglements , a course of quiet English life and the tone of English principles might be of the greatest use to [him]299-mr. twemlow . [He]299-mr. twemlow would never wish to see [the Continent]54-the continent again . "[299-mr. twemlow] " It is not to be thought of , "[292-mrs. twemlow] said [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow . " [I]292-mrs. twemlow would not have [him]299-mr. twemlow to live in [this house]7213-this house for fifty thousand pounds a year . [You]6598-my dear are a great deal wiser than [I]292-mrs. twemlow am , [Joshua]294-joshua ; but of [his]299-mr. twemlow nature [you]6598-my dear know nothing , whereas [I]292-mrs. twemlow know it from [his]299-mr. twemlow childhood . And [Eliza]374-eliza is so strong - willed and stubborn [you]6598-my dear dislike , of course , to hear [me]292-mrs. twemlow say it , but it is the fact it is , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow dear]6598-my dear . And [I]292-mrs. twemlow would rather stand by [[our]7215-our daughter]7216-our daughter 's grave than see [her]374-eliza fall in love with [Caryl Carne]356-carne . [You]6598-my dear know what [a handsome young man]7217-a handsome young man [he]299-mr. twemlow must be now , and full of French style and frippery . [I]292-mrs. twemlow am sure it is most kind of [you]6598-my dear to desire to help [[my]292-mrs. twemlow poor family]7218-my poor family ; but [you]6598-my dear would rue the day , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , that brought [him]299-mr. twemlow beneath [our]7215-our quiet roof . [I]292-mrs. twemlow have lost [[my]292-mrs. twemlow only son]7220-my only son , as it seems , by the will of [the Lord]848-the lord , who afflicts [us]7215-our . But [I]292-mrs. twemlow will not lose [[my]292-mrs. twemlow only daughter]7222-my only daughter , by any such folly of [my]292-mrs. twemlow own . "[292-mrs. twemlow] Tears rolled down [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow 's cheeks as [she]292-mrs. twemlow spoke of [her]292-mrs. twemlow mysterious affliction ; and [[her]292-mrs. twemlow husband]911-her husband , who knew that [she]292-mrs. twemlow was not weak - minded , consoled [her]292-mrs. twemlow by sharing [her]292-mrs. twemlow sorrow . " It shall be exactly as [you]292-mrs. twemlow like , "[911-her husband] [he]911-her husband said , after a quiet interval . " [You]292-mrs. twemlow say that no answer is needed ; and there is no address to send [one]6539-one to . [We]7215-our shall hear of it , of course , when [he]7220-my only son takes possession , if , indeed , [he]7220-my only son is allowed to do so . "[911-her husband] " Who is to prevent [him]7220-my only son from coming , if [he]7220-my only son chooses , to live in [the home of [[his]7220-my only son ancestors]7225-his ancestors]7224-the home of his ancestors ? [The estates]7226-the estates are all mortgaged , and [the park]7227-the park is gone , turned into [a pound for Scotch cattle]7228-a pound for scotch cattle - breeding . But [the poor old castle]7229-the poor old castle belongs to [us]7215-our still , because [no one]6581-no one would take the expense of [it]7229-the poor old castle . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " And because of the stories concerning [it]7229-the poor old castle , [Maria]291-maria . [[Your]291-maria nephew]7231-your nephew [Caryl]356-carne is a brave young fellow if [he]356-carne means to live there all alone , and [I]911-her husband fear [he]356-carne can afford [himself]356-carne no company . [You]291-maria understand [him]356-carne so much better : what do [you]291-maria suppose [his]356-carne motive is ? "[911-her husband] " [I]911-her husband make no pretence to understand [him]356-carne , [dear]6572-dear , any more than [[his]356-carne poor father]7233-his poor father could . [[My]911-her husband dear brother]7234-my dear brother was of headstrong order , and it did [him]356-carne no good to contradict [him]356-carne , and indeed it was dangerous to do so ; but [his]356-carne nature was as simple as [a child]775-a child 's almost , to [any one accustomed to [him]356-carne]7236-any one accustomed to him . If [he]356-carne had not married [that grand French lady , who revelled in every extravagance , though [she]7237-that grand french lady , who revelled in every extravagance , though she knew how we all were impoverished knew how [we]7238-we all were impoverished]7237-that grand french lady , who revelled in every extravagance , though she knew how we all were impoverished , [he]356-carne might have been living and in high position now , though a good many years [my]911-her husband senior . And the worst of it was that [he]356-carne did it at a time when [he]356-carne ought to have known so much better . However , [he]356-carne paid for it bitterly enough , and [[his]356-carne only child]7239-his only child was set against [him]356-carne . "[911-her husband] " A very sad case altogether , "[909-the rector] said [the rector]909-the rector . " [I]909-the rector remember , as if it were yesterday , how angry poor [Montagu]376-montagu carne was with [me]909-the rector . [You]7240-you remember what words [he]356-carne used , and [his]356-carne threat of attacking [me]909-the rector with [his]356-carne horsewhip . But [he]356-carne begged [my]909-the rector pardon , most humbly , as soon as [he]356-carne saw how thoroughly right [I]909-the rector was . [You]7240-you are like [him]356-carne in some things , as [I]909-the rector often notice , but not quite so generous in confessing [you]7240-you were wrong . "[909-the rector] " Because [I]911-her husband do n't do it as [he]356-carne did , [Joshua]294-joshua . [You]7240-you would never understand [me]911-her husband if [I]911-her husband did . But of course for [a man]6583-a man [you]7240-you can make allowance . [My]911-her husband rule is to do it both for [men]702-men and [women]6760-women , quite as fairly as if [one]6539-one was [the other]893-the other . "[911-her husband] " Certainly , [Maria]291-maria certainly . And therefore [you]7240-you can do it , and have always done it , even for poor [Josephine]377-josephine . No doubt there is much to be pleaded , by a candid and gentle mind , on [her]377-josephine behalf . "[911-her husband] " What ! [that dreadful creature who ruined [[my]909-the rector poor brother]7247-my poor brother]7246-that dreadful creature who ruined my poor brother , and called [herself]7246-that dreadful creature who ruined my poor brother [the Countess de Lune]378-the countess de lune , or some such nonsense ! No , [Joshua]294-joshua , no ! [I]909-the rector have not so entirely lost all English principle as to quite do that . Instead of being largeness , that would be mere looseness . "[909-the rector] " There are many things , however , that [we]7248-we never understood , and perhaps never shall in [this world]1329-this world , "[299-mr. twemlow] [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow continued , as if talking to [himself]299-mr. twemlow , for reason on that subject would be misaddressed to [her]1429-her ; " and nothing is more natural than that young [Caryl]356-carne should side with [[[his]356-carne mother]6535-his mother , who so petted [him]356-carne , against [[his]356-carne poor father]7233-his poor father , who was violent and harsh , especially when [he]356-carne had to pay such bills]7251-his mother , who so petted him , against his poor father , who was violent and harsh , especially when he had to pay such bills . But perhaps [[our]7248-we good nephew]7253-our good nephew has amassed some cash , though there seems to be but little on [the Continent]54-the continent , after all this devastation . Is there anything , [Maria]291-maria , in [his]7253-our good nephew letter to enable [us]7248-we to hope that [he]7253-our good nephew is coming [home]788-home with money ? "[299-mr. twemlow] " Not a word , [I]292-mrs. twemlow am afraid , "[292-mrs. twemlow] [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow answered , sadly . " But take it , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , and read it to [me]292-mrs. twemlow slowly . [You]291-maria make things so plain , because of practice every Sunday . Oh , [Joshua]294-joshua , [I]292-mrs. twemlow never can be sure which [you]294-joshua are greatest in the Lessons or the Sermon . But before [you]294-joshua begin [I]292-mrs. twemlow will shoot the bolt a little , as if it had caught by accident . [Eliza]374-eliza does rush in upon [us]7248-we sometimes in the most unbecoming , unladylike way . And [I]292-mrs. twemlow never can get [you]294-joshua to reprove [her]374-eliza . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " It would be as much as [[my]909-the rector place]7256-my place is worth , as [the maids]6809-the maids say when imagined to have stolen sugar . And [I]909-the rector must not read this letter so loud as the Lessons , unless [you]294-joshua wish [Lizzie]374-eliza to hear every word , for [she]374-eliza has all [[her]374-eliza mother]7258-her mother 's quick senses . There is not much of it , and the scrawl seems hasty . [We]7248-we might have had more for three and fourpence . But [I]909-the rector am not the one to grumble about bad measure as [the boy]7259-the boy said about [old Busby]379-old busby . Now , [Maria]291-maria , listen , but say nothing ; if feminine capacity may compass it . Why , bless [my]909-the rector heart , every word of it is French ! "[909-the rector] [The rector]909-the rector threw down [his]909-the rector spectacles , and gazed at [[his]909-the rector wife]6501-his wife reproachfully . But [she]6501-his wife smiled with superior innocence . " What else could [you]294-joshua expect , after all [his]7259-the boy years abroad ? [I]6501-his wife can not make out the whole of it , for certain . But surely it is not beyond the compass of masculine capacity . "[6501-his wife] " Yes , it is , [Maria]291-maria ; and [you]291-maria know it well enough . [No honest Englishman]7260-no honest englishman can endure a word of French . Latin , or Greek , or even Hebrew though [I]292-mrs. twemlow took to that rather late in life . But French is only fit for [women]6760-women , and [very few of [them]6760-women]7262-very few of them can manage it . Let [us]7263-us hear what [this Frenchman]7264-this frenchman says . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " [He]7259-the boy is not [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman , [Joshua]294-joshua . [He]7259-the boy is [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , and probably [a very fine one]7267-a very fine one . [I]292-mrs. twemlow wo n't be sure about all of [his]7259-the boy letter , because it is so long since [I]292-mrs. twemlow was at [school]7268-school ; and French books are generally unfit to read . But the general meaning is something like this : ' [MY]292-mrs. twemlow BELOVED AND HIGHLY VALUED [AUNT]7269-aunt , Since [I]292-mrs. twemlow heard from [you]7269-aunt there are many years now , but [I]292-mrs. twemlow hope [you]7269-aunt have held [me]292-mrs. twemlow in memory . [I]292-mrs. twemlow have the intention of returning to [the country of]7270-the country of [England]2-england , even in this bad time of winter , when the climate is most funereal . [I]292-mrs. twemlow shall do [my]292-mrs. twemlow best to call back , if possible , the scattered ruins of [the property]7130-the property , and to institute again the name which [[my]292-mrs. twemlow father]860-my father made displeasing . In this good work [you]7269-aunt will , [I]292-mrs. twemlow have faith , afford [me]292-mrs. twemlow [your]7269-aunt best assistance , and the influence of [your]7269-aunt high connection in [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood . Accept , [dear aunt]7274-dear aunt , the assurance of [my]292-mrs. twemlow highest consideration , of the most sincere and the most devoted , and allow [me]292-mrs. twemlow the honour of writing [myself]292-mrs. twemlow [[your]7269-aunt most loving and respectful nephew]7275-your most loving and respectful nephew , ' [CARYL CARNE]356-carne . ' Now , [Joshua]294-joshua , what do [you]294-joshua think of that ? "[292-mrs. twemlow] " Fine words and no substance ; like all French stuff . And [he]356-carne never even mentions [me]292-mrs. twemlow , who gave [him]356-carne a top , when [he]356-carne should have had the whip . [I]292-mrs. twemlow will not pretend to understand [him]356-carne , for [he]356-carne always was beyond [me]292-mrs. twemlow . Dark and excitable , moody and capricious , haughty and sarcastic , and devoid of love for animals . [You]7269-aunt remember [his]356-carne pony , and what [he]356-carne did to [it]7276-it , and the little dog that crawled upon [her]7276-it stomach towards [him]356-carne . For [your]7269-aunt sake [I]292-mrs. twemlow would have put up with [him]356-carne , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , and striven to improve [his]356-carne nature , which is sure to be much worse at six - and - twenty , after so many years abroad . But [I]292-mrs. twemlow confess it is a great relief to [me]292-mrs. twemlow that [you]7269-aunt wisely prefer not to have [him]356-carne in [this house]7213-this house , any more at least than [we]7279-we can help it . But who comes [here]6711-here ? What a hurry [we]7279-we are in ! [Lizzie]374-eliza , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow darling]6947-my darling , be patient . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " Here 's this plague of a door barred and bolted again ! Am [I]292-mrs. twemlow not to have an atom of breakfast , because [I]292-mrs. twemlow just happened to oversleep [myself]292-mrs. twemlow ? The mornings get darker and darker ; it is almost impossible to see to dress [oneself]292-mrs. twemlow . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " There is plenty of tinder in [the house]6709-the house , [Eliza]374-eliza , and plenty of good tallow candles , "[292-mrs. twemlow] [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow replied , having put away the letter , while [[her]292-mrs. twemlow husband]911-her husband let [the complainant]1433-the complainant in . " For the third time this week [we]7279-we have had prayers without [you]374-eliza , and the example is shocking for [the servants]7283-the servants . [We]7279-we shall have to establish the rule [you]374-eliza suggest too late to pray for food , too late to get it . But [I]1433-the complainant have kept [your]374-eliza help of bacon hot , quite hot , by the fire . And the teapot is under the cozy . "[1433-the complainant] " Thank [you]911-her husband , [dear mother]7284-dear mother , "[1315-the young lady] [the young lady]1315-the young lady answered , careless of words , if deeds were in [her]1315-the young lady favour , and too clever to argue the question . " [I]1315-the young lady suppose there is no kind of news this morning to reward [one]6539-one for getting up so early . "[1315-the young lady] " Nothing whatever for [you]292-mrs. twemlow , [Miss Lizzie]374-eliza , "[754-her father] said [[her]292-mrs. twemlow father]754-her father , as soon as [he]754-her father had kissed [her]292-mrs. twemlow . " But the paper is full of the prospects of war , and the extent of the preparations . If [we]7279-we are driven to fight again , [we]7279-we shall do it in earnest , and not spare [ourselves]7279-we . "[754-her father] " Nor [[our]7279-we enemies]7286-our enemies either , [I]1315-the young lady do hope with all [my]1315-the young lady heart . How long are [we]7279-we to be afraid of [them]7286-our enemies ? [We]7279-we have always invaded the French till now . And for [them]7286-our enemies to talk of invading [us]7279-we ! There is not a bit of spirit left in [this island]7287-this island , except in the heart of [Lord Nelson]276-nelson . "[1315-the young lady] " What [a hot little patriot]7288-a hot little patriot [this child]7289-this child is ! "[807-the father] said [the father]807-the father , with a quiet smile at [her]292-mrs. twemlow . " What would [she]7289-this child say to [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , who was more French than English , and would only write French letters ? And yet it might be possible to find [such people]7291-such people . "[807-the father] " If [such a wretch]7292-such a wretch existed , "[380-miss twemlow] cried [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow , " [I]380-miss twemlow should like to crunch [him]7292-such a wretch as [I]380-miss twemlow crunch this toast . For [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman [I]380-miss twemlow can make all fair allowance , because [he]7265-a frenchman can not help [his]7265-a frenchman birth . But for [an Englishman]7125-an englishman to turn [Frenchman]381-frenchman "[380-miss twemlow] " However reluctant [we]7295-we may be to allow it , "[1437-the candid rector] [the candid rector]1437-the candid rector argued , " [they]7296-they are [the foremost nation in [the world]695-the world]7297-the foremost nation in the world , just now , for energy , valour , decision , discipline , and [I]1437-the candid rector fear [I]1437-the candid rector must add patriotism . [The most wonderful man who has appeared in [the world]695-the world for centuries]7299-the most wonderful man who has appeared in the world for centuries is [[their]7296-they leader]7301-their leader , and by [land]6911-land [his]7299-the most wonderful man who has appeared in the world for centuries success has been almost unbroken . If [we]7295-we must have war again , as [I]1437-the candid rector fear [we]7295-we must , and very speedily , [our]7295-we chief hope must be that [the Lord]848-the lord will support [His]848-the lord cause against [the scoffer]7304-the scoffer and [the infidel]7305-the infidel , [the libertine]7306-the libertine and [the assassin]7307-the assassin . "[1437-the candid rector] " [You]7308-you see how beautifully [[your]7308-you father]6666-your father puts it , [Eliza]374-eliza ; but [he]6666-your father never abuses [people]944-people . That is a habit in which , [I]807-the father am sorry to say , [you]7308-you indulge too freely . [You]7308-you show no good feeling to anybody who differs from [you]7308-you in opinion , and [you]7308-you talk as if [Frenchmen]382-frenchmen had no religion , no principles , and no humanity . And what do [you]7308-you know about [them]382-frenchmen , pray ? Have [you]7308-you ever spoken to [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman ? Have [you]7308-you ever even seen [one]6539-one ? Would [you]7308-you know one if [you]7308-you even set eyes upon [him]6539-one ? "[807-the father] " Well , [I]1315-the young lady am not at all sure that [I]1315-the young lady should , "[1315-the young lady] [the young lady]1315-the young lady replied , being thoroughly truthful ; " and [I]1315-the young lady have no wish for the opportunity . But [I]1315-the young lady have seen [a French woman]7313-a french woman , [mother]7013-mother ; and that is quite enough for [me]1315-the young lady . If [they]382-frenchmen are so , what must [the men]826-the men be ? "[1315-the young lady] " There is a name for this process of feminine reasoning , this cumulative and syncopetic process of the mind , entirely feminine but regarded by itself as rational , a name which [I]807-the father used to know well in the days when [I]807-the father had the ten Fallacies at [my]807-the father fingers ' ends , more tenaciously perhaps than the Decalogue . Strange to say , the name is gone from [my]807-the father memory ; but but "[807-the father] " But then [you]7308-you had better go after it , [[my]6501-his wife dear]6598-my dear , "[6501-his wife] [[his]1439-his wife]6501-his wife suggested with authority . " If [your]7308-you only impulse when [you]7308-you hear reason is to search after hard names for it , [you]7308-you are safer outside of its sphere altogether . "[6501-his wife] " [I]909-the rector am struck with the truth of that remark , "[909-the rector] observed [the rector]909-the rector ; " and the more so because [I]909-the rector descry [a male member of [our]7318-our race]7317-a male member of our race approaching , with a hat at once the emblem and the crown of sound reason . Away with all fallacies ; it is [Church - warden Cheeseman]7319-church - warden cheeseman ! "[909-the rector] [CHAPTER XIV A HORRIBLE SUGGESTION]383-chapter xiv a horrible suggestion " Can [you]332-admiral darling guess what has brought [me]276-nelson down here in this hurry ? "[276-nelson] [Lord Nelson]276-nelson asked [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , having jumped like [a boy]899-a boy from [his]1439-his yellow post - chaise , and shaken [[his]1439-his old friend]1443-his old friend 's broad right hand with [his]1439-his slender but strenuous left one , even as a big bell is swung by a thin rope . " [I]747-the admiral have no time to spare not a day , not an hour ; but [I]747-the admiral made up [my]747-the admiral mind to see [you]332-admiral darling before [I]747-the admiral start . [I]747-the admiral can not expect to come [home]788-home alive , and , except for one reason , [I]747-the admiral should not wish it . "[747-the admiral] " Nonsense ! "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , who was sauntering near [his]747-the admiral upper gate , and enjoying [the world]695-the world this fine spring morning ; " [you]332-admiral darling are always in such a confounded hurry ! When [you]332-admiral darling come to [my]747-the admiral time of life , [you]332-admiral darling will know better . What is it this time ? [The Channel fleet]7321-the channel fleet again ? "[747-the admiral] " No , no ; [Billy Blue]384-billy blue keeps that , thank [God]287-god ! [I]747-the admiral hate looking after [a school of [herring - boats]7323-herring - boats]7322-a school of herring - boats . The Mediterranean for [me]747-the admiral , [[my]747-the admiral friend]6556-my friend . [I]747-the admiral received the order yesterday , and shall be at [sea]766-sea by the twentieth . "[747-the admiral] " [I]747-the admiral am very glad to hear it , for [your]332-admiral darling sake . If ever there was [a restless fellow in the good old times]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times [we]7327-we were not like that . Come up to [the house]6709-the house and talk about it ; at least [they]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times must take the horses out . [They]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times are not like [you]332-admiral darling ; [they]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times ca n't work forever . "[747-the admiral] " And [they]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times do n't get knocked about like [me]747-the admiral ; though one of [them]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times has lost [his]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times starboard eye , and [he]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times sails and steers all the better for it . Let [them]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times go up to [the stable]7329-the stable , [Darling]7330-darling , while [you]7330-darling come down to [the beach]776-the beach with [me]747-the admiral . [I]747-the admiral want to show [you]7330-darling something . "[747-the admiral] " What crotchet is in [his]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times too active brain now ? "[1446-the elder and stronger man] [the elder and stronger man]1446-the elder and stronger man asked [himself]1446-the elder and stronger man , as [he]1446-the elder and stronger man found [himself]1446-the elder and stronger man hooked by the right arm , and led down a track through the trees scarcely known to [himself]1446-the elder and stronger man , and quite out of sight from [the village]768-the village . " Why , this is not the way to [the beach]776-the beach ! However , it is never any good to oppose [him]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times . [He]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times gets [his]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times own way so because of [his]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times fame . Or perhaps that 's the way [he]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times got [his]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times fame . But to show [me]1446-the elder and stronger man about over [[my]1446-the elder and stronger man own land]7333-my own land ! But let [him]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times go on , let [him]7326-a restless fellow in the good old times go on . "[1446-the elder and stronger man] " [You]1448-his ancient commander are wondering , [I]276-nelson dare say , what [I]276-nelson am about , "[276-nelson] cried [Nelson]276-nelson , stopping suddenly , and fixing [his]276-nelson sound eye which was wonderfully keen , though [he]276-nelson was always in a fright about it upon the large and peaceful blinkers of [[his]276-nelson ancient commander]1448-his ancient commander ; " but now [I]276-nelson shall be able to convince [you]1448-his ancient commander , though [I]276-nelson am not [a land - surveyor]7334-a land - surveyor , nor even [a general of land - forces]7335-a general of land - forces . If [God Almighty]287-god prolongs [my]276-nelson life which is not very likely it will be that [I]276-nelson may meet that scoundrel , [Napoleon Bonaparte]385-napoleon , on [dry land]7336-dry land . [I]276-nelson hear that [he]385-napoleon is eager to encounter [me]276-nelson on the waves , [himself]385-napoleon commanding [a line - of - battle ship]7337-a line - of - battle ship . [I]276-nelson should send [him]385-napoleon to [the devil]7338-the devil in a quarter of an hour . And [ashore]7339-ashore [I]276-nelson could astonish [him]385-napoleon , [I]276-nelson think , a little , if [I]276-nelson had a good army to back [me]276-nelson up . Remember what [I]276-nelson did at [Bastia]55-bastia , in [the land that produced this monster]7340-the land that produced this monster , and where [I]276-nelson was called [the Brigadier]7341-the brigadier ; and again , upon [the coast of [Italy]56-italy]7342-the coast of italy , [I]276-nelson showed that [I]276-nelson understood all [their]7343-their dry - ground business . [Tush]386-tush ! [I]276-nelson can beat [him]385-napoleon , ashore and afloat ; and [I]276-nelson shall , if [I]276-nelson live long enough . But this time [the villain]7344-the villain is in earnest , [I]276-nelson believe , with [his]7344-the villain trumpery invasion ; and as soon as [he]7344-the villain hears that [I]276-nelson am gone , [he]7344-the villain will make sure of having [his]7344-the villain own way . [We]7345-we know , of course , there are [fifty men]7346-fifty men as good as [myself]276-nelson to stop [him]385-napoleon , including [you]7347-you , [[my]276-nelson dear Darling]7348-my dear darling ; but everything goes by reputation the noise of [the people praise - puff]7349-the people praise - puff . That 's all [I]276-nelson get ; while [the luckier fellows]7350-the luckier fellows , like [Cathcart]387-cathcart , get the prize - money . But [I]276-nelson do n't want to grumble . Now what do [you]7347-you see ? "[276-nelson] " Well , [I]747-the admiral see [you]7347-you , for one thing , "[747-the admiral] [the Admiral]747-the admiral answered , at [his]747-the admiral leisure , being quite inured to [[his]747-the admiral friend]1450-his friend 's quick fire , " and wearing a coat that would be a disgrace to [any other man in the navy]7351-any other man in the navy . And further on [I]747-the admiral see [some land that [I]747-the admiral never shall get [my]747-the admiral rent for]7352-some land that i never shall get my rent for ; and beyond that nothing but [the sea]706-the sea , with [a few fishing - craft]7354-a few fishing - craft inshore , and in the offing a sail , an outward - bound East [Indiaman]57-indiaman [some fool who would n't wait for convoy , with war as good as proclaimed]7355-some fool who would n't wait for convoy , with war as good as proclaimed again . "[747-the admiral] " Nothing but [the sea]706-the sea , indeed ? [The sweep of [the land]701-the land]7357-the sweep of the land , and the shelter of [the bay]7359-the bay , the shoaling of [the shore]716-the shore without a rock to break it , the headland that shuts out both wind and waves ; and outside [the headland]1266-the headland , off [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge , deep water for [a fleet of line - of - battle ships]7362-a fleet of line - of - battle ships to anchor and command [the land]701-the land approaches moreover , a stream of the purest water from [deep and never - failing springs Darling]7364-deep and never - failing springs darling , [the place of all places in [England]2-england for [the French]7366-the french to land]7365-the place of all places in england for the french to land is opposite to [your]7367-your front door . "[276-nelson] " [I]276-nelson am truly obliged to [you]7367-your for predicting , and to [them]7367-your for doing it , if ever [they]7367-your attempt such impudence . If [they]7367-your find out that [you]7367-your are away , [they]7367-your can also find out that [I]276-nelson am [here]6711-here , as [commander of the sea defences]7369-commander of the sea defences , from [Dungeness]58-dungeness to [Selsey - Bill]11-selsey bill . "[276-nelson] " That will make it all the more delightful to land at [your]7367-your front door , [[my]747-the admiral friend]6556-my friend ; and all the easier to do it . [My]747-the admiral own plan is to strike with all force at the head - quarters of [the enemy]6515-the enemy , because the most likely to be unprepared . About a year ago , when [I]747-the admiral was down [here]6711-here , a little before [[my]747-the admiral dear father]7373-my dear father 's death , without [your]7367-your commission [I]747-the admiral took command of [[your]7367-your fishing - craft]7374-your fishing - craft coming [home]788-home for [[their]7374-your fishing - craft Sunday]7376-their sunday , and showed [them]7374-your fishing - craft how to take [the beach]776-the beach , partly to confirm [my]747-the admiral own suspicions . There is [no other landing on [all the south coast]7379-all the south coast]7378-no other landing on all the south coast , [this side of [Hayling Island]60-hayling island]7380-this side of hayling island , fit to be compared with [it]6711-here for the use of [flat - bottomed craft]7381-flat - bottomed craft , such as most of [Boney]304-boney 's are . And remember the set of the tide , which makes the fortunes of [[your]7367-your fishermen]7382-your fishermen . To be sure , [he]304-boney knows nothing of that [himself]304-boney ; but [he]304-boney has sharp rogues about [him]304-boney . If [they]7374-your fishing - craft once made good [their]7374-your fishing - craft landing here , it would be difficult to dislodge [them]7374-your fishing - craft . It must all be done from [the land side]7383-the land side then , for even [a 42 - gun frigate]7384-a 42 - gun frigate could scarcely come near enough to pepper [them]7374-your fishing - craft . [They]7374-your fishing - craft love [shoal water]7385-shoal water , the skulks and that has enabled [them]7374-your fishing - craft to baffle [me]747-the admiral so often . Not that [they]7374-your fishing - craft would conquer [the country]6571-the country all brag but still it would be a nasty predicament , and scare [the poor cockneys]7387-the poor cockneys like [the very devil]7388-the very devil . "[747-the admiral] " But remember the distance from [Boulogne]22-boulogne , [Hurry]317-hurry . If [they]7374-your fishing - craft can not cross twenty - five miles of channel in the teeth of [[our]7389-our ships]7390-our ships , what chance would [they]7374-your fishing - craft have when the distance is nearer eighty ? "[276-nelson] " A much better chance , if [they]7374-your fishing - craft knew how to do it . All [[our]7389-our cruisers]7391-our cruisers would be to the eastward . One afternoon perhaps , when a haze is on , [they]7374-your fishing - craft make a feint with [light craft]7392-light craft toward [the Scheldt]61-the scheldt [every British ship]7393-every british ship crowds sail after [them]7374-your fishing - craft . Then , at dusk , [the main body of [the expedition]1189-the expedition]7394-the main body of the expedition slips with the first of the ebb to the westward ; [they]7374-your fishing - craft meet the flood tide in mid - channel , and using [their]7374-your fishing - craft long sweeps are in [Springhaven]3-springhaven , or at any rate the lightest of [them]7374-your fishing - craft , by the top of that tide , just when [you]7396-you are shaving . [You]7396-you laugh at such a thought of mine . [I]276-nelson tell [you]7396-you , [[my]276-nelson dear friend]7397-my dear friend , that with skill and good luck it is easy ; and do it [they]7374-your fishing - craft should , if [they]7374-your fishing - craft were under [my]276-nelson command . "[276-nelson] If [anybody else]1451-anybody else had even talked of such a plan as within the bounds of likelihood , [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling would have been almost enraged . But now [he]332-admiral darling looked doubtfully , first at [the sea]706-the sea as if [it]706-the sea might be thick with prames already , and then at [the land which was [his]332-admiral darling own]1453-the land which was his own as if the rent might go into [[a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman 's pocket]1455-a frenchman 's pocket , and then at [[his]332-admiral darling old and admired friend]1456-his old and admired friend , who had ruined [his]332-admiral darling sleep for the summer . " Happily [they]7374-your fishing - craft are not under [your]332-admiral darling command , and [they]7374-your fishing - craft have [no man]844-no man to compare with [you]332-admiral darling ; "[332-admiral darling] [he]332-admiral darling spoke rather nervously ; while [Nelson]276-nelson smiled , for [he]276-nelson loved the praise which [he]276-nelson had so well earned ; " and if it were possible for [you]332-admiral darling to talk nonsense , [I]276-nelson should say that [you]332-admiral darling had done it now . But two things surely [you]332-admiral darling have overlooked . In the first place , [the French]7366-the french can have no idea of the special opportunities [this place]804-this place affords . And again , if [they]7366-the french had , [they]7366-the french could do nothing , without [a pilot]7401-a pilot well acquainted with [the spot]7402-the spot . Though the landing is so easy , there are shoals outside , very intricate and dangerous , and known to none except [the natives of [the place]694-the place]7403-the natives of the place , who are jealous to the last degree about [their]7403-the natives of the place knowledge . "[276-nelson] " That is true enough ; and even [I]332-admiral darling should want [a pilot]7401-a pilot [here]6711-here , though [I]332-admiral darling know [every spit of sand eastward]7407-every spit of sand eastward . But away fly both [your]332-admiral darling difficulties if there should happen to be [a local traitor]7408-a local traitor . "[332-admiral darling] " [A traitor at [Springhaven]3-springhaven]7409-a traitor at springhaven ! Such a thing is quite impossible . [You]332-admiral darling would laugh at [yourself]332-admiral darling , if [you]332-admiral darling only knew the character of [[our]7410-our people]7411-our people . There never has been , and there never will be , [a Springhaven man capable of treachery]7412-a springhaven man capable of treachery . "[276-nelson] " That is good news , ay , and strange news too , "[1457-the visitor] [the visitor]1457-the visitor answered , with [his]1457-the visitor left hand on [his]1457-the visitor sword , for [he]1457-the visitor was now in full though rather shabby uniform . " There are [not many traitors in [England]2-england]7413-not many traitors in england , [I]1457-the visitor believe ; but [they]7413-not many traitors in england are as likely to be found in [one place]7414-one place as another , according to [my]1457-the visitor experience . Well , well , [I]1457-the visitor am very glad [you]332-admiral darling have [no such scoundrels]7415-no such scoundrels here . [I]1457-the visitor wo n't say a single word against [[your]332-admiral darling people]7416-your people , who are as fine a lot as any in [the south of [England]2-england]1197-the south of england , and as obstinate as any [I]1457-the visitor could wish to see . Of [an obstinate man]7418-an obstinate man [I]1457-the visitor can always make good ; with a limp one [I]1457-the visitor can do nothing . But bear in mind every word [you]332-admiral darling have heard [me]1457-the visitor say , because [I]1457-the visitor came down on purpose about it ; and [I]1457-the visitor generally penetrate the devices of [the enemy]6515-the enemy , though [they]7413-not many traitors in england lead [me]1457-the visitor on a wild - goose - chase sometimes , but only when [[our]7420-our own folk]7421-our own folk back [them]7413-not many traitors in england up , either by lies or stupidity . Now look once more , for [you]332-admiral darling are slower as well as a great deal wiser than [I]1457-the visitor am . [You]332-admiral darling see how [this land - locked bight of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]7422-this land - locked bight of springhaven seems made by [the Almighty]287-god for flat - bottomed craft , if once [they]7413-not many traitors in england can find [their]7413-not many traitors in england way into [it]7422-this land - locked bight of springhaven ; while [the trend of [the coast]6872-the coast towards [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge]7423-the trend of the coast towards pebbleridge is equally suited for [the covering fleet]7425-the covering fleet , unless a gale from southwest comes on , in which case [they]7413-not many traitors in england must run for it . And [you]332-admiral darling see that [the landed force]7426-the landed force , by crowning the hill above [[your]332-admiral darling house]7155-your house and across [the valley]704-the valley , might defy [[our]7429-our noble Volunteers]7430-our noble volunteers , and all that could be brought against [them]7430-our noble volunteers , till a hundred thousand cutthroats were established [here]6711-here . And [Boney]304-boney would make [his]304-boney head - quarters at [the Hall]6574-the hall , with [a French cook in [[your]332-admiral darling kitchen]7434-your kitchen]7433-a french cook in your kitchen , and [a German butler in [[your]332-admiral darling cellar]7436-your cellar]7435-a german butler in your cellar , and [[my]1457-the visitor pretty godchild]7437-my pretty godchild to wait upon [him]304-boney , for [the rogue]7438-the rogue loves [pretty maidens]7439-pretty maidens . "[1457-the visitor] " That will do . That is quite enough . No wonder [you]332-admiral darling have written poems , [Nelson]276-nelson , as [you]332-admiral darling told [us]7440-us the last time [you]332-admiral darling were [here]6711-here . If [[my]1458-the great sea - captain son]847-my son had only got [your]332-admiral darling imagination but perhaps [you]332-admiral darling know something more than [you]332-admiral darling have told [me]1458-the great sea - captain . Perhaps [you]332-admiral darling have been told "[1458-the great sea - captain] " Never mind about that , "[1458-the great sea - captain] [the great sea - captain]1458-the great sea - captain answered , turning away as if on springs ; " it is high time for [me]1458-the great sea - captain to be off again , and [my]1458-the great sea - captain chaise has springs on [her]7443-her cables . "[1458-the great sea - captain] " Not [she]7443-her . [I]1458-the great sea - captain have ordered [her]7443-her to be docked . Dine with [us]7440-us [you]332-admiral darling shall this day , if [we]7440-us have to dine two hours earlier , and though [Mother Cloam]388-mother cloam rage furiously . How much longer do [you]332-admiral darling suppose [you]332-admiral darling can carry on at this pace ? Look at [me]1458-the great sea - captain . [I]1458-the great sea - captain have double [your]332-admiral darling bodily substance ; but if [I]1458-the great sea - captain went on as [you]332-admiral darling do [you]332-admiral darling remember [the twenty - four - pounder old Hotcoppers put into the launch]7444-the twenty - four - pounder old hotcoppers put into the launch , and fired it , in spite of all [I]1458-the great sea - captain could say to [him]7444-the twenty - four - pounder old hotcoppers put into the launch ? Well , [you]332-admiral darling are just the same . [You]332-admiral darling have not got the scantling for the metal [you]332-admiral darling carry and are always working . [You]332-admiral darling will either blow up , or else scuttle [yourself]332-admiral darling . Look here , how [your]332-admiral darling seams are opening ! "[1458-the great sea - captain] Here [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling thrust [his]332-admiral darling thumb through the ravelled seam of [[his]332-admiral darling old friend]1443-his old friend 's coat , which made [him]332-admiral darling jump back , for [he]332-admiral darling loved [his]332-admiral darling old coat . " Yes , and [you]332-admiral darling will go in the very same way . [I]332-admiral darling wonder how any coat lasts so much as a month , with [you]332-admiral darling inside it . "[332-admiral darling] " This coat , "[276-nelson] said [Nelson]276-nelson , who was most sweet - tempered with [any one [he]276-nelson loved]1460-any one he loved , though hot as pepper when stirred up by [strangers]1461-strangers " this coat is the one [I]332-admiral darling wore at [Copenhagen]28-copenhagen , and a sounder and kinder coat never came on [a man]6583-a man 's back . [Charles Darling]332-admiral darling , [you]332-admiral darling have made a bad hit this time . If [I]332-admiral darling am no more worn out than this coat is , [I]332-admiral darling am fit to go to [sea]766-sea for a number of years yet . And [I]332-admiral darling hope to show it to [a good many Frenchmen]7447-a good many frenchmen , and take as many [ships]7448-ships , every time [they]7448-ships show fight , as there are buttons on it . "[332-admiral darling] " Then [you]332-admiral darling will double all [your]332-admiral darling captures at [the Nile]7449-the nile ; "[276-nelson] such a series of buttons had this coat , though mostly loose upon their moorings , for [[his]276-nelson guardian angel]1462-his guardian angel was not " domestic "[332-admiral darling] ; " but [you]332-admiral darling may be trusted not to let [them]7448-ships drift so . [You]332-admiral darling have given [me]276-nelson a lesson in coast - defence , and now [you]332-admiral darling shall be boarded by [the ladies]6733-the ladies . [You]332-admiral darling possess some gifts of the tongue , [[my]276-nelson friend]6556-my friend , as well as great gifts of hand and eye ; but [I]276-nelson will back [[my]276-nelson daughters]6613-my daughters to beat [you]332-admiral darling there . Come up to [the house]6709-the house . No turning of tail . "[276-nelson] " [I]276-nelson spoke very well in [the House of Lords]7454-the house of lords , "[276-nelson] said [Nelson]276-nelson , in [his]276-nelson simple way , " in reply to the speech of [[his]276-nelson Majesty]7455-his majesty , and again about [the Commissioner]7456-the commissioner 's Bill ; or at least [everybody]1350-everybody tells [me]276-nelson so . But in the House of [Ladies]7458-ladies [I]276-nelson hold [my]276-nelson tongue , because there is abundance without it . "[276-nelson] This , however , [he]276-nelson failed to do when the matter came to the issue ; for [[his]276-nelson godchild]1463-his godchild Horatia , more commonly called [Dolly]277-dolly , happened to be in the mood for taking outrageous liberties with [him]276-nelson . [She]277-dolly possessed very little of that gift most precious among [women]6760-women the sense of veneration ; and to [her]277-dolly [a hero]1465-a hero was only [a man heroic in acts of utility]1466-a man heroic in acts of utility . " [He]276-nelson shall do it , "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly said to [Faith]297-faith , when [she]277-dolly heard that [he]276-nelson was come again ; " if [I]277-dolly have to kiss [him]276-nelson , [he]276-nelson shall do it ; and [I]277-dolly do n't like kissing [those old men]7459-those old men . "[277-dolly] " Hush ! "[999-her elder sister] said [[her]277-dolly elder sister]999-her elder sister . " [Dolly]277-dolly , [you]277-dolly do say things so recklessly . [One]6539-one would think that [you]277-dolly liked to kiss [younger men]7461-younger men ! But [I]277-dolly am sure that is not [your]277-dolly meaning . [I]277-dolly would rather kiss [Lord Nelson]276-nelson than all [the young men in [the kingdom]7463-the kingdom]7462-the young men in the kingdom . "[277-dolly] " Well done , [Faith]297-faith ! [All the young men in [the kingdom]7463-the kingdom]7464-all the young men in the kingdom ! How recklessly [you]277-dolly do say things ! And [you]277-dolly ca n't kiss [him]276-nelson [he]276-nelson is [[MY]999-her elder sister godfather]6967-my godfather . But just see how [I]999-her elder sister get round [him]276-nelson , if [you]277-dolly have wits enough to understand it . "[999-her elder sister] So [these two]1468-these two joined in [their]1468-these two kind endeavour to make [the visitor]1457-the visitor useful , the object being so good that doubtful means might be excused for it . In different ways and for divers reasons , [each of [these young ladies]1471-these young ladies]1470-each of these young ladies now had taken to like [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore . [Faith]297-faith , by power of pity first , and of grief for [her]297-faith own misfortunes , and of admiration for [his]429-scudamore goodness to [[his]429-scudamore widowed mother]1340-his widowed mother which made [his]429-scudamore best breeches shine hard at the knees ; and [Dolly]277-dolly , because of [his]429-scudamore shy adoration , and dauntless defence of [her]277-dolly against a cow whose calf was on the road to terminate in veal , as well as [his]429-scudamore special skill with [his]429-scudamore pocket - knife in cutting out figures that could dance , and almost sing ; also [his]429-scudamore great gifts , when the tide was out , of making rare creatures run after [him]429-scudamore . What avails to explore female reason precisely ? [their]1468-these two minds were made up that [he]429-scudamore must be [a captain]6677-a captain , if [Nelson]276-nelson had to build [the ship]6558-the ship with [his]276-nelson one hand for [him]276-nelson . " After that , there is nothing more to be said , "[1475-the vanquished warrior] confessed [the vanquished warrior]1475-the vanquished warrior ; " but [the daughters of [an Admiral]6503-an admiral]7467-the daughters of an admiral should know that [no man]844-no man can be posted until [he]429-scudamore has served [his]429-scudamore time as [lieutenant]7470-lieutenant ; and [this young hero of yours]7471-this young hero of yours has never even held [the King]6893-the king 's commission yet . But as [he]7471-this young hero of yours has seen some service , and is beyond the age of [a middy]7473-a middy , in the present rush [he]7471-this young hero of yours might get appointed as [junior lieutenant]7474-junior lieutenant , if [he]7471-this young hero of yours had [any stout seconders]7475-any stout seconders . [[Your]7476-your father]6666-your father is [the man]921-the man , [he]6666-your father is always at hand , and can watch [his]6666-your father opportunity . [He]6666-your father knows more big - wigs than [I]1475-the vanquished warrior do , and [he]6666-your father has not given offence where [I]1475-the vanquished warrior have . Get [[your]7476-your father]6666-your father , [[my]1475-the vanquished warrior dears]6909-my dears , to attend to it . "[1475-the vanquished warrior] But [the ladies]6733-the ladies were not to be so put off , for [they]6733-the ladies understood the difference of character . [Lord Nelson]276-nelson was as sure to do a thing as [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was to drop it if it grew too heavy . Hence it came to pass that Blyth Scudamore , though failing of the Victory and Amphion which [he]332-admiral darling would have chosen , if the choice were [his]332-admiral darling received with that cheerful philosophy which had made [him]332-admiral darling so dear to [the school - boys]1477-the school - boys , and was largely required among [them]1477-the school - boys [his]332-admiral darling appointment as [junior lieutenant to [the 38 - gun frigate Leda]1479-the 38 - gun frigate leda , attached to [the Channel fleet under [Cornwallis]502-cornwallis , whose business it was to deal with the French flotilla of invasion]1480-the channel fleet under cornwallis , whose business it was to deal with the french flotilla of invasion]1478-junior lieutenant to the 38 - gun frigate leda , attached to the channel fleet under cornwallis , whose business it was to deal with the french flotilla of invasion . CHAPTER XV ORDEAL OF [AUDIT England]63-audit england saw the growing danger , and prepared , with an even mind and well - girt body , to confront it . As yet stood up no other country to help or even comfort [her]1481-her , so cowed was all the Continent by the lash , and spur of [an upstart]1482-an upstart . Alone , encumbered with the pack of [Ireland]64-ireland , pinched with hunger and dearth of victuals , and cramped with the colic of [Whiggery]65-whiggery , [she]1481-her set [her]1481-her strong shoulder to the wheel of fortune , and so kept it till [the hill]890-the hill was behind [her]1481-her . [Some nations which owe [their]1484-some nations which owe their existence to her existence to [her]1481-her]1484-some nations which owe their existence to her have forgotten these things conveniently ; [an Englishman]7125-an englishman hates to speak of them , through [his]7125-an englishman unjust abhorrence of self - praise ; and so does [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman , by virtue of motives equally respectable . But now the especial danger lay in the special strength of [England]2-england . [Scarcely any man along [the coast]6872-the coast , who had ever come across [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman]1487-scarcely any man along the coast , who had ever come across a frenchman , could be led by quotations from history or even from newspapers to believe that there was any sense in this menace of [his]7125-an englishman to come and conquer [us]1490-us . Even if [he]7125-an englishman landed , which was not likely for [none of [them]1492-them]1491-none of them could box the compass the only thing [he]7125-an englishman took would be a jolly good thrashing , and a few pills of lead for [his]7125-an englishman garlic . This lofty contempt on the part of [the seafaring men]1493-the seafaring men had been enhanced by [Nelson]276-nelson , and throve with stoutest vigour in [the enlightened breasts of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1494-the enlightened breasts of springhaven . Yet [military men]1495-military men thought otherwise , and so did [the owners of crops and ricks]1496-the owners of crops and ricks , and so did [the dealers in bacon and eggs and crockery , and even hardware]1497-the dealers in bacon and eggs and crockery , and even hardware . [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , for instance , who left nothing unsold that [he]301-mr. cheeseman could turn a penny by , was anything but easy in [his]301-mr. cheeseman mind , and dreamed such dreams as [he]301-mr. cheeseman could not impart to [[his]301-mr. cheeseman wife]6501-his wife on account of [her]6501-his wife tendency to hysterics but told with much power to [[his]301-mr. cheeseman daughter]1499-his daughter [Polly]291-maria , now [the recognised belle of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1500-the recognised belle of springhaven . [This vigilant grocer and butterman]1501-this vigilant grocer and butterman , tea , coffee , tobacco , and snuffman , hosier also , and [general provider for the outer as well as [the inner man]1503-the inner man]1502-general provider for the outer as well as the inner man , had much of that enterprise in [his]301-mr. cheeseman nature which [the country]6571-the country believes to come from [London]16-london . [His]301-mr. cheeseman possession of this was ascribed by [all persons]1505-all persons of a thoughtful turn to [his]301-mr. cheeseman ownership of [that well - built schooner [the London Trader]1507-the london trader]1506-that well - built schooner the london trader . Sailing as [she]6501-his wife did , when the weather was fine , nearly every other week , for [London]16-london , and returning with equal frequency , to [the women who had never been ten miles from [home]788-home]1508-the women who had never been ten miles from home [she]6501-his wife was [a mystery and a watchword]1510-a mystery and a watchword . [Not one of [them]1508-the women who had never been ten miles from home]6667-not one of them would allow lad of [hers]6501-his wife to join this romantic galleon , and tempt the black cloud of the distance ; neither did [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman yearn for reasons of [his]301-mr. cheeseman own about city prices to navigate [this good ship]1512-this good ship with [natives]1513-natives . Moreover , it was absurd , as [he]301-mr. cheeseman said , with a keen sense of [his]301-mr. cheeseman own cheapness , to suppose that [he]301-mr. cheeseman could find the funds to buy and ply [such a ship]1514-such a ship as that ! Truth is [a fugitive creature]1515-a fugitive creature , even when [she]6501-his wife deigns to be visible , or even to exist . The truth of [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's statement had existed , but was long since flown . Such was [his]301-mr. cheeseman worth that [he]301-mr. cheeseman could now afford to buy [the London Trader]1507-the london trader three times over , and pay ready money every time . But when [he]301-mr. cheeseman first invested hard cash in [her]1507-the london trader against the solid tears of [[his]301-mr. cheeseman prudent wife]1517-his prudent wife true enough it was that [he]301-mr. cheeseman could only scrape together one quarter of the sum required . [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman , who was then in a condition of absorbing interest with [Polly]291-maria , made it [her]300-mrs. cheeseman last request in [this world]1329-this world for [she]300-mrs. cheeseman never expected to get over it that [Jemmy]389-jemmy should not run in debt on a goose - chase , and fetch [her]300-mrs. cheeseman poor spirit from [its]300-mrs. cheeseman grave again . [James Cheeseman]390-james cheeseman was compelled as [the noblest man]1519-the noblest man may be to dissemble and even deny [his]390-james cheeseman intentions until the blessed period of caudle - cup , when , the weather being pleasant and the wind along [the shore]716-the shore , [he]390-james cheeseman found [himself]390-james cheeseman encouraged to put up the window gently . The tide was coming in with a long seesaw , and upon it , like [the baby in the cradle full of sleep]1521-the baby in the cradle full of sleep , lay rocking [another little stranger]1522-another little stranger , or rather [a very big one]1523-a very big one , to [the lady]1524-the lady 's conception . Let bygones be bygones . There were some reproaches ; but the weaker vessel , [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman , at last struck flag , without sinking , as [she]300-mrs. cheeseman threatened to do . And when [little Polly]291-maria went for [her]291-maria first airing , [the London Trader]1507-the london trader had accomplished [her]291-maria first voyage , and was sailing in triumphantly with a box of " tops and bottoms "[300-mrs. cheeseman] from [the ancient firm in [Threadneedle Street]66-threadneedle street]1526-the ancient firm in threadneedle street , which has saved [so many infants]1527-so many infants from the power that cuts the thread . After that , everything went as it should go , including this addition to the commercial strength of [Britain]67-britain , which [the lady]1524-the lady was enabled soon to talk of as " [[our]1529-our ship]7481-our ship , "[1524-the lady] and to cite when any question rose of the latest [London]16-london fashion . But even now , when a score of years , save one , had made [their]1529-our score and gone , [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman only guessed and doubted as to the purchase of [[her]1524-the lady ship]1530-her ship . [James Cheeseman]390-james cheeseman knew the value of [his]390-james cheeseman own counsel , and so kept it ; and was patted on both shoulders by [the world]695-the world , while [he]390-james cheeseman patted [his]390-james cheeseman own butter . [He]390-james cheeseman wore an apron of the purest white , with shoulder - straps of linen tape , and upon [his]390-james cheeseman counter [he]390-james cheeseman had a desk , with a carved oak rail in front of it and returned at either end . The joy of [his]390-james cheeseman life was here to stand , with goodly shirt sleeves shining , [his]390-james cheeseman bright cheeks also shining in the sun , unless it were hot enough to hurt [his]390-james cheeseman goods . [He]390-james cheeseman was not [a great man]1532-a great man , but [a good one]1533-a good one in the opinion of [all who owed [him]390-james cheeseman nothing , and even in [his]390-james cheeseman own estimate , though [he]390-james cheeseman owed so much to [himself]390-james cheeseman]1534-all who owed him nothing , and even in his own estimate , though he owed so much to himself . It was enough to make [any one who possessed a shilling hungry to see [him]390-james cheeseman so clean , so ready , and ruddy among the many good things which [his]390-james cheeseman looks and manner , as well as [his]390-james cheeseman words]1535-any one who possessed a shilling hungry to see him so clean , so ready , and ruddy among the many good things which his looks and manner , as well as his words , commended . And as soon as [he]390-james cheeseman began to smack [his]390-james cheeseman rosy lips , which nature had fitted up on purpose , over a rasher , or a cut of gammon , or a keg of best [Aylesbury]68-aylesbury , or a fine red herring , [no customer]1536-no customer having a penny in [his]1536-no customer pocket might struggle hard enough to keep it there . For the half - hearted policy of fingering [one]6539-one 's money , and asking a price theoretically , would recoil upon the constitution of [the strongest man]1538-the strongest man , unless [he]1538-the strongest man could detach from all cooperation the congenial researches of [his]1538-the strongest man eyes and nose . When the weather was cool and the air full of appetite , and a fine smack of salt from [the sea]706-the sea was sparkling on the margin of the plate of expectation , there was [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , with a knife and fork , amid a presence of hungrifying goods that beat the weak efforts of imagination . [Hams of the first rank and highest education]1540-hams of the first rank and highest education , springs of pork sweeter than the purest spring of poetry , pats of butter fragrant as the most delicious flattery , chicks with breast too ample to require to be broken , and sometimes prawns from round [the headland]1266-the headland , fresh enough to saw [one another]827-one another 's heads off , but for being boiled already . Memory fails to record one - tenth of all the good things gathered there . And why ? Because hope was the power aroused , and how seldom can memory endorse it ! Even in the case of [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's wares there were [people who said , after making short work with [them]1544-them]1543-people who said , after making short work with them , that short weight had enabled [them]1543-people who said , after making short work with them to do so . And [every one living in [the village]768-the village]1545-every one living in the village was surprised to find [his]1545-every one living in the village own scales require balancing again every time [he]1545-every one living in the village sent [[his]1545-every one living in the village little girl]1547-his little girl to [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's . [This upright tradesman]1548-this upright tradesman was attending to [his]1548-this upright tradesman business one cold day in May , 1803 , soon after [Nelson]276-nelson sailed from [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth , and [he]1548-this upright tradesman stood with [his]1548-this upright tradesman beloved pounds of farm - house butter , bladders of lard , and new - laid eggs , and squares of cream - cheese behind [him]1548-this upright tradesman , with a broad butter - spathe of white wood in [his]1548-this upright tradesman hand , a long goose - pen tucked over [his]1548-this upright tradesman left ear , and the great copper scales hanging handy . So strict was [his]1548-this upright tradesman style , though [he]1548-this upright tradesman was not above a joke , that only [his]1548-this upright tradesman own hands might serve forth an ounce of best butter to [the public]1405-the public . And whenever this was weighed , and the beam adjusted handsomely to the satisfaction of [the purchaser]1550-the purchaser , down went the butter to be packed upon a shelf uninvaded by the public eye . [Persons too scantily endowed with the greatest of all Christian virtues]1551-persons too scantily endowed with the greatest of all christian virtues had the hardihood to say that [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman [here]6711-here indulged in a process of high art discovered by [himself]301-mr. cheeseman . Discoursing of the weather , or the crops , or perhaps the war , and mourning the dishonesty of [statesmen]1553-statesmen nowadays , by dexterous undersweep of keen steel blade , from the bottom of the round , or pat , or roll , [he]1548-this upright tradesman would have away a thin slice , and with that motion jerk it into the barrel which [he]1548-this upright tradesman kept beneath [his]1548-this upright tradesman desk . " Is this , then , the establishment of [the illustrious Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman ? "[1548-this upright tradesman] The time was yet early , and [the gentleman who put this question]1554-the gentleman who put this question was in riding dress . [The worthy tradesman]1555-the worthy tradesman looked at [him]1555-the worthy tradesman , and the rosy hue upon [his]1555-the worthy tradesman cheeks was marbled with a paler tint . " This is [the shop of [the ' umble James Cheeseman]7483-the ' umble james cheeseman]7482-the shop of the ' umble james cheeseman , "[1555-the worthy tradesman] [he]1555-the worthy tradesman answered , but not with the alacrity of business . " All things good that are in season , and nothing kept unseasonable . With what can [I]1555-the worthy tradesman have the honor of serving [you]1555-the worthy tradesman , [sir]6639-sir ? "[1555-the worthy tradesman] " With a little talk . "[1556-the stranger] [The stranger]1556-the stranger 's manner was not unpleasantly contemptuous , but lofty , and such as [the English shopman]1557-the english shopman loves , and calls " aristocratic . "[1555-the worthy tradesman] " To talk with [a gentleman]863-a gentleman is a pleasure as well as an honour , "[301-mr. cheeseman] said [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman . " But not in [this public establishment]7486-this public establishment . "[301-mr. cheeseman] [The visitor]1457-the visitor waved both hands as [he]1548-this upright tradesman spoke , in a style not then common with [Englishmen]1559-englishmen though [they]1559-englishmen are learning eloquent gesticulation now . " It is fine , [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman ; but it is not bah , [I]1457-the visitor forget [your]1555-the worthy tradesman English words . "[1457-the visitor] " It is fine , [sir]6639-sir , as [you]6639-sir are good enough to observe "[1548-this upright tradesman] the humble [James Cheeseman]390-james cheeseman was proud of [[his]390-james cheeseman shop]1560-his shop " but not , as [you]6639-sir remarked , altogether private . That can hardly be expected , where business is conducted to suit universal requirements . [Polly]291-maria , [[my]1457-the visitor dear]6598-my dear , if [[your]291-maria mother]7019-your mother can spare [you]291-maria , come and take [my]1457-the visitor place at the desk a few minutes . [I]1457-the visitor have business inside with [this gentleman]7490-this gentleman . [You]291-maria may sell almost anything , except butter . If [any one]6859-any one wants that , [they]6859-any one must wait till [I]1457-the visitor come back . "[1457-the visitor] [A very pretty damsel , with a cap of foreign lace both adorning and adorned by [her]1561-a very pretty damsel , with a cap of foreign lace both adorning and adorned by her beautiful bright hair beautiful bright hair]1561-a very pretty damsel , with a cap of foreign lace both adorning and adorned by her beautiful bright hair , came shyly from a little door behind the counter , receiving with a quick blush [the stranger]1556-the stranger 's earnest gaze , and returning with a curtsey the courteous flourish of [his]1556-the stranger looped - up riding - hat . " What [a handsome gentleman]7492-a handsome gentleman ! "[291-maria] said [Polly]291-maria to [herself]291-maria ; " but there is something very sad and very wild in [his]7492-a handsome gentleman appearance . "[291-maria] [[Her]291-maria father]754-her father 's conclusion was the same , and [his]754-her father heart misgave [him]754-her father as [he]754-her father led in [this unexpected guest]1564-this unexpected guest . " There is no cause for apologies . [This place]804-this place is a very good one , "[1556-the stranger] [the stranger]1556-the stranger replied , laying down [his]1556-the stranger heavy whip on the table of [a stone - floored room]1566-a stone - floored room , to which [he]1556-the stranger had been shown . " [You]1556-the stranger are [a man of business]7494-a man of business , and [I]1556-the stranger am come upon dry business . [You]1556-the stranger can conjecture is it not so ? who [I]1556-the stranger am by this time , although [I]1556-the stranger am told that [I]1556-the stranger do not bear any strong resemblance to [[my]1556-the stranger father]860-my father . "[1556-the stranger] [He]1556-the stranger took off [his]1556-the stranger hat as [he]1556-the stranger spoke , shook back [his]1556-the stranger long black hair , and fixed [his]1556-the stranger jet - black eyes upon [Cheeseman]291-maria . [That upright dealer]1567-that upright dealer had not recovered [his]1556-the stranger usual self - possession yet , but managed to look up for [he]1556-the stranger was shorter by a head than [[his]1556-the stranger visitor]1568-his visitor with a doubtful and enquiring smile . " [I]1556-the stranger am [Caryl Carne]356-carne , of [Carne Castle]271-carne , as [you]1556-the stranger are pleased to call it . [I]1556-the stranger have not been in [England]2-england these many years ; from the death of [[my]1556-the stranger father]860-my father [I]1556-the stranger have been afar ; and now , for causes of [my]1556-the stranger own , [I]1556-the stranger am returned , with hope of collecting the fragments of the property of [[my]1556-the stranger ancestors]7497-my ancestors . It appears to have been [their]7497-my ancestors custom to scatter , but not gather up again . [My]1556-the stranger intention is to make a sheaf of the relics spread by [squanderers]7498-squanderers , and snapped up by [scoundrels]7499-scoundrels . "[1556-the stranger] " To be sure , to be sure , "[1569-the general dealer] cried [the general dealer]1569-the general dealer ; " this is vastly to [your]1556-the stranger credit , [sir]6639-sir , and [I]1569-the general dealer wish [you]1556-the stranger all success , [sir]6639-sir , and so will [all who have so long respected [[your]1556-the stranger ancient and honourable family]7503-your ancient and honourable family]7502-all who have so long respected your ancient and honourable family , [sir]6639-sir . Take a chair , [sir]6639-sir please to take a chair . "[1569-the general dealer] " [I]356-carne find very little to [my]356-carne credit , "[356-carne] [Mr. Carne]356-carne said , dryly , as [he]356-carne took the offered chair , but kept [his]356-carne eyes still upon [Cheeseman]291-maria 's ; " but among that little is a bond from [you]1556-the stranger , given nearly twenty years agone , and of which [you]1556-the stranger will retain , no doubt , a vivid recollection . "[356-carne] " A bond , [sir]6639-sir a bond ! "[893-the other] exclaimed [the other]893-the other , with [his]893-the other bright eyes twinkling , as in some business enterprise . " [I]893-the other never signed a bond in all [my]893-the other life , [sir]6639-sir . Why , a bond requires sureties , and [nobody]843-nobody ever went surety for [me]893-the other . "[893-the other] " Bond may not be the proper legal term . It is possible . [I]356-carne know nothing of the English law . But a document it is , under hand and seal , and [your]291-maria signature is witnessed , [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman . "[356-carne] " Ah well ! Let [me]356-carne consider . [I]356-carne begin to remember something . But [my]356-carne memory is not as it used to be , and twenty years makes a great hole in it . Will [you]6639-sir kindly allow [me]356-carne to see this paper , if [you]6639-sir have it with [you]6639-sir , [sir]6639-sir ? "[356-carne] " It is not a paper ; it is written upon parchment , and [I]893-the other have not brought it with [me]893-the other . But [I]893-the other have written down the intention of it , and it is as follows : "[893-the other] ' This indenture made between [James Cheeseman]390-james cheeseman with a long description , of the one part , and [Montagu Carne]376-montagu carne treated likewise , of the other part , after a long account of some arrangement made between [them]1571-them , witnesseth that in consideration of the sum of 300 pounds well and truly paid by [the said Montagu Carne]376-montagu carne to [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , [he]390-james cheeseman , [the said Cheeseman]1572-the said cheeseman , doth assign , transfer , set over , and so on , to [the said Carne]1573-the said carne , etc . , [one equal undivided moiety and one half part of the other moiety of and in a certain vessel]1574-one equal undivided moiety and one half part of the other moiety of and in a certain vessel , [ship , trading - craft]1575-ship , trading - craft , and so forth , known or thenceforth to be known as the [London]16-london Trader , of [Springhaven]3-springhaven , in [the county of Sussex]1576-the county of sussex , by way of security for the interest at the rate of five per cent . per annum , payable half - yearly , as well as for the principal sum of 300 pounds , so advanced as aforesaid . ' " "[0-i] If it should prove , [sir]6639-sir , that money is owing , " [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman said , with that exalted candour which made [a weak customer]7510-a weak customer condemn [his]0-i own eyes and nose , "[0-i] no effort on [my]0-i part shall be wanting , bad as the times are , to procure it and discharge it . In every commercial transaction [I]0-i have found , and [my]0-i experience is now considerable , that confidence , as between [man]6496-man and [man]6496-man , is the only true footing to go upon . And how can true confidence exist , unless " "[6583-a man] Unless [a man]6583-a man shows some honesty . And [a man who keeps books such as these]1581-a man who keeps books such as these , " pursued [the visitor]1457-the visitor , suggesting a small kick to a pile of ledgers , "[6583-a man] can hardly help knowing whether [he]1581-a man who keeps books such as these owes a large sum or whether [he]1581-a man who keeps books such as these has paid it . But that is not the only question now . In continuation of that document [I]0-i find a condition , a clause provisional , that it shall be at the option of the aforesaid Montagu Carne , and [[his]1581-a man who keeps books such as these representatives]1582-his representatives , either to receive the interest at the rate before mentioned and thereby secured , or , if [he]1583-he or [they]1584-they should so prefer , to take for [their]1582-his representatives own benefit absolutely three - fourths of the net profits , proceeds , or other increment realised by the trading ventures , or other employment from time to time , of [the said London Trader]1585-the said london trader . Also there is a covenant for the insurance of [the said vessel]1586-the said vessel , and a power of sale , and some other provisions about access to trading books , etc . , with which [you]1587-you have , no doubt , [a good acquaintance]1588-a good acquaintance , [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman . " [That enterprising merchant]7512-that enterprising merchant , [importer of commodities , and wholesale and retail dealer]7513-importer of commodities , and wholesale and retail dealer was fond of assuring [[his]1581-a man who keeps books such as these numerous friends]7514-his numerous friends that "[301-mr. cheeseman] nothing ever came amiss to [him]1581-a man who keeps books such as these . " But some of [them]7514-his numerous friends now would have doubted about this if [they]7514-his numerous friends had watched [his]1581-a man who keeps books such as these face as carefully as [Caryl Carne]356-carne was watching it . [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman could look [a hundred people]7515-a hundred people in the face , and with great vigour too , when a small account was running . But the sad , contemptuous , and piercing gaze as if [he]1581-a man who keeps books such as these were hardly worth penetrating and the twirl of the black tuft above the lip , and the firm conviction on the broad white forehead that it was confronting [a rogue too common and shallow]7516-a rogue too common and shallow to be worth frowning at all these , and the facts that were under them , came amiss to [the true James Cheeseman]390-james cheeseman . "[301-mr. cheeseman] [I]0-i scarcely see how to take this , " [he]0-i said , being clever enough to suppose that a dash of candour might sweeten the embroilment . "[0-i] [I]0-i will not deny that [I]0-i was under obligation to [[your]1589-your highly respected father]1590-your highly respected father , who was greatly beloved for [his]1590-your highly respected father good - will to [[his]1590-your highly respected father neighbours]1591-his neighbours . ' [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , ' [he]0-i used to say , ' [I]0-i will stand by [you]301-mr. cheeseman . [You]301-mr. cheeseman are [the only man of enterprise in [these here parts]1593-these here parts]1592-the only man of enterprise in these here parts . Whatever [you]301-mr. cheeseman do is for the good of [Springhaven]3-springhaven , which belonged to [[my]0-i family]1594-my family for centuries before [those new - fangled Darlings]1595-those new - fangled darlings came . And , [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , [you]301-mr. cheeseman may trust to the honour of [the Carnes]271-carne not to grind down [a poor man who has [his]1596-a poor man who has his way to make way to make]1596-a poor man who has his way to make . ' [Them]1597-them were [his]0-i words , [sir]6639-sir ; how well [I]0-i recollect them ! " "[0-i] Too well almost , " replied [the young man]861-the young man , coldly , "[0-i] considering how scanty was [your]301-mr. cheeseman memory just now . But it may save time , and painful efforts of [your]301-mr. cheeseman memory , if [I]0-i tell [you]301-mr. cheeseman at once that [I]0-i am not concerned in any way with the sentiments of [[my]0-i father]860-my father . [I]0-i owe [him]860-my father very little , as [you]301-mr. cheeseman must be well aware ; and the matter betwixt [you]301-mr. cheeseman and [me]0-i is strictly one of business . The position in which [I]0-i am left is such that [I]0-i must press every legal claim to the extremest . And having the option under this good document , [I]0-i have determined to insist upon three - quarters of the clear proceeds of [this trading - ship]1600-this trading - ship , from the date of the purchase until the present day , as well as the capital sum invested on this security . " "[6639-sir] Very well , [sir]6639-sir , if [you]6639-sir do , there is only one course left [me]0-i to go into [the Court of Bankruptcy]1602-the court of bankruptcy , see all [my]0-i little stock in trade sold up , and start in life again at the age of fifty - seven , with a curse upon [all old families]1603-all old families . " "[301-mr. cheeseman] [Your]301-mr. cheeseman curse , [[my]0-i good friend]7106-my good friend , will not add sixpence to [your]301-mr. cheeseman credit . And the heat [you]301-mr. cheeseman exhibit is not well adapted for calculations commercial . There is one other course which [I]0-i am able to propose , though [I]0-i will not give a promise yet to do so a course which would relieve [me]0-i from taking possession of [this noble ship which has made [your]301-mr. cheeseman fortune]1605-this noble ship which has made your fortune , and perhaps from enforcing the strict examination of [your]301-mr. cheeseman trading - books , to which [I]0-i am entitled . But before [I]0-i propose any such concession , which will be a grand abdication of rights , one or two things become necessary . For example , [I]0-i must have some acquaintance with [your]301-mr. cheeseman character , some certitude that [you]301-mr. cheeseman can keep [your]301-mr. cheeseman own counsel , and not divulge everything that arrives within [your]301-mr. cheeseman knowledge ; also that [you]301-mr. cheeseman have some courage , some freedom of mind from small insular sentiments , some desire to promote the true interests of [mankind]696-mankind , and the destruction of national prejudices . " "[6639-sir] Certainly , [sir]6639-sir ; all of those [I]0-i can approve of . They are very glorious things , " cried [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman [a man of fine liberal vein]7518-a man of fine liberal vein , whenever two half - crowns were as good as a crown . "[1608-we] [We]1608-we are cramped and trampled and down - trodden by the airs [big people]1609-big people give [themselves]1609-big people , and the longing of such of [us]1608-we as thinks is to speak [our]1608-we minds about it . Upon that point of freedom , [sir]6639-sir , [I]0-i can heartily go with [you]6639-sir , and every stick upon [[my]0-i premises]1611-my premises is well insured . " "[1507-the london trader] Including , [I]0-i hope , [the London Trader]1507-the london trader , according to [your]6639-sir covenant . And that reminds [me]0-i of another question is it well - found , well - manned , and [a good rapid ship to make the voyage]1613-a good rapid ship to make the voyage ? No falsehood , if [you]6639-sir please , about this matter . " "[1614-she] [She]1614-she is the fastest sailer on [the English coast]1615-the english coast , built at [Dunkirk]70-dunkirk , and as sound as a bell . [She]1614-she could show [her]1614-she taffrail , in light weather , to [any British cruiser in [the Channel]71-the channel]1616-any british cruiser in the channel . [She]1614-she could run a fine cargo of French cognac and foreign laces any day . " "[1614-she] It is not [my]0-i desire , " [Caryl Carne]356-carne replied , "[0-i] to cheat the British Revenue . For that purpose exist already [plenty of [British tradesmen]1618-british tradesmen]1617-plenty of british tradesmen . For the present [I]0-i impress upon [you]6639-sir one thing only , that [you]6639-sir shall observe silence , a sacred silence , regarding this conversation . For [your]6639-sir own sake [you]6639-sir will be inclined to do so , and that is the only sake [a man]6583-a man pays much attention to . But how much for [your]6639-sir own sake [you]6639-sir are obliged to keep [your]6639-sir counsel , [you]6639-sir will very soon find out if [you]6639-sir betray it . "[6639-sir] CHAPTER XVI [FOX - HILL]72-fox - hill When it was known in [this fine old village]1620-this fine old village that [young Squire Carne]357-carne from [foreign parts]1621-foreign parts was come back to live in [the ancient castle]1622-the ancient castle , there was much larger outlay both of words and thoughts about that than about any French invasion . " Let [them]1623-the able - bodied men land if [they]1623-the able - bodied men can , "[1623-the able - bodied men] said [the able - bodied men]1623-the able - bodied men , in discussion of the latter question ; " [they]1623-the able - bodied men wo n't find it so easy to get away again as [they]1623-the able - bodied men seem to put into [their]1623-the able - bodied men reckoning . But the plague of it all is the damage to the fishing . "[1623-the able - bodied men] Not that [the squadron of [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell]1624-the squadron of captain tugwell was shorn as yet of its number , though [all the young men]1625-all the young men were under notice to hold [themselves]1625-all the young men ready as " [Sea - Fencibles]7519-sea - fencibles . "[1623-the able - bodied men] The injury to [their]1625-all the young men trade lay rather in the difficulty of getting to [[their]1625-all the young men fishing - grounds]1626-their fishing - grounds , and in the disturbance of these by [cruisers]1627-cruisers , with little respect for [their]1625-all the young men nets and lines . Again , as the tidings of French preparation waxed more and more outrageous , [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell had as much as [he]278-zebedee tugwell could do to keep all [his]278-zebedee tugwell young hands loyal . All [their]1625-all the young men solid interest lay as [he]278-zebedee tugwell told [them]1625-all the young men every morning in sticking to [the Springhaven]3-springhaven flag a pair of soles couchant , herring salient , and mackerel regardant , all upon a bright sea - green rather than in hankering after roll of drum and [Union - Jack]74-union - jack . What could come of these but hardship , want of victuals , wounds , and death ; or else to stump about on one leg , and hold out a hat for a penny with one arm ? [They]1625-all the young men felt that it was true ; [they]1625-all the young men had seen enough of that ; it had happened in all [[their]1625-all the young men own families]1628-their own families . Yet such is the love of [the native land]1629-the native land and the yearning to stand in front of it , and such is the hate of being triumphed over by fellows who kiss [one another]827-one another and weep , and such is the tingling of the knuckles for a blow when the body has been kicked in sore places , that the heart will at last get the better of the head or at least it used to be so in [England]2-england . Wherefore [Charley Bowles]362-charley bowles was in arms already against [[his]362-charley bowles country 's enemies]1631-his country 's enemies ; and [Harry Shanks]1632-harry shanks waited for little except a clear proclamation of prize - money ; and even [young Daniel]346-master daniel was tearing at [his]346-master daniel kedge like a lively craft riding in a brisk sea - way . [He]346-master daniel had seen [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , and had spoken to [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , and [that great man]1633-that great man would have patted [him]346-master daniel on the head so patriotic were [his]346-master daniel sentiments if [the great man]1634-the great man had been a little taller . But the one thing that kept [Dan Tugwell]282-dan firm to [his]282-dan moorings at [Springhaven]3-springhaven was the deep hold of [his]282-dan steadfast heart in a love which it knew to be hopeless . To die for [[his]282-dan country]1635-his country might become a stern duty , about which [he]282-dan would rather not be hurried ; but to die for [Miss Dolly]277-dolly would be a wild delight ; and how could [he]282-dan do it unless [he]282-dan were at hand ? And now there were [so many young officers]1636-so many young officers again , landing in [boats]1637-boats , coming in post - chaises , or charging down [the road]1063-the road on horseback , that [Daniel]282-dan , while touching up the finish of [[his]282-dan boat]1639-his boat with paint and varnish and Venetian Red , was not so happy as [an artist]1640-an artist should be who knows how to place the whole . Sometimes , with the paint stirred up and creaming , and the ooze of the brush trimmed warily , through the rushes and ragwort and sea - willow [his]282-dan keen , unconquerable eyes would spy the only figure that quelled them , faraway , shown against the shining water , or shadowed upon the flat mirror of [the sand]1641-the sand . But , alas ! there was always [another figure near it , bigger , bulkier , framed with ugly angles , jerking about with the elbow sticking out , instead of gliding gracefully]1642-another figure near it , bigger , bulkier , framed with ugly angles , jerking about with the elbow sticking out , instead of gliding gracefully . Likely enough the lovely form , brought nearer to the eyes and heart by love , would flit about beautifully for two sweet moments , filling with rapture all the flashes of [the sea]706-the sea and calm of the evening sky beyond ; and then the third moment would be hideous . For [the figure of [the ungainly foe]1645-the ungainly foe]1644-the figure of the ungainly foe would stride across the delicious vision , huge against the waves like Cyclops , and like [him]282-dan gesticulant , but unhappily not so single - eyed that the slippery fair might despise [him]282-dan . Then away would fly all sense of art and joy in the touch of perfection , and a very nasty feeling would ensue , as if nothing were worth living for , and [nobody]843-nobody could be believed in . That plaguesome Polypheme was [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , begirt with [a wife]1647-a wife , and endowed with a family almost in excess of benediction , and dancing attendance upon [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , too stoutly for [his]282-dan own comfort , in the hope of procuring for [his]282-dan own Penates something to eat and to sit upon . [Some evil genius]1648-some evil genius had whispered , or rather trumpeted , into [his]282-dan ear for [he]282-dan had but one left , and that worked very seldom , through alarm about the bullet which had carried off its fellow that if [he]282-dan desired , as [he]282-dan did with heart and stomach , to get a clear widening by 200 pounds of [his]282-dan strait ways and restricted means , through [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling it might be done , and [Miss Dolly]277-dolly was the proper one to make [him]282-dan do it . For [the Inspectorship of [Sea]75-sea - Fencibles from [Selsea]76-selsea]392-the fencibles - Bill to [Dungeness]58-dungeness was worth all that money in hard cash yearly ; and [the late Inspector]1649-the late inspector having quitted this life through pork boiled in a copper kettle the situation was naturally vacant ; and [the Admiral]747-the admiral being [the man for whose check [the Inspectorship]1652-the inspectorship]1651-the man for whose check the inspectorship was appointed , it is needless to say that in the spirit of fair play the appointment was vested in [the Admiral]747-the admiral . The opinion of [all who knew [him]282-dan]1654-all who knew him was that [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard was fairly entitled to look for something higher . And [he]282-dan shared that opinion , taking loftier aim than figures could be made to square with , till [the latter]1655-the latter prevailed , as [they]1655-the latter generally do , because [they]1655-the latter can work without victuals . For although [the brave Captain]1656-the brave captain had lost three ribs or at any rate more than [he]282-dan could spare of [them]1657-them not being a pig in the service of [[his]282-dan country]1635-his country , [he]282-dan required as much as ever to put inside [them]1657-them ; and [[his]282-dan children]1659-his children , not having inherited that loss as scientifically as [they]1659-his children should have done , were hard to bring up upon the 15 pounds yearly allowed by [Great Britain]139-great britain for each of the gone bones . From the ear that was gone [he]282-dan derived no income , having rashly compounded for 25 pounds . In the nature of things , which the names have followed , [the father]807-the father is [the feeder]1661-the feeder ; and [the world]695-the world is full of remarks unless [he]807-the father becomes [a good clothier]1663-a good clothier also . But everything went against [this father]1664-this father , with [nine little Stubbards]1665-nine little stubbards running after [him]1664-this father , and no ninepence in any of [his]1664-this father pockets , because [he]1664-this father was shelfed upon half - pay , on account of the depression of the times and of [his]1664-this father ribs . But [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly was resolved to see [him]1664-this father righted , for [she]277-dolly hated all national meanness . " What is the use of having any influence , "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly asked [[her]277-dolly good father]1666-her good father , " unless [you]1666-her good father employ it for [[your]1666-her good father own friends]7520-your own friends ? [I]277-dolly should be quite ashamed to have it said of [me]277-dolly , or thought , that [I]277-dolly could get a good thing for any one [I]277-dolly was fond of , and was mean enough not to do it , for fear of paltry jealousy . Mean is much too weak a word ; it is downright dishonest , and what is much worse , cowardly . What is [the government]7521-the government meant for , unless it is to do good to [people]944-people ? "[277-dolly] " Certainly , [[my]277-dolly dear child]7523-my dear child , certainly . To [the people at large]7524-the people at large , that is to say , and the higher interests of [the country]6571-the country . "[277-dolly] " Can there be [any people]7526-any people more at large than [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard and [[his]391-captain stubbard wife]6501-his wife and [children]6895-children ? [Their]7526-any people elbows are coming out of [their]7526-any people clothes , and [they]7526-any people have scarcely got a bed to sleep upon . [My]747-the admiral income is not enough to stop to count , even when [I]747-the admiral get it paid punctually . But every farthing [I]747-the admiral receive shall go that is to say , if it ever does come into the lap of [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , anonymously and respectfully . "[747-the admiral] " Pay [your]7523-my dear child bills , first , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , taking the weather - gage of the discussion : " [a little bird]7529-a little bird tells [me]747-the admiral that [you]7523-my dear child owe a good trifle , even in [Springhaven]3-springhaven . "[747-the admiral] " Then [the little bird]7530-the little bird has got a false bill , "[277-dolly] replied [Dolly]277-dolly , who was not very easy to fluster . " Who is there to spend sixpence with in a little hole of this kind ? [I]277-dolly am not [a customer]7531-a customer for tea , coffee , tobacco , snuff , or pepper , nor even for whiting , soles , or conger . [Old Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman imports all the fashions , as [he]301-mr. cheeseman says ; but [I]277-dolly go by [my]277-dolly own judgment . And trumpery as [my]277-dolly income is , very little of it goes into [[his]301-mr. cheeseman till]7532-his till . But [I]277-dolly should like to know who told [you]7523-my dear child such a wicked story , [father]7004-father ? "[277-dolly] " Things are mentioned in confidence , and [I]747-the admiral put them together , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral . " Do n't say another word , or look as if [you]7523-my dear child would be happier if [you]7523-my dear child had something to cry about . [[Your]7523-my dear child dear mother]7534-your dear mother used to do it ; and it beats [me]747-the admiral always . [I]747-the admiral have long had [my]747-the admiral eye upon [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , and [I]747-the admiral remember well that gallant action when [his]391-captain stubbard three ribs flew away . [We]7535-we called [him]391-captain stubbard [Adam]394-adam , because of [[his]391-captain stubbard wife]6501-his wife coming just when [his]391-captain stubbard middle rib went , and [his]391-captain stubbard name was [Adam Stubbard]394-adam , sure enough . [Such men]7537-such men , in the prime of [their]7537-such men life , should be promoted , instead of being disabled , for a scratch like that . Why , [he]391-captain stubbard walks every bit as well as [I]747-the admiral do , and [his]391-captain stubbard watch - ribbon covers it . And [nine children]7538-nine children ! [Lord]7539-lord bless [my]747-the admiral heart ! [I]747-the admiral scarcely know which way to turn , with only four ! "[747-the admiral] Within a short fortnight [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard was appointed , with [an office established at [the house of [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks]1670-the house of widow shanks]1669-an office established at the house of widow shanks though [[his]391-captain stubbard real office]1671-his real office naturally was at [the public - house]1672-the public - house and Royal Proclamations aroused the valour of nearly [everybody who could read them]1673-everybody who could read them . [Nine little Stubbards]395-nine little stubbards soon were rigged too smart to know [themselves]395-nine little stubbards , as the style is of [all dandies]1674-all dandies ; and even [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard had a new belt made to go round [her]393-mrs. stubbard , when the weather was elastic . " These are the things that prove the eye of an All - wise Providence over [us]7540-us , "[1173-the captain] said [the Captain]1173-the captain to [the Admiral]747-the admiral , pointing out six pairs of short legs , galligaskined from one roll of cloth ; " these are the things that make one feel the force of the words of [David]396-david . "[1173-the captain] " Certainly , yes , to be sure ! "[1677-the gallant senior officer] replied [the gallant senior officer]1677-the gallant senior officer , all at [sea]766-sea as to the passage suggested . " Good legs [they]7541-they have got , and no mistake ; like the polished corners of [the temple]7542-the temple . Let [them]7541-they go and dip them in [the sea]706-the sea , while [you]747-the admiral give the benefit of [your]747-the admiral opinion [here]6711-here . Not here , [I]1173-the captain mean , but upon [Fox - hill yonder]78-fox - hill yonder ; if [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard will spare [you]747-the admiral for a couple of hours , most kindly . "[1173-the captain] Of the heights that look down with a breezy air upon [the snug nest of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1679-the snug nest of springhaven , the fairest to see from a distance , and to tread with brisk foot , is [Fox - hill]1680-fox - hill . For [the downs]1034-the downs , which are channelled with the springs that form [the brook]710-the brook , keep this for [their]1034-the downs own last spring into the air , before bathing in the vigorous composure of [the sea]706-the sea . All [the other hills]1684-the other hills fall back a little , to let [Fox - hill]78-fox - hill yonder have the first choice of aspect or bear the first brunt , as itself would state the matter . And to [anybody]838-anybody coming up , and ten times to [a stranger]6490-a stranger , [this resolute foreland]1687-this resolute foreland offers more invitation to go [home]788-home again , than to come visiting . For the bulge of the breast is steep , and ribbed with hoops coming up in denial , concrete with chalk , muricated with flint , and thornily crested with good stout furze . And the forefront of the head , when gained , is stiff with brambles , and stubbed with sloes , and mitred with a choice band of stanch sting - nettles . " It would take [a better Frenchman]7545-a better frenchman , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , with that brevity which is the happy result of stoutness up [steep hill]1690-steep hill , " than any of ' they flat - bottoms , ' as [Swipes]309-mr. swipes , [[my]747-the admiral gardener]7546-my gardener , calls them , to get through these prickles , [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , without Sark - blewing . [Such a wonderfully thin - skinned lot]7547-such a wonderfully thin - skinned lot [they]7547-such a wonderfully thin - skinned lot are ! Did [I]747-the admiral ever tell [you]391-captain stubbard the story of [[[our]7548-we boatswain]7549-our boatswain 's mate]7550-our boatswain 's mate ? But that takes a better sailing breeze than [I]747-the admiral 've got now . [You]391-captain stubbard see where [we]7548-we are , do n't [you]391-captain stubbard ? "[747-the admiral] " Certainly , [Admiral]332-admiral darling , "[391-captain stubbard] replied [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , disdaining to lay hand to [his]391-captain stubbard injured side , painfully as it yearned for pressure ; " [we]7548-we have had a long pull , and [we]7548-we get a fine outlook over [the country]6571-the country for leagues , and [the Channel]7552-the channel . How close at hand everything looks ! [I]391-captain stubbard suppose [we]7548-we shall have rain , and [we]7548-we want it . [I]391-captain stubbard could thump [that old castle among the trees]7553-that old castle among the trees into smash , and [[your]391-captain stubbard church]7554-your church looks as if [I]391-captain stubbard could put a shot with a rifle - gun into the bell - chamber . "[391-captain stubbard] " And so [you]391-captain stubbard could . What [I]747-the admiral want to show [you]391-captain stubbard is that very point , and the importance of it . With a battery of long twenty - fours up here , [the landing]7555-the landing , [the bay]7359-the bay , and all [the roads]7133-the roads are at [our]7548-we mercy . [[My]747-the admiral dear old friend]6890-my dear old friend [Nelson]276-nelson drew [my]747-the admiral attention to it . "[747-the admiral] " It is plain as a pikestaff to [Tom]397-tom , [Dick]398-dick , or [Harry]302-mrs. shanks : "[391-captain stubbard] [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard was [a frank , straightforward man]1691-a frank , straightforward man , and much as [he]391-captain stubbard owed to [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's aid , not a farthing would [he]391-captain stubbard pay in flattery . " But why should [we]7548-we want to command [this spot]7559-this spot ? There is nothing to protect but [a few common houses]7560-a few common houses , and some half - score of [fishing - craft]7561-fishing - craft , and [a schooner that trades to [London]16-london]7562-a schooner that trades to london , and [yonder old church]7563-yonder old church , and oh yes , to be sure , [[your]747-the admiral own house and property]7564-your own house and property , [Admiral]7565-admiral . "[391-captain stubbard] " [Those]7566-those must take [their]7566-those chance , like [others]6525-others . [I]747-the admiral hope [I]747-the admiral know better than to think of [them]7566-those in comparison with the good of [the country]6571-the country . But if [we]7548-we fail to occupy [this important post]7569-this important post , [the enemy]6515-the enemy might take [us]7548-we by surprise , and do so . "[747-the admiral] " Possible , but most improbable . [This little place]7571-this little place lies , by the trend of [the coast]6872-the coast , quite out of [their]6515-the enemy course from [Boulogne]22-boulogne to [London]16-london ; and what is there here to tempt [them]6515-the enemy ? [No rich town to sack , no great commerce to rob]7573-no rich town to sack , no great commerce to rob , [no valuable shipping to lay hands on]7574-no valuable shipping to lay hands on . "[391-captain stubbard] " No ; but there 's [[my]391-captain stubbard house]7575-my house and [[my]391-captain stubbard two girls]7576-my two girls ; and [I]391-captain stubbard do n't want [my]391-captain stubbard old roof burned , and [[my]391-captain stubbard daughters]6613-my daughters put to wait on [Boney]304-boney . But to think of self - interest is below contempt , with [[our]7578-we country]7116-our country going through such trials . Neither should [we]7578-we add any needless expense to a treasury already overburdened . "[391-captain stubbard] " Certainly not . It would be absolutely wicked . [We]7578-we have a long and costly war before [us]7578-we , and not a shilling should be spent except in case of clear necessity . "[747-the admiral] " [I]391-captain stubbard am very glad indeed to find [your]332-admiral darling opinion so decided , so untainted with petty self - interest . "[391-captain stubbard] As [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling spoke [he]332-admiral darling closed a little silver telescope , with which [he]332-admiral darling had been gazing through [the wooded coronet of [the hill]890-the hill]1693-the wooded coronet of the hill . " [I]332-admiral darling thought it [my]332-admiral darling duty to consult [you]332-admiral darling , [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , before despatching this letter , which , being backed by [Nelson]276-nelson 's opinion , would probably have received attention . If a strong battery were thrown up here , as it would be in a fortnight from the receipt of this bit of foolscap , the appointment of [commandant]7580-commandant would rest with [me]332-admiral darling , and [I]332-admiral darling could appoint [[nobody]843-nobody but [your]332-admiral darling good self]7582-nobody but your good self , because of [your]332-admiral darling well - known experience in earthworks . The appointment would have doubled [your]332-admiral darling present pay , which , though better than nothing , is far below [your]332-admiral darling merits . But [your]332-admiral darling opinion settles the question otherwise , and [I]332-admiral darling must burn [my]332-admiral darling letter . Let [us]7583-us lose no more time . [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard will call [me]332-admiral darling [a savage]7584-a savage , for keeping [you]332-admiral darling away so long . "[332-admiral darling] " Important business , "[1173-the captain] replied [the Captain]1173-the captain , " will not wait even for [ladies]7458-ladies , or , rather , [they]7458-ladies must try to wait for it , and give way to more reasonable urgency . Some time is required for considering this matter , and deciding what is most for the interest of [the nation]6787-the nation . Oblige [me]1173-the captain with [your]332-admiral darling spy - glass , [Admiral]7565-admiral . There is one side on which [I]1173-the captain have neglected to look out , and that may of all be the most important . A conclusion arrived at by [yourself]332-admiral darling and [Nelson]276-nelson is not to be hastily set aside . [Your]332-admiral darling knowledge of [the country]6571-the country is so far beyond [mine]1173-the captain , though [I]1173-the captain may have had more to do with land - works . [We]7589-we ought to think twice , [sir]6639-sir , if [the government]7521-the government will pay for it , about a valuable job of this kind . "[1173-the captain] With these words [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard began to use the telescope carefully , forming [his]391-captain stubbard opinion through it , and wisely shaking [his]391-captain stubbard head , now and then , with a longer and longer focus . Then [he]391-captain stubbard closed the glass , and [his]391-captain stubbard own lips firmly whereby [a man]6583-a man announces that no other should open [his]6583-a man against [them]1697-them and sternly striding [the yard]1698-the yard exact , took measurement for [the battery]1699-the battery . [The hill]890-the hill was crowned with a ring of Scotch firs , casting a quiet shade upon the warlike haste of [the Captain]1173-the captain . If [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling smiled , it was to [the landscape]1702-the landscape and the offing , for [he]332-admiral darling knew that [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard was of rather touchy fibre , and relished no jokes unless of home production . [His]391-captain stubbard slow , solid face was enough to show this , and the squareness of [his]391-captain stubbard outline , and the forward thrust of [his]391-captain stubbard knees as [he]391-captain stubbard walked , and the larkspur impress of [his]391-captain stubbard lingering heels . And [he]391-captain stubbard seldom said much , without something to say . " Well , "[747-the admiral] cried [the Admiral]747-the admiral , growing tired of sitting so long upon a fallen trunk , " what conclusion do [you]391-captain stubbard feel inclined to come to ? ' Tis [a fine breezy place]7592-a fine breezy place to clear the brain , and a briny air to sharpen the judgment . "[747-the admiral] " Only one tree need come down this crooked one at the southeast corner . "[391-captain stubbard] [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard began to swing [his]391-captain stubbard arms about , like a windmill uncertain of the wind . " [All gentlemen]7593-all gentlemen hate to have a tree cut down , [all blackguards]7594-all blackguards delight in the process . [Admiral]7565-admiral , [we]7596-we will not hurt [your]7565-admiral trees . [They]7597-they will add to [our]7596-we strength , by masking it . Six long twenty - fours of the new make , here in front , and two eighteens upon either flank , and [I]391-captain stubbard should like to see [the whole of the [Boulogne]22-boulogne flotilla]7598-the whole of the boulogne flotilla try to take [yonder shore]7599-yonder shore by daylight . That is to say , of course , if [I]391-captain stubbard commanded , with good old salts to second [me]391-captain stubbard . With [[your]7565-admiral common artillery officers]7600-your common artillery officers , [landlubbers , smell - the - wicks , cross - the - braces sons of guns]7601-landlubbers , smell - the - wicks , cross - the - braces sons of guns , there had better not be anything at all put up . [They]7601-landlubbers , smell - the - wicks , cross - the - braces sons of guns ca n't make a fortification ; and when [they]7601-landlubbers , smell - the - wicks , cross - the - braces sons of guns have made it , [they]7601-landlubbers , smell - the - wicks , cross - the - braces sons of guns ca n't work it . [Admiral Darling]7602-admiral darling , [you]7565-admiral know that , though [you]7565-admiral have not had the bad luck to deal with [them]7601-landlubbers , smell - the - wicks , cross - the - braces sons of guns as [I]391-captain stubbard have . [I]391-captain stubbard may thank one of [them]7601-landlubbers , smell - the - wicks , cross - the - braces sons of guns for being up here on the shelf . "[391-captain stubbard] " Of one thing [you]7565-admiral may be quite certain , "[1704-the commander of the sea defence] replied [the commander of the sea defence]1704-the commander of the sea defence ; " if [we]7603-we have [any battery on [this Fox - hill]7605-this fox - hill]7604-any battery on this fox - hill , [it]7604-any battery on this fox - hill shall be constructed and manned by blue - jackets . [I]1704-the commander of the sea defence have a large draft of them now at discretion . [Every man in [Springhaven]3-springhaven]7606-every man in springhaven will lend a hand , if paid for it . It would take at least a twelvemonth to get it done from [Woolwich]80-woolwich . [A seaman]7607-a seaman does a thing before [a landsman]7608-a landsman thinks about it . "[1704-the commander of the sea defence] CHAPTER XVII [SEA - SIDE LODGINGS]1705-sea - side lodgings To set a dog barking is easier than to stop [him]1706-his by the soundest reasoning . Even if the roof above [his]1706-his honest head , growing loose on its nails , is being mended , [he]1706-his comes out to ask about the matter , and in strong terms proclaims [his]1706-his opinion to the distance . After this kind behaved [the people about to be protected by this battery]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery . [They]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery had dreamed of no danger till [they]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery saw [[their]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery houses]1708-their houses beginning to be protected , and for this though it added to [their]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery importance [they]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery were not truly thankful . [They]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery took it in various ways , according to [their]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery rich variety of reflection ; but the way in which [nobody]843-nobody took it was that of gratitude and humility . " Everything upside down , "[1707-the people about to be protected by this battery] [they]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery said , " everything gone clean topsy - turvy ! And the deep meaning of it is to rob [[our]7609-our fishing]7610-our fishing , under pretence of [the Nationals]399-the nationals . It may bring a good bit of money to [the place]694-the place , for the lining of one or two pockets , such as [John Prater]358-john prater 's and [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's ; but [I]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery never did hold so much with money , when shattery ways comes along of it . [No daughter of mine]7612-no daughter of mine stirs out - of - doors after sundown , [I]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery can tell [them]1707-the people about to be protected by this battery . "[1707-the people about to be protected by this battery] Thus were the minds of [the men]826-the men disturbed , or at any rate those of [the elder ones]1711-the elder ones ; while [the women]6658-the women , on the whole , were pleased , although [they]6658-the women pretended to be contemptuous . " [I]6658-the women 'll tell [you]305-widow shanks what [I]6658-the women think , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , "[6658-the women] [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman said to [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks quite early , " if [you]305-widow shanks take a farthing less than half a guinea a week for [[your]305-widow shanks dimity - parlour]7614-your dimity - parlour , with the window up [the hill]890-the hill , and the little door under the big sweet - briar , [I]300-mrs. cheeseman shall think that [you]305-widow shanks are not as [you]305-widow shanks used to be . "[300-mrs. cheeseman] " And right [you]305-widow shanks would be , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , and too right there ; "[302-mrs. shanks] [Mrs. Shanks]302-mrs. shanks sighed deeply as [she]302-mrs. shanks thought of it . " There is [nobody]843-nobody but [you]305-widow shanks can understand it , and [I]302-mrs. shanks do n't mind saying it on that account to [you]305-widow shanks . Whenever [I]302-mrs. shanks have wanted for a little bit of money , as the nature of [lone widows]7618-lone widows generally does , it has always been out of [your]305-widow shanks power , [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman , to oblige [me]302-mrs. shanks , and quite right of [you]305-widow shanks . But [I]302-mrs. shanks have [a good son]7619-a good son , thank [the Lord]848-the lord , by the name of [Harry]302-mrs. shanks , to provide for [me]302-mrs. shanks ; and a guinea a week is the agreement now for [the dimity - parlour]7621-the dimity - parlour , and the three leg'd bed , and cold dinner to be paid for extra , such as [I]302-mrs. shanks might send for to [[your]305-widow shanks good shop]7622-your good shop , with the money ready in the hand of [[my]302-mrs. shanks little girl]7623-my little girl , and jug below [her]7623-my little girl apron for refreshment from [the Darling]7624-the darling . "[302-mrs. shanks] " Well , [I]302-mrs. shanks never ! [[My]302-mrs. shanks dear soul]7625-my dear soul , [you]305-widow shanks have taken all [my]302-mrs. shanks breath away . Why , it must be [the captain of [all the gunners]7627-all the gunners]7626-the captain of all the gunners . How [gunpowder]7628-gunpowder do pay , to be sure ! "[302-mrs. shanks] " Lor , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , why , do n't [you]6642-ma'am know , "[302-mrs. shanks] replied [Mrs. Shanks]302-mrs. shanks , with some contempt , " that [the man with three ribs]7630-the man with three ribs is [the captain of the gunners]7631-the captain of the gunners [the man in [[my]302-mrs. shanks back sitting - room]7633-my back sitting - room]7632-the man in my back sitting - room ? No dimity - parlour for [him]7630-the man with three ribs with [[his]7630-the man with three ribs family]7634-his family , not for a guinea and a half a week . But if [I]302-mrs. shanks was to tell [you]6642-ma'am who [the gentleman]7635-the gentleman is , and [one of the highest all round these parts]7636-one of the highest all round these parts , truthful as [you]6642-ma'am know [me]302-mrs. shanks , [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman , [you]6642-ma'am would say to [yourself]6642-ma'am , what [a liar]7025-a liar [she]7632-the man in my back sitting - room is ! "[302-mrs. shanks] " [Mrs. Shanks]302-mrs. shanks , [I]302-mrs. shanks never use coarse expressions , even to [myself]302-mrs. shanks in private . And perhaps [I]302-mrs. shanks could tell [you]6642-ma'am a thing or two would astonish [you]6642-ma'am more than [me]302-mrs. shanks , [ma'am]6642-ma'am . Suppose [I]302-mrs. shanks should tell [you]6642-ma'am , to begin with , who [[your]6642-ma'am guinea lodger]7639-your guinea lodger is ? "[302-mrs. shanks] " That [you]6642-ma'am could never do , [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman , with all [your]6642-ma'am time a - counting changes . [He]7639-your guinea lodger is not of the rank for a twopenny rasher , or a wedge of cheese packed in old petticoat . "[302-mrs. shanks] [These two ladies]1713-these two ladies now looked at [one another]827-one another . [They]1713-these two ladies had not had a quarrel for almost three months , and a large arrear of [little pricks on either side]1715-little pricks on either side was pending . Sooner or later it would have to be fought out like a feud between [two nations]1716-two nations , with a houseful of loss and woe to either side , but a thimbleful of pride and glory . Yet so much wiser were [these women]1717-these women than the most sagacious nations that [they]1717-these women put off to a cheaper time [their]1717-these women grudge against [each other]1323-each other . " [His]7639-your guinea lodger rank may be royal , "[1719-the wife of mr. cheeseman] said [the wife of [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman]1719-the wife of mr. cheeseman , " though [a going - downhill kind of royalty]7640-a going - downhill kind of royalty , perhaps , and yet [he]7639-your guinea lodger might be glad , [Mrs. Shanks]302-mrs. shanks , to come where the butter has the milk spots , and none is in the cheese , [ma'am]6642-ma'am . "[1719-the wife of mr. cheeseman] " If such should be [his]7639-your guinea lodger wish , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , for supper or for breakfast , or even for dinner on a Sunday when the rain comes through [the Castle]7643-the castle , [you]6642-ma'am may trust [me]300-mrs. cheeseman to know where to send [him]7639-your guinea lodger , but not to guarantee [him]7639-your guinea lodger at all of [his]7639-your guinea lodger money . "[300-mrs. cheeseman] " [They]1717-these women high ones is very apt to slip in that , "[300-mrs. cheeseman] [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman answered , thoughtfully ; " [they]1717-these women seem to be less particular in paying for a thing than [they]1717-these women was to have it good . But [a burnt child]7644-a burnt child dreads the fire , as [they]1717-these women say ; and [a young man with a castleful of owls and rats]7645-a young man with a castleful of owls and rats , by reason of going for these hundred years on credit , will have it brought [home]788-home to [him]7639-your guinea lodger to pay ready money . But [the Lord]848-the lord be over [us]7648-us ! if [I]300-mrs. cheeseman do n't see [him]7639-your guinea lodger a - going [your]6642-ma'am way already ! Good - by , [[my]300-mrs. cheeseman dear]6598-my dear soul good - by , and preserve [you]6642-ma'am ; and if at any time short of table or bed linen , a loan from [an old friend]7650-an old friend , and coming back well washed , and it sha'n't be , as [the children]810-the children sing , ' [A friend with a loan]7652-a friend with a loan has the pick of [your]6642-ma'am bone , and [he]7652-a friend with a loan wo n't let [you]6642-ma'am very long alone . ' "[300-mrs. cheeseman] " Many thanks to [you]300-mrs. cheeseman for friendly meaning , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , "[1720-the widow] said [the widow]1720-the widow , as [she]1720-the widow took up [her]1720-the widow basket to go [home]788-home , " and glad [I]1720-the widow may be to profit by it , with the time commanding . But as yet [I]1720-the widow have had neither sleepers or feeders in [[my]1720-the widow little house]7654-my little house , but [the children]810-the children . Though both of [them]810-the children reserves the right to do it , if nature should so compel [them]810-the children [the three - ribbed gentleman with one ear]7656-the three - ribbed gentleman with one ear , at five shillings a week , in [the sitting - room]7657-the sitting - room , and [the young man]861-the young man up over [him]7656-the three - ribbed gentleman with one ear . [Their]810-the children meaning is for business , and studying , and keeping of accounts , and having of a quiet place in bad weather , though feed [they]810-the children must , sooner or later , [I]1720-the widow depend ; and then who is there but [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman ? "[1720-the widow] " How grand [he]861-the young man do look upon that black horse , quite as solid as if [he]861-the young man was glued to it ! "[1722-the lady of the shop] [the lady of [the shop]6644-the shop]1722-the lady of the shop replied , as [she]1722-the lady of the shop put away the money ; " and to do that without victuals is beyond [a young man]1226-a young man 's power . [He]861-the young man looks like what [they]810-the children used to call [a knight upon an errand]7660-a knight upon an errand , in the picture - books , when [I]1722-the lady of the shop was romantic , only for the hair that comes under [his]861-the young man nose . Ah ! [his]861-the young man errand will be to break the hearts of [the young ladies that goes down upon [the sands]7662-the sands in [their]7661-the young ladies that goes down upon the sands in their blue gowns blue gowns]7661-the young ladies that goes down upon the sands in their blue gowns , [I]1722-the lady of the shop 'm afraid , if [they]7661-the young ladies that goes down upon the sands in their blue gowns can only manage with the hair below [his]861-the young man nose . "[1722-the lady of the shop] " And do [them]7661-the young ladies that goes down upon the sands in their blue gowns good , some of [them]7661-the young ladies that goes down upon the sands in their blue gowns , and be a judgment from [the Lord]848-the lord , for the French style in [their]7661-the young ladies that goes down upon the sands in their blue gowns skirts is a shocking thing to see . What should [we]7664-we have said when [you]7665-you and [I]1722-the lady of the shop were young , [[my]1722-the lady of the shop dear]6598-my dear ? But quick step is the word for [me]1722-the lady of the shop , for [I]1722-the lady of the shop expect [[my]1722-the lady of the shop Jenny]7667-my jenny [home]788-home on [her]7667-my jenny day out from [the Admiral]747-the admiral , and [no Harry in [the house]6709-the house]7670-no harry in the house to look after [her]7667-my jenny . Ah ! dimity - parlours is a thing as may happen to cut both ways , [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman . "[1722-the lady of the shop] [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks had good cause to be proud of [[her]1724-her cottage , which was the prettiest in [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1725-her cottage , which was the prettiest in springhaven , and one of the most commodious . [She]1724-her had fought a hard fight , when [her]1724-her widowhood began , and [the children]810-the children were too young to help [her]1724-her , rather than give up [the home of [her]1724-her love]1727-the home of her love - time , and [the cradle of [[her]1724-her little ones]1729-her little ones]1728-the cradle of her little ones . [Some of [[her]1724-her neighbours who wanted [the house]6709-the house]1731-her neighbours who wanted the house]1730-some of her neighbours who wanted the house were sadly pained at [her]1724-her stubbornness , and even dishonesty , as [they]1730-some of her neighbours who wanted the house put it , when [she]1724-her knew that [she]1724-her never could pay [her]1724-her rent . But " never is a long time , "[1730-some of her neighbours who wanted the house] according to the proverb ; and with the forbearance of [the Admiral]747-the admiral , the kindness of [[his]747-the admiral daughters]1027-his daughters , and the growth of [[her]1724-her own children]1735-her own children , [she]1724-her stood clear of all debt now , except the sweet one of gratitude . And now [she]1724-her could listen to the moaning of [the sea]706-the sea which used to make [her]1724-her weep all night with a milder sense of the cruel woe that it had drowned [[her]1724-her husband]911-her husband , and a lull of sorrow that was almost hope ; until the dark visions of wrecks and corpses melted into sweet dreams of [[her]1724-her son]1738-her son upon [the waters]1739-the waters , finishing [his]1738-her son supper , and getting ready for [his]1738-her son pipe . For [Harry]302-mrs. shanks was making [his]1738-her son own track well in the wake of [[his]1738-her son dear father]1740-his dear father . Now if [she]1724-her had gone inland to dwell , from the stroke of [her]1724-her great calamity as [most people]1741-most people told [her]1724-her to make haste and do not only the sympathy of [the sea]706-the sea , but many of the little cares , which are the ants that bury heavy grief , would have been wholly lost to [her]1724-her . And amongst these cares the foremost always , and the most distracting , was that of keeping [[[her]1724-her husband]911-her husband 's cottage]1744-her husband 's cottage as [she]1724-her still would call [it]1744-her husband 's cottage tidy , comfortable , bright , and snug , as if [he]911-her husband were coming on Saturday . Where [the brook]710-the brook runs into the first hearing of [the sea]706-the sea , to defer its own extinction it takes a lively turn inland , leaving a pleasant breadth of green between [itself]710-the brook and [its]710-the brook destiny . At the breath of salt the larger trees hang back , and turn their boughs up ; but plenty of pretty shrubs come forth , and shade [the cottage garden]1747-the cottage garden . Neither have [the cottage]1748-the cottage walls any lack of leafy mantle , where the summer sun works [his]911-her husband own defeat by fostering cool obstruction . For here are the tamarisk , and jasmin , and the old - fashioned corchorus flowering all the summer through , as well as the myrtle that loves [the shore]716-the shore , with a thicket of stiff young sprigs arising , slow of growth , but hiding yearly the havoc made in its head and body by the frost of 1795 , when the mark of every wave upon [the sands]7662-the sands was ice . And a vine , that seems to have been evolved from [a miller]1751-a miller , or to have prejected [him]1751-a miller , clambers with grey silver pointrels through the more glossy and darker green . And over these [you]1752-you behold the thatch , thick and long and parti - coloured , eaved with little windows , where a bird may nest for ever . But it was not for this outward beauty that [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks , stuck to [[her]1724-her house]1753-her house , and paid the rent at intervals . To [her]1724-her steadfast and well - managed mind , the number of [rooms]1754-rooms , and the separate staircase which [a solvent lodger]1755-a solvent lodger might enjoy , were the choicest grant of [the household gods]1756-the household gods . The times were bad as they always are when [conscientious people]1757-conscientious people think of [them]1758-them and poor [Mrs. Shanks]302-mrs. shanks was desirous of paying [her]1724-her rent , by the payment of [somebody]842-somebody . Every now and then [some well - fed family , hungering after long carnage for fish]1760-some well - fed family , hungering after long carnage for fish , would come from [village pastures]1761-village pastures or [town shambles]1762-town shambles , to gaze at [the sea]706-the sea , and to taste its contents . For in those days fish were still in [their]1760-some well - fed family , hungering after long carnage for fish duty , to fry well , to boil well , and to go into the mouth well , instead of being dissolute as nowadays the best is with dirty ice , and flabby with arrested fermentation . In [the pleasant dimity - parlour]1764-the pleasant dimity - parlour then , commanding a fair view of [the lively sea]1765-the lively sea and the stream that sparkled into [it]1765-the lively sea , were noble dinners of sole , and mackerel , and smelt that smelled of cucumber , and dainty dory , and pearl - buttoned turbot , and sometimes even the crisp sand - lance , happily for [himself]1724-her , unhappily for whitebait , still unknown in [London]16-london . Then , after long rovings ashore or afloat , [these diners]1766-these diners came back with a new light shed upon [them]1766-these diners that of the moon outside [the house]6709-the house , of the supper candles inside . There was sure to be a crab or lobster ready , and a dish of prawns sprigged with parsley ; if [the sea]706-the sea were beginning to get cool again , a keg of philanthropic oysters ; or if these were not hospitably on [their]1769-their hinges yet , certainly there would be [choice - bodied creatures , dried with a dash of salt upon the sunny shingle , and lacking of perfection nothing more than to be warmed through upon a toasting - fork]1770-choice - bodied creatures , dried with a dash of salt upon the sunny shingle , and lacking of perfection nothing more than to be warmed through upon a toasting - fork . By none , however , of these delights was [the newly won lodger]1771-the newly won lodger tempted . All that [he]1771-the newly won lodger wanted was peace and quiet , time to go through a great trunk full of papers and parchments , which [he]1771-the newly won lodger brought with [him]1771-the newly won lodger , and a breath of fresh air from [the downs]1034-the downs on [the north]1773-the north , and [the sea to the south]1774-the sea to the south , to enliven [him]1771-the newly won lodger . And in good truth [he]1771-the newly won lodger wanted to be enlivened , as [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks said to [[her]1775-her daughter]1419-her daughter [Jenny]311-jenny ; for [his]1771-the newly won lodger eyes were gloomy , and [his]1771-the newly won lodger face was stern , and [he]1771-the newly won lodger seldom said anything good - natured . [He]1771-the newly won lodger seemed to avoid all company , and to be wrapped up wholly in [his]1771-the newly won lodger own concerns , and to take little pleasure in anything . As yet [he]1771-the newly won lodger had not used the bed at [[his]1771-the newly won lodger lodgings]1777-his lodgings , nor broken [his]1771-the newly won lodger fast there to [her]1775-her knowledge , though [he]1771-the newly won lodger rode down early every morning and put up [his]1771-the newly won lodger horse at [[Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman 's]1778-cheeseman 's , and never rode away again until the dark had fallen . Neither had [he]1771-the newly won lodger cared to make the acquaintance of [Captain Stubbarb]400-captain stubbarb , who occupied [the room beneath [his]1771-the newly won lodger for a Royal Office as [the landlady]1780-the landlady proudly entitled [it]1779-the room beneath his for a royal office as the landlady proudly entitled it]1779-the room beneath his for a royal office as the landlady proudly entitled it ; nor had [he]1771-the newly won lodger received , to the best of [her]1775-her knowledge , so much as [a single visitor]1781-a single visitor , though such might come by [his]1771-the newly won lodger private entrance among the shrubs unnoticed . All these things stirred with deep interest and wonder the enquiring mind of [the widow]1720-the widow . " And what do [they]7672-they say of [him]1771-the newly won lodger up at [the Hall]6574-the hall ? "[1775-her] [she]1775-her asked [[her]1775-her daughter]1419-her daughter [Jenny]311-jenny , who was come to spend holiday at [home]788-home . " What do [they]7672-they say of [[my]1775-her new gentleman]7674-my new gentleman , [young Squire Carne]357-carne from [the Castle]7643-the castle ? [The Carnes]271-carne and [the Darlings]933-the darlings was never [great friends]7677-great friends , as [every one]1014-every one knows in [Springhaven]3-springhaven . Still , it do seem hard and unchristianlike to keep up [them]7672-they old enmities ; most of all , when the one side is down in [the world]695-the world , with the owls and the bats and [the coneys]7680-the coneys . "[1775-her] " No , [mother]7013-mother , no . [They]7672-they are not a bit like that , "[311-jenny] replied [Jenny]311-jenny [a maid of good loyalty]1785-a maid of good loyalty ; " it is only that [he]7674-my new gentleman has not called upon [them]7672-they . [All gentlefolks]7682-all gentlefolks have [their]7682-all gentlefolks proper rules of behaviour . [You]7013-mother ca n't be expected to understand [them]7682-all gentlefolks , [mother]7013-mother . "[311-jenny] " But why should [he]7674-my new gentleman go to [them]7672-they more than [they]7672-they should come to [him]7674-my new gentleman , particular with [young ladies there]7684-young ladies there ? And [him]7674-my new gentleman with only one horse to [their]7672-they seven or eight . [I]1775-her am right , [you]7013-mother may depend upon it , [Jenny]311-jenny ; and [[my]1775-her mother]7685-my mother , [[your]7013-mother grandmother]7686-your grandmother , was [a lady's - maid in [a higher family than [Darling]332-admiral darling]7688-a higher family than darling]7687-a lady's - maid in a higher family than darling it depends upon [them]7672-they to come and look [him]7674-my new gentleman up first , and [he]7674-my new gentleman have no call to knock at [their]7672-they door without it . Why , it stands to reason , [poor young man]7689-poor young man ! And not a bit hath [he]7674-my new gentleman eaten from [Monday]81-monday . "[1775-her] " Well , [I]311-jenny believe [I]311-jenny am right , but [I]311-jenny 'll ask [Miss Dolly]7690-miss dolly . [She]7690-miss dolly is that sharp , [she]7690-miss dolly knows everything , and [I]311-jenny do n't mind what [I]311-jenny say to [her]7690-miss dolly , when [she]7690-miss dolly thinks that [she]7690-miss dolly looks handsome . And it takes a very bad dress , [I]311-jenny can tell [you]1419-her daughter , to put [her]7690-miss dolly out of that opinion . "[311-jenny] " [She]7690-miss dolly is right enough there : "[1775-her] [Mrs. Shanks]302-mrs. shanks shook [her]302-mrs. shanks head at [[her]302-mrs. shanks daughter]1419-her daughter for speaking in this way . " The ugliest frock as ever came from [France]45-france could n't make [her]7690-miss dolly any but a booty . And [the Lord]848-the lord knows the quality have come to queer shapes now . Undecent would be the name for it in [[our]7692-our ranks of [women]6760-women]7693-our ranks of women . Why , the last of [her]7690-miss dolly frocks [she]7690-miss dolly gave [you]1419-her daughter , [Jenny]311-jenny , how much did [I]302-mrs. shanks put on , at top and bottom , and [you]1419-her daughter three inches shorter than [she]7690-miss dolly is ! And the slips [they]7695-they ties round them oh dear ! oh dear ! as if that was to hold them up and buckle them together ! Wo n't [they]7695-they have the groanings by the time [they]7695-they come to [my]302-mrs. shanks age ? "[302-mrs. shanks] CHAPTER XVIII FRENCH AND ENGLISH [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was now so busy , and so continually called from [home]788-home by the duties of [his]332-admiral darling commandership , that [he]332-admiral darling could not fairly be expected to call upon [Mr. Caryl Carne]356-carne . Yet [that gentleman]1788-that gentleman , being rather sensitive which sometimes means very spiteful resented as a personal slight this failure ; although , if the overture had been made , [he]1788-that gentleman would have ascribed it to intrusive curiosity , and a low desire to behold [him]332-admiral darling in [[his]332-admiral darling ruins]1789-his ruins . But truly in [the old man]1354-the old man 's kindly heart there was no sour corner for ill blood to lurk in , and no dull fibre for ill - will to feed on . [He]332-admiral darling kept on meaning to go and call on [Caryl Carne]356-carne , and [he]332-admiral darling had quite made up [his]332-admiral darling mind to do it , but something always happened to prevent [him]332-admiral darling . Neither did [he]332-admiral darling care a groat for [[his]332-admiral darling old friend]1443-his old friend [Twemlow]380-miss twemlow 's advice upon that subject . " Do n't go near [him]356-carne , "[909-the rector] said [the Rector]909-the rector , taking care that [[his]909-the rector wife]6501-his wife was quite safe out of hearing ; " it would ill become [me]909-the rector to say a word against [[my]909-the rector dear wife 's own nephew]7696-my dear wife 's own nephew , and [the representative of [[her]6501-his wife family]7698-her family]7697-the representative of her family . And , to the utmost of [my]909-the rector knowledge , there is nothing to be said against [him]356-carne . But [I]909-the rector ca n't get on with [him]356-carne at all . [I]909-the rector do n't know why . [He]356-carne has only honored [us]7699-us with a visit twice , and [he]356-carne would not even come to dinner . Nice manners [they]7699-us learn on [the Continent]7700-the continent ! But [none of [us]7699-us]7118-none of us wept when [he]356-carne declined ; not even [[his]356-carne good aunt]7702-his good aunt , [[my]909-the rector wife]7703-my wife . Though [he]356-carne must have got a good deal to tell [us]7699-us , and an extraordinary knowledge of foreign ways . But instead of doing that , [he]356-carne seems to sneer at [us]7699-us . [I]909-the rector can look at a question from every point of view , and [I]909-the rector defy [anybody]838-anybody to call [me]909-the rector narrow - minded . But still , [one]6539-one must draw the line somewhere , or throw overboard all principles ; and [I]909-the rector draw it , [[my]909-the rector dear]6598-my dear Admiral , against [infidels]7707-infidels and against [Frenchmen]382-frenchmen . "[909-the rector] " [No rational person]7708-no rational person can do otherwise "[747-the admiral] [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's opinion was decisive " but [this young man]7709-this young man is of good English birth , and one ca n't help feeling sorry for [his]7709-this young man circumstances . And [I]747-the admiral assure [you]6598-my dear , [Twemlow]380-miss twemlow , that [I]747-the admiral feel respect as well for the courage that [he]7709-this young man shows , and the perseverance , in coming [home]788-home and facing [those vile usurers]7711-those vile usurers . And [[your]6598-my dear own wife 's nephew]7712-your own wife 's nephew ! Why , [you]6598-my dear ought to take [his]7709-this young man part through thick and thin , whatever [you]6598-my dear may think of [him]7709-this young man . From all [I]747-the admiral hear [he]7709-this young man must be [a young man of exceedingly high principle]7713-a young man of exceedingly high principle ; and [I]747-the admiral shall make a point of calling upon [him]7709-this young man the first half - hour [I]747-the admiral get to spare . To - morrow , if possible ; or if not , the day after , at the very latest . "[747-the admiral] But the needful half - hour had not yet been found ; and [Carne]356-carne , who was wo nt to think the worst of [everybody]1350-everybody , concluded that [the Darling race]1796-the darling race still cherished the old grudge , which had always been on [his]356-carne own side . For this [he]356-carne cared little , and perhaps was rather glad of it . For [the old dwelling - place of [[his]356-carne family]7634-his family [the [Carne Castle]271-carne besieged by [the Roundheads]401-the roundheads]1799-the carne castle besieged by the roundheads a hundred and sixty years agone now threatened to tumble about the ears of]1797-the old dwelling - place of his family the carne castle besieged by the roundheads a hundred and sixty years agone now threatened to tumble about the ears of any one knocking at the gate too hard . Or rather the remnants of [its]271-carne walls did so ; the greater part , having already fallen , lay harmless , and produced fine blackberries . As [a castle]1800-a castle , [it]271-carne had been well respected in [its]271-carne day , though not of mighty bulwarks or impregnable position . Standing on [a knoll]1801-a knoll , between [the ramp of high land]1802-the ramp of high land and [the slope of shore]1803-the slope of shore , [it]271-carne would still have been conspicuous to traveller and to voyager but for the tall trees around [it]271-carne . These hid [the moat]1804-the moat , and the relics of the drawbridge , the groined archway , and [cloven tower of [the keep]1806-the keep]1805-cloven tower of the keep which had twice been struck by lightning as well as the windows of [the armoury]1807-the armoury , and [the chapel hushed with ivy]1808-the chapel hushed with ivy . [The banqueting hall]1809-the banqueting hall was in better repair , for [the Carnes]271-carne had been hospitable to the last ; but the windows kept no wind off , neither did the roof repulse the rain . In short , all the front was in a pretty state of ruin , very nice to look at , very nasty to live in , except for toads , and bats , and owls , and rats , and efts , and brindled slugs with yellow stripes ; or on a summer eve the cockroach and the carrion - beetle . At the back , however , and above [the road which [Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman travelled in [his]1811-his pony - chaise]1810-the road which cheeseman travelled in his pony - chaise , was [a range of rooms still fit to dwell in , though poorly furnished , and floored with stone]1812-a range of rooms still fit to dwell in , though poorly furnished , and floored with stone . In better times these had been the domain of [the house - keeper]1813-the house - keeper and [the butler]1814-the butler , [the cook]1815-the cook and [the other upper servants , who had minded [their]1816-the other upper servants , who had minded their duty and heeded their comfort more truly than the master and mistress duty and heeded [their]1816-the other upper servants , who had minded their duty and heeded their comfort more truly than the master and mistress comfort more truly than [the master]1020-the master and [mistress]1818-mistress]1816-the other upper servants , who had minded their duty and heeded their comfort more truly than the master and mistress did . For the downfall of [this family]1819-this family , as of very many others , had been chiefly caused by unwise marriage . Instead of choosing [sensible and active wives]1820-sensible and active wives to look after [their]1816-the other upper servants , who had minded their duty and heeded their comfort more truly than the master and mistress home affairs and regulate [the household]1821-the household , [the Carnes]271-carne for several generations now had wedded [flighty ladies of good birth and pretty manners]1822-flighty ladies of good birth and pretty manners , none of whom brought [them]1816-the other upper servants , who had minded their duty and heeded their comfort more truly than the master and mistress a pipkinful of money , while [all]1823-all helped to spend a potful . Therefore [[their]1816-the other upper servants , who had minded their duty and heeded their comfort more truly than the master and mistress descendant]1824-their descendant was now living in [the kitchens]1825-the kitchens , and had no idea how to make use of [them]1825-the kitchens , in spite of [his]1824-their descendant French education ; of comfort also [he]1824-their descendant had not much idea , which was all the better for [him]1824-their descendant ; and [he]1824-their descendant scarcely knew what it was to earn and enjoy soft quietude . One night , when the summer was in full prime , and the weather almost blameless , [this young Squire]1826-this young squire [Carne]271-carne rode slowly back from [Springhaven]3-springhaven to [[his]271-carne worn - out castle]1827-his worn - out castle . The beauty of the night had kept [him]271-carne back , for [he]271-carne hated to meet [people]944-people on [the road]1063-the road . [The lingering gossips]1830-the lingering gossips , [the tired fagot - bearers]1831-the tired fagot - bearers , [the youths]1832-the youths going [home]788-home from the hay - rick , [the man with a gun who knows where the hares play , and beyond [them]1835-them all [the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another]1836-the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another , and wish " good - night "[356-carne] at every corner of [the lane]1837-the lane]1834-the man with a gun who knows where the hares play , and beyond them all the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another , and wish " good - night " at every corner of the lane , till [they]1836-the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another tumble over [[one another]827-one another 's cottage]1839-one another 's cottage steps all these to [Caryl Carne]356-carne were a smell to be avoided , [an eyesore to shut the eyes at]1840-an eyesore to shut the eyes at . [He]356-carne let [them]1836-the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another get [home]788-home and pull [their]1836-the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another boots off , and set the frying - pan a - bubbling for [they]1836-the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another ended the day with a bit of bacon , whenever [they]1836-the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another could cash or credit it and then [he]356-carne set forth upon [his]356-carne lonely ride , striking fear into the heart of [any bad child that lay awake]1842-any bad child that lay awake . " Almost as good as [France]45-france is this , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne muttered in French , though for once enjoying the pleasure of good English air ; " and better than [France]45-france would it be , if only it were not cut short so suddenly . There will come a cold wind by - and - by , or a chilly black cloud from the east , and then all is shivers and rawness . But if it only remained like this , [I]356-carne could forgive it for producing [me]356-carne . After all , it is [[my]356-carne native land]7714-my native land ; and [I]356-carne saw [the loveliest girl]7715-the loveliest girl to - day that ever [I]356-carne set eyes on . [None of [their]1836-the truant sweethearts , who can not have enough of one another made - up and highly finished demoiselles]7716-none of their made - up and highly finished demoiselles is fit to look at [her]7715-the loveliest girl such simple beauty , such charms of nature , such enchanting innocence ! Ah , that is where [those French girls]7717-those french girls fail [they]7717-those french girls are always studying how [they]7717-those french girls look , instead of leaving [us]7718-us to think of it . Bah ! What odds to [me]356-carne ? [I]356-carne have higher stakes to play for . But according to [old Twemlow]380-miss twemlow 's description , [she]7715-the loveliest girl must be [the daughter of [that old bear Darling]7720-that old bear darling]7719-the daughter of that old bear darling , with whom [I]356-carne shall have to pick a bone some day . Ha ! How amusing is that battery to [me]356-carne ! How little [John Bull]402-john bull knows the nature of [French troops]7721-french troops ! To - morrow [we]7718-us are to have a grand practice - day ; and [I]356-carne hope [they]7717-those french girls wo n't shoot [me]356-carne in [[my]356-carne new lodgings]7722-my new lodgings . Nothing is impossible to [such an idiot]7723-such an idiot as [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard . What a set of imbeciles [I]356-carne have found to do with ! [They]7721-french troops have scarcely wit enough to amuse [oneself]7721-french troops with . Pest of [my]356-carne soul ! Is that [you]1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard , [Charron]403-charron ? Again [you]1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard have broken [my]356-carne orders . "[356-carne] " Names should be avoided in the open air , "[1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard] answered [the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a Picard]1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard . " The climate is of [France]45-france so much to - night that [I]1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard found it [my]1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard duty to encourage it . For what reason shall not [I]1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard do that ? It is not so often that [I]1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard have occasion . [[My]1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard dear friend]7397-my dear friend , scold not , but accept the compliment very seldom truthful to [[your]7397-my dear friend native land]7725-your native land . There are [none of [your]7397-my dear friend clod - pates]7726-none of your clod - pates about to - night . "[1843-the man , who was swinging on a gate with the simple delight of a picard] " Come in at once . The mere sound of [your]7397-my dear friend breath is enough to set [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood wondering . Could [I]356-carne ever have been burdened with [a more French Frenchman]7728-a more french frenchman , though [you]7397-my dear friend speak as good English as [I]356-carne do ? "[356-carne] " It was all of that miserable [Cheray]404-cheray , "[1844-the french gentleman] [the French gentleman]1844-the french gentleman said , when [they]1845-they sat in [the kitchen]1846-the kitchen , and [Jerry Bowles]366-jerry was feeding the fine black horse . " Fruit is a thing that [my]366-jerry mouth prepares for , directly there is any warmth in the sun . It puts itself up , it is elevated , it will not have meat , or any substance coarse . Wine of the softest and fruit of the finest is what it must then have , or unmouth itself . That miserable [Cheray]404-cheray , [his]404-cheray maledictioned name put [me]366-jerry forth to be on fire for the good thing [he]404-cheray designs . [Cherays]405-cherays [you]7729-you call [them]405-cherays , and for cherays [I]366-jerry despatched [him]404-cheray , suspended between the leaves in the good sun . Bah ! there is nothing ever fit to eat in [England]2-england . [The cherays]7730-the cherays look very fine , very fine indeed ; and so many did [I]366-jerry consume that to travel on a gate was the only palliation . Would [you]7729-you have [me]366-jerry stay all day in [this long cellar]7731-this long cellar ? No diversion , no solace , no change , no conversation ! [Old Cheray]404-cheray may sit with [his]404-cheray hands upon [his]404-cheray knees , but to [Renaud Charron]403-charron that is not sufficient . How much longer before [I]366-jerry sally forth to do the things , to fight , to conquer [the nations]7732-the nations ? Where is even [[my]366-jerry little ship of despatch]7733-my little ship of despatch ? "[366-jerry] " [Captain]7734-captain , "[356-carne] answered [Caryl Carne]356-carne , preparing calmly for [his]356-carne frugal supper , " [you]7734-captain are placed under [my]356-carne command , and another such speech will despatch [you]7734-captain to [Dunkirk]70-dunkirk , bound hand and foot , in the hold of the Little Corporal , with which [I]356-carne am now in communication . Unless by the time [I]356-carne have severed this bone [you]7734-captain hand [me]356-carne [your]7734-captain sword in submission , [my]356-carne supper will have to be postponed , while [I]356-carne march [you]7734-captain to the yew - tree , signal for [a boat]6952-a boat , and lay [you]7734-captain strapped beneath [the oarsmen]7736-the oarsmen . "[356-carne] [Captain Charron]403-charron , who had held the command of [a French corvette]1847-a french corvette , stared furiously at [this man , younger than [himself]403-charron , so strongly established over [him]403-charron]1848-this man , younger than himself , so strongly established over him . [Carne]356-carne was not concerned to look at [him]1848-this man , younger than himself , so strongly established over him ; all [he]356-carne cared about was to divide the joint of a wing - rib of cold roast beef , where some good pickings lurked in the hollow . Then [the French man]1849-the french man , whose chance would have been very small in a personal encounter with [[his]1849-the french man chief]1850-his chief , arose and took a naval sword , short but rather heavy , from a hook which in better days had held a big dish - cover , and making a salute rather graceful than gracious , presented the fringed handle to [the carver]1851-the carver . " This behaviour is sensible , [[my]356-carne friend]6556-my friend , and worthy of [your]7734-captain distinguished abilities . "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne 's resolute face seldom yielded to a smile , but the smile when it came was a sweet one . " Pardon [me]1852-the owner of this old english castle for speaking strongly , but [my]1852-the owner of this old english castle instructions must be the law to [you]7734-captain . If [you]7734-captain were [[my]1852-the owner of this old english castle commander]7738-my commander as , but for local knowledge , and questions of position here , [you]7734-captain would be , do [you]7734-captain think then that [you]7734-captain would allow [me]1852-the owner of this old english castle to rebel , to grumble , to wander , to demand [my]1852-the owner of this old english castle own pleasure , when [you]7734-captain knew that it would ruin things ? "[1852-the owner of this old english castle] " [Bravo]407-bravo ! It is well spoken . [[My]1852-the owner of this old english castle captain]7739-my captain , [I]1852-the owner of this old english castle embrace [you]7734-captain . In [you]7734-captain lives the spirit of [the Grand Army , which [we]7741-we of [the sea]706-the sea and of [the ships]7743-the ships]7740-the grand army , which we of the sea and of the ships admire always , and always desire to emulate . Ah , if [England]2-england possessed [many Englishmen like [you]7734-captain]7744-many englishmen like you , [she]2-england would be hard to conquer . "[1852-the owner of this old english castle] [The owner of [this old English castle]1853-this old english castle]1852-the owner of this old english castle shot a glance at [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman for any sign of irony in [his]1852-the owner of this old english castle words . Seeing none , [he]1852-the owner of this old english castle continued , in the friendly vein : " [[Our]7741-we business [here]6711-here]7745-our business here demands the greatest caution , skill , reserve , and self - denial . [We]7741-we are fortunate in having [no man of any keen penetration in the neighbourhood]7747-no man of any keen penetration in the neighbourhood , at least of [those in authority and concerned with public matters]7748-those in authority and concerned with public matters . As one of [an ancient family]7749-an ancient family , possessing [the land]701-the land for centuries , [I]1852-the owner of this old english castle have every right to be [here]6711-here , and to pursue [my]1852-the owner of this old english castle private business in privacy . But if it once gets talked about that [a French officer]7752-a french officer is with [me]1852-the owner of this old english castle , [these stupid people]7753-these stupid people will awake [their]7753-these stupid people suspicions more strongly by [their]7753-these stupid people own stupidity . In [this queer island]7754-this queer island [you]7755-you may do what [you]7755-you like till [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood turns against [you]7755-you ; and then , if [you]7755-you revolve upon a pin , [you]7755-you can not suit [them]7753-these stupid people . [You]7755-you understand ? [You]7755-you have heard [me]1852-the owner of this old english castle before . It is this that [I]1852-the owner of this old english castle never can knock into [you]7755-you . "[1852-the owner of this old english castle] [Renaud Charron]403-charron , who considered [himself]403-charron as [all Frenchmen]1855-all frenchmen did then , and perhaps do now far swifter of intellect than [any Englishman]1856-any englishman , found [himself]403-charron not well pleased at this , and desired to know more about it . " Nothing can be simpler , "[1857-the englishman] [the Englishman]1857-the englishman replied ; " and therefore nothing surer . [You]7755-you know the old proverb ' Everything in turn , except scandal , whose turn is always . ' And again another saying of [[our]7757-we own land]7758-our own land ' The second side of the bread takes less time to toast . ' [We]7757-we must not let the first side of [ours]7757-we be toasted ; [we]7757-we will shun all the fire of suspicion . And to do this , [you]7755-you must not be seen , [[my]1857-the englishman dear friend]7397-my dear friend . [I]1857-the englishman may go abroad freely ; [you]7755-you must hide [your]7755-you gallant head until matters are ripe for action . [You]7755-you know that [you]7755-you may trust [me]1857-the englishman not to keep [you]7755-you in the dark a day longer than is needful . [I]1857-the englishman have got [the old shopkeeper]7760-the old shopkeeper under [my]1857-the englishman thumb , and can do what [I]1857-the englishman please with [[his]7760-the old shopkeeper trading - ship]7761-his trading - ship . But before [I]1857-the englishman place [you]7755-you in command [I]1857-the englishman must change [some more of [the crew]7763-the crew]7762-some more of the crew , and do it warily . There is [an obstinate Cornishman to get rid of , who sticks to the planks like a limpet]7764-an obstinate cornishman to get rid of , who sticks to the planks like a limpet . If [we]7765-we throw [him]7764-an obstinate cornishman to get rid of , who sticks to the planks like a limpet overboard , [we]7765-we shall alarm [the others]7766-the others ; if [we]7765-we discharge [him]7764-an obstinate cornishman to get rid of , who sticks to the planks like a limpet without showing cause , [he]7764-an obstinate cornishman to get rid of , who sticks to the planks like a limpet will go to [the old Admiral]7767-the old admiral and tell all [his]7767-the old admiral suspicions . [He]7764-an obstinate cornishman to get rid of , who sticks to the planks like a limpet must be got rid of in [London]16-london with skill , and then [we]7765-we ship [three or four Americans]7768-three or four americans , [first - rate seamen]7769-first - rate seamen , afraid of nothing , who will pass [here]6711-here as fellows from [Lancashire]82-lancashire . After that [we]7765-we may run among [the cruisers]7771-the cruisers as [we]7765-we like , with the boldness and skill of [a certain Captain [Charron]403-charron , who must be ill in [[his]403-charron cabin]7773-his cabin when [[his]403-charron ship]7774-his ship is boarded]7772-a certain captain charron , who must be ill in his cabin when his ship is boarded . "[1857-the englishman] " It is famous , it is very good , [[my]1852-the owner of this old english castle friend]6556-my friend . The patience [I]1852-the owner of this old english castle will have , and the obedience , and the courage ; and so much the more readily because [my]1852-the owner of this old english castle pay is good , and keeps itself going on [dry land]7336-dry land as well as [sea]766-sea . "[1852-the owner of this old english castle] CHAPTER XIX IN [THE LINE OF FIRE]1858-the line of fire No wonder there had been a great deal of talking in [the village]768-the village all that evening , for the following notice had appeared in a dozen conspicuous places , beginning with the gate of [the church - yard]1860-the church - yard , and ending with two of the biggest mooring - posts , and not even sparing [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's white gate , where it flapped between the two upper rails . It was not printed , but written in round hand , with a liberal supply of capitals , on a stiff sheet of official paper , stamped with the Royal Arms at the top . And [those who were in the secret]1862-those who were in the secret knew that [Master Bob Stubbard]408-bob , [[the Captain]1173-the captain 's eldest son]1864-the captain 's eldest son , had accomplished this great literary feat at a guerdon of one shilling from the public service funds every time [he]408-bob sucked [his]408-bob pen at the end of it . " By order of [His]1173-the captain Majesty [King George III]7778-king george iii . To - morrow being Wednesday , and the fishing - boats at [sea]766-sea , Artillery practice from [Fox - hill fort]7780-fox - hill fort will be carried on from twelve at noon until three P.M. at [a mark - boat moored]7781-a mark - boat moored half a mile from [the shore]716-the shore . Therefore [[His]1173-the captain Majesty 's loyal subjects]7783-his majesty 's loyal subjects are warned to avoid [the beach]776-the beach westward of [the brook]710-the brook between the white flagstaffs , as well as [the sea in front of]7786-the sea in front of [it]84-fox - hill battery , and not to cross the line of fire below [the village]768-the village but at [their]7783-his majesty 's loyal subjects own risk and peril . "[408-bob] Signed [ADAM JACKSON STUBBARD]394-adam , [R.N.]83-r.n. , commanding [Fox - hill Battery]84-fox - hill battery . " Some indignation was aroused by this ; for [Mrs. Caper junior]409-mrs. caper junior who was [[Mrs. Prater]410-mrs. prater 's cousin]7788-mrs. prater 's cousin had been confined , out of proper calculation , and for the very first time , the moment [the boats]1148-the boats were gone on Monday ; and [[her]409-mrs. caper junior house]1753-her house , being nearest to [the fort]7791-the fort , and in a hollow where the noise would be certain to keep going round and round , the effect upon [her]409-mrs. caper junior head , not to mention [the dear baby]7792-the dear baby 's , was more than [any one]6859-any one dared to think of , with [the poor father]7794-the poor father so far away . And if [Squire Darling]303-squire darling had only been at [home]788-home , not [a woman who could walk]7796-a woman who could walk would have thought twice about it , but gone all together to insist upon it that [he]303-squire darling should stop this wicked bombardment . And this was most unselfish of all of [them]7783-his majesty 's loyal subjects , [they]7783-his majesty 's loyal subjects were sure , because [they]7783-his majesty 's loyal subjects had so long looked forward to putting cotton - wool in [their]7783-his majesty 's loyal subjects ears , and seeing how [all the enemies of [England]2-england]7797-all the enemies of england would be demolished . But [Mrs. Caper junior]409-mrs. caper junior , and [Caper]409-mrs. caper junior , [natu minimus]7798-natu minimus , fell fast asleep together , as things turned out , and heard not a single bang of it . And so it turned out , in another line of life , with things against all calculation , resenting to be reckoned as [they]7783-his majesty 's loyal subjects always do , like [the countless children of [Israel]85-israel]7799-the countless children of israel . For [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was gone far away inspecting , leaving [[his]332-admiral darling daughters]1027-his daughters to inspect [themselves]1027-his daughters . "[394-adam] [You]1865-you may just say exactly what [you]1865-you consider right , [dear]6572-dear , " said [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly to [[her]277-dolly sister]6807-her sister [Faith]297-faith ; "[1865-you] and [I]0-i dare say it makes [you]1865-you more comfortable . But [you]1865-you know as well as [I]0-i do , that there is no reason in it . [Father]345-father is [a darling]1867-a darling ; but [he]345-father must be wrong sometimes . And how can [he]345-father tell whether [he]345-father is wrong or right , when [he]345-father goes away fifty miles to attend to [other people]1136-other people ? Of course [I]0-i would never disobey [his]345-father orders , anymore than [you]1865-you would . But facts change according to circumstances , and [I]0-i feel convinced that if [he]345-father were [here]6711-here [he]345-father would say , ' Go down and see it , [Dolly]277-dolly . ' " "[345-father] [We]1870-we have no right to speculate as to what [he]345-father might say , " replied [Faith]297-faith , who was very clear - headed . "[345-father] [His]345-father orders were definite : ' Keep within [the grounds]1871-the grounds , when notice is given of artillery practice . ' And those orders [I]0-i mean to obey . " "[0-i] And so do [I]0-i ; but not to misunderstand [them]1872-them . [The beach]776-the beach is a part of [[our]1870-we grounds]1874-our grounds , as [I]0-i have heard [him]345-father say fifty times in argument , when [people]944-people tried to come encroaching . And [I]0-i mean to go on that part of [[his]345-father grounds]1876-his grounds , because [I]0-i ca n't see well from the other part . That is clearly what [he]345-father meant ; and [he]345-father would laugh at [us]1870-we , if [we]1870-we could tell [him]345-father nothing when [he]345-father comes [home]788-home . Why , [he]345-father promised to take [us]1870-we as far as [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth to see some artillery practice . " "[345-father] That is a different thing altogether , because [we]1870-we should be under [his]345-father control . If [you]1878-you disobey [him]345-father , it is at [your]1878-you own risk , and [I]0-i shall not let [one of [the servants]7283-the servants]1879-one of the servants go with [you]1878-you , for [I]0-i am [mistress of [the household]1821-the household]1881-mistress of the household , if not of [you]1878-you . " "[1879-one of the servants] What trumpery airs [you]1878-you do give [yourself]1878-you ! [One]6539-one would think [you]1878-you were fifty years old at least . Stay at [home]788-home , if [you]1878-you are such [a coward]1885-a coward ! [I]0-i am sure [dear daddy]1886-dear daddy would be quite ashamed of [you]1878-you . [They]1887-they are popping already , and [I]0-i mean to watch [them]1887-they . " "[0-i] [You]1878-you wo n't go so very far , [I]0-i am quite sure of that , " answered [Faith]297-faith , who understood [[her]297-faith sister]6807-her sister . "[0-i] [You]1878-you know [your]1878-you own value , [darling Dolly]1888-darling dolly , and [you]1878-you would not go at all , if [you]1878-you had not been forbidden . " "[944-people] When [people]944-people talk like that , it goads [me]0-i up to almost anything . [I]0-i intend to go , and stand , as near as can be , in the middle of the space that is marked off ' dangerous . ' " "[0-i] Do , that 's a dear . [I]0-i will lend [you]1878-you [my]0-i shell - silk that measures twenty yards , that [you]1878-you may be sure of being hit , [dear]6572-dear . " "[1891-inhuman , selfish , wicked creature] [Inhuman , selfish , wicked creature]1891-inhuman , selfish , wicked creature ! " cried [Dolly]277-dolly , and it was almost crying ; "[1878-you] [you]1878-you shall see what comes of [your]1878-you cold - bloodedness ! [I]0-i shall pace to and fro in the direct line of fire , and hang on [my]0-i back [the king]6893-the king 's proclamation , inside out , and written on it in large letters ' By order of [[my]0-i sister]1893-my sister [I]0-i do this . ' Then what will be said of [you]1878-you , if [they]944-people only kill [me]0-i ? [My]0-i feelings might be very sad , but [I]0-i should not envy [yours]1878-you , [Faith]297-faith . " "[0-i] Kiss [me]0-i , at any rate , before [you]1878-you perish , in token of forgiveness ; " and [Dolly]277-dolly who dearly loved [[her]277-dolly sister]6807-her sister at the keenest height of rebellion ran up and kissed [Faith]297-faith , with a smile for [her]297-faith , and a tear for [her]277-dolly own self - sacrifice . "[0-i] [I]0-i shall put on [my]0-i shell - pink , " [she]277-dolly said , "[0-i] and [they]944-people wo n't have the heart to fire shells at it . " The dress of [the ladies of the present passing period]7804-the ladies of the present passing period had been largely affected by the recent peace , which allowed [the "[944-people] French babies]7805-the " french babies " as [the milliners]7806-the milliners ' dolls were called to come in as quickly as [they]7805-the " french babies were conceived . In war time scores of these "[297-faith] doxy - dummies " as the rough tars called [them]7805-the " french babies were tossed overboard from [captured vessels]7807-captured vessels or set up as a mark for tobacco - juice , while [sweet eyes in [London]16-london]7808-sweet eyes in london wept for want of [them]7805-the " french babies . And even [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman had failed to bring any type genuinely French from [the wholesale house in [St. Mary 's Axe]86-st. mary 's axe]7809-the wholesale house in st. mary 's axe , which was famed for canonical issue . But blessed are [the patient]7810-the patient , if [their]7810-the patient patience lasts long enough . [The ladies of]7811-the ladies of [England]2-england were now in full enjoyment of all the new French discoveries , which proved to be the right name , inasmuch as [they]7811-the ladies of banished all reputable forms of covering . At least , so [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow said ; and [the Rector]909-the rector went further than [she]292-mrs. twemlow did , obtaining for [his]909-the rector sympathy a recommendation to attend to [his]909-the rector own business . But when [he]909-the rector showed [the Admiral]747-the admiral [[his]909-the rector wife]6501-his wife 's last book of patterns from a drawer which [he]909-the rector had no right to go to great laughter was held between [the twain]7815-the twain , with some glancing over shoulders , and much dread of bad example . "[1894-you] Whatever [you]1894-you do , do n't let [[my]0-i girls]1895-my girls see it ; [I]0-i 'll be bound [you]1894-you wo n't let [[your]1894-you Eliza]1896-your eliza , " said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , after a pinch of snuff to restore the true balance of [his]0-i principles ; "[297-faith] [Faith]297-faith would pitch it straight into the fire ; but [I]0-i am not quite so sure that [[my]0-i Dolly]6629-my dolly would . [She]6629-my dolly loves a bit of finery , and [she]6629-my dolly looks well in it . " "[6629-my dolly] [Tonnish females]1898-tonnish females , " as the magazine of fashion called [the higher class of popinjays]7817-the higher class of popinjays , would have stared with contempt at both [Faith]297-faith and [Dolly Darling]277-dolly in [their]7815-the twain simple walking - dress that day . [Dowdies]411-dowdies would have been the name for [them]7815-the twain , or frumps , or frights , or country gawks , because [their]7815-the twain attire was not statuesque or classic , as it should have been , which means that [they]7815-the twain were not half naked . [Faith]297-faith , [the eldest sister]7818-the eldest sister , had meant to let [young Dolly]318-dolly take the course of [her]318-dolly own stubbornness ; but no sooner did [she]297-faith see [her]318-dolly go forth alone than [she]297-faith threw on cloak and hat , and followed . The day was unsuited for classic apparel , as English days are apt to be , and [a lady of fashion]7819-a lady of fashion would have looked more foolish , and even more indecent , than usual . A brisk and rather crisp east wind had arisen , which had no respect for [persons]7820-persons , and even [Faith]297-faith and [Dolly]318-dolly in [their]7815-the twain high - necked country dresses had to handle [their]7815-the twain tackle warily . [Dolly]318-dolly had a good start , and growing much excited with the petulance of the wind and with [her]318-dolly own audacity , crossed [the mouth of [the brook]710-the brook]7821-the mouth of the brook at a very fine pace , with the easterly gusts to second [her]318-dolly . [She]318-dolly could see the little mark - boat well out in the offing , with a red flag flaring merrily , defying all the efforts of [the gunners on [the hill]890-the hill]7823-the gunners on the hill to plunge it into the bright dance of the waves . And now and then [she]318-dolly heard what [she]318-dolly knew to be the rush of a round shot far above [her]318-dolly head , and following the sound saw a little silver fountain leap up into the sunshine and skim before the breeze ; then glancing up [the hill]890-the hill [she]318-dolly saw the gray puff drifting , and presently felt the dull rumble of the air . At the root of the smoke - puffs , once or twice , [she]318-dolly descried [a stocky figure]7826-a stocky figure moving leisurely , and in spite of the distance and huddle of vapour could declare that it was [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard . Then a dense mass of smoke was brought down by an eddy of wind , and set [her]318-dolly coughing . "[1898-tonnish females] Come away , come away this very moment , [Dolly]318-dolly , " cried [Faith]297-faith , who had hurried up and seized [her]318-dolly hand ; "[318-dolly] [you]318-dolly are past [the danger - post]1899-the danger - post , and [I]0-i met [a man back there who says they are going to fire shells]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells , and [they]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells have got two short guns on purpose . [He]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells says it will be very dangerous till [they]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells get the range , and [he]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells begged [me]0-i most earnestly not to come on here . If [I]0-i were [anybody else]1451-anybody else , [he]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells said , [he]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells would lay hands on [me]0-i and hold [me]0-i back . " "[1902-some old fisherman] [Some old fisherman]1902-some old fisherman , no doubt . What do [they]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells know about gun practice ? [I]0-i can see [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard up there ; [he]391-captain stubbard would rather shoot [himself]391-captain stubbard than [me]0-i , [he]391-captain stubbard said yesterday . " While [Dolly]318-dolly was repeating this assurance , the following words were being exchanged upon the smoky parapet : "[391-captain stubbard] If [you]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells please , [sir]6639-sir , [I]0-i can see [two women on [the beach]776-the beach]1904-two women on the beach , half - way between the posts a'most . " "[1904-two women on the beach] Ca n't help it would n't stop for all the petticoats in [the kingdom]7463-the kingdom . If [they]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells choose to go [there]892-there , [they]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells must take [their]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells chance . A bit more up , and to [you]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells , [[my]0-i good man]1908-my good man . Are [you]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells sure [you]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells put in twenty - three ? Steady ! so , so that 's beautiful . " "[1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells] What a noisy thing ! What does it come here for ? [I]0-i never saw it fall . There must be some mistake . [I]0-i hope there 's nothing nasty inside it . Run for [your]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells life , [Faith]297-faith ; it means to burst , [I]0-i do believe . " "[0-i] Down on [your]1900-a man back there who says they are going to fire shells faces ! " cried a loud , stern voice ; and [Dolly]318-dolly obeyed in an instant . But [Faith]297-faith stood calmly , and said to [the man who rushed past [her]318-dolly]7827-the man who rushed past her , "[0-i] [I]0-i trust in [the Lord]848-the lord , [sir]6639-sir . " There was no time to answer . The shell had left off rolling , and sputtered more fiercely as the fuse thickened . [The man]921-the man laid hold of this , and tried to pull it out , but could not , and jumped with both feet on it ; while [Faith , who quite expected to be blown to pieces]7829-faith , who quite expected to be blown to pieces , said to [herself]297-faith , "[848-the lord] What pretty boots [he]6639-sir has ! " "[848-the lord] A fine bit of gunnery ! " said [the young man]861-the young man , stooping over it , after treading the last spark into the springy sand . "[1911-the little artillery man] [The little artillery man]1911-the little artillery man is wanted [here]6711-here . [Ladies]7458-ladies , [you]7458-ladies may safely stay [here]6711-here now . [They]1915-they will not make two hits in proximity to [each other]1323-each other . " "[1915-they] [You]6639-sir shall not go , " said [Faith]297-faith , as [he]6639-sir was hurrying away , "[6639-sir] until [we]1917-we know who has been so reckless of [his]6639-sir life , to save the lives of [others]6525-others . Both [your]6639-sir hands are burned very seriously , [I]0-i fear . " "[0-i] And [your]6639-sir clothes , [sir]6639-sir , " cried [Dolly]318-dolly , running up in hot terror , as soon as the danger was over ; "[6639-sir] [your]6639-sir clothes are spoiled sadly . Oh , how good it was of [you]6639-sir ! And the whole fault was [mine]0-i or at least [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard 's . [He]391-captain stubbard will never dare to face [me]0-i again , [I]0-i should hope . " "[391-captain stubbard] [Young ladies]6673-young ladies , if [I]0-i have been of any service to [you]6673-young ladies , " said [the stranger]1556-the stranger , with a smile at [their]6673-young ladies excitement , "[0-i] [I]0-i beg [you]6673-young ladies to be silent to [the Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard concerning [my]0-i share in this occasion . [He]391-captain stubbard would not be gratified by the interest [I]0-i feel in [his]391-captain stubbard beautiful little bombardments , especially that of [fair ladies]1921-fair ladies . Ha , there goes another shell ! [They]1922-they will make better aim now ; but [you]6673-young ladies must not delay . [I]0-i beseech [you]6673-young ladies to hasten [home]788-home , if [you]6673-young ladies would do [me]0-i kindness . " [The fair daughters of the Admiral]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral had enjoyed enough of warfare to last [them]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral till the end of [their]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral honeymoon , and [they]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral could not reject the entreaty of [a man who had risked [his]7833-a man who had risked his life to save them life to save [them]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral]7833-a man who had risked his life to save them . Trembling and bewildered , [they]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral made off at the quickest step permitted by maiden dignity , with one or two kindly turns of neck , to show that [he]7833-a man who had risked his life to save them was meant to follow [them]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral . But another sulphurous cloud rushed down from [the indefatigable Stubbard]7834-the indefatigable stubbard , and when it had passed [them]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral , [they]7832-the fair daughters of the admiral looked back vainly for [the gentleman who had spoiled [his]7833-a man who had risked his life to save them boots]7835-the gentleman who had spoiled his boots .[6673-young ladies] CHAPTER XX AMONG [THE LADIES]6733-the ladies It would have surprised [the stout Captain Stubbard]1925-the stout captain stubbard , who thought no small beer of [his]1925-the stout captain stubbard gunnery , to hear that it was held in very light esteem by [the " Frenchified young man overhead]7836-the " frenchified young man overhead , "[1925-the stout captain stubbard] as [he]1925-the stout captain stubbard called [Caryl Carne]356-carne , to [[his]1925-the stout captain stubbard landlady]1926-his landlady . And it would have amazed [him]1925-the stout captain stubbard to learn that [this young man]7709-this young man was [a captain of artillery]1928-a captain of artillery , in the grand army mustering across [the sea]706-the sea , and [one of the most able among plenty of ability]1930-one of the most able among plenty of ability , and favoured by [the great First Consul]1931-the great first consul . In [the gully where [the Tugwell boats]1933-the tugwell boats were built]1932-the gully where the tugwell boats were built , behind a fringe of rough longshore growth , [young Carne]356-carne had been sitting with a good field - glass , observing the practice of the battery . [He]356-carne had also been able to observe unseen the disobedient practices of [young ladies]6673-young ladies , when [[their]6673-young ladies father]1935-their father is widely out of sight . Upon [Faith]297-faith , however , no blame could fall , for [she]297-faith went against [her]297-faith wish , and only to retrieve the rebellious [Dolly]318-dolly . Secure from the danger , [these two]1468-these two held council in the comfort of [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's Round - house]1938-the admiral 's round - house . There [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , who considered it [[her]277-dolly domain]1939-her domain , kept sundry snug appliances congenial to [young ladies]6673-young ladies , for removing all traces of sudden excitement , and making [them]6673-young ladies fit to be seen again . Simple and unfashionable as [they]1468-these two were in dress , [they]1468-these two were sure to have something to do to [themselves]1468-these two after the late derangement , ere ever [they]1468-these two could run the risk of meeting [any of [the brave young officers]1942-the brave young officers , who were so mysteriously fond of coming for orders to [Springhaven Hall]9-springhaven hall]1941-any of the brave young officers , who were so mysteriously fond of coming for orders to springhaven hall . " [You]1943-miss dolly look well enough , [dear]6572-dear , "[297-faith] said [Faith]297-faith at last , " and much better than [you]1943-miss dolly deserve to look , after leading [me]297-faith such a dance by [your]1943-miss dolly self - will . But one thing must be settled before [we]1468-these two go back are [we]1468-these two to speak of this matter , or not ? "[297-faith] " How can [you]297-faith ask such a question , [Faith]297-faith ? "[1943-miss dolly] [Miss Dolly]1943-miss dolly loved a bit of secrecy . " Of course [we]1468-these two must rather bite [our]1468-these two tongues out , than break the solemn pledges which [we]1468-these two have given . "[1943-miss dolly] [She]1943-miss dolly had cried a good deal , and [she]1943-miss dolly began to cry again . " Do n't cry , that 's [a darling]1867-a darling , "[1944-the simple - hearted sister] said [the simple - hearted sister]1944-the simple - hearted sister . " [You]1943-miss dolly make [the whole world]7839-the whole world seem so cruel when [you]1943-miss dolly cry , because [you]1943-miss dolly look so innocent . It shall be as [you]1943-miss dolly please , if [I]1944-the simple - hearted sister can only think it right . But [I]1944-the simple - hearted sister can not see how [we]1468-these two gave a pledge of any sort , considering that [we]1468-these two ran away without speaking . The question is have [we]1468-these two any right to conceal it , when [father]7004-father has a right to know everything ? "[1944-the simple - hearted sister] " [He]7004-father would be in such a sad passion , "[277-dolly] pleaded [Dolly]277-dolly , with a stock of fresh tears only waiting , " and [he]7004-father never would look again at poor [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , and what would become of all [[his]7004-father family]7634-his family ? "[277-dolly] " [Father]345-father is [a just and conscientious man]7842-a just and conscientious man , "[1945-the daughter who inherited those qualities] replied [the daughter who inherited those qualities]1945-the daughter who inherited those qualities ; " [he]345-father would not blame [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard ; [he]345-father would blame [us]1468-these two , and [no others]7843-no others . "[1945-the daughter who inherited those qualities] " Oh , [I]277-dolly could not bear to hear [you]277-dolly blamed , [Faith]297-faith . [I]277-dolly should have to say that it was all [my]277-dolly fault . And then how [I]277-dolly should catch it , and be punished for a month ! Confined to [the grounds]1871-the grounds for a month at least , and never have a bit of appetite . But [I]277-dolly am not thinking of [myself]277-dolly , [I]277-dolly am quite sure of that . [You]277-dolly know that [I]277-dolly never do that much . [I]277-dolly am thinking of that heroic gentleman , who stamped out the sparks so cleverly . All the time [I]277-dolly lay on [the sand]1641-the sand [I]277-dolly watched [him]7846-him , though [I]277-dolly expected to be blown to pieces every single moment . Oh ! what a nasty sensation it was ! [I]277-dolly expected to find all [my]277-dolly hair turned grey . But , thank [Heaven]351-heaven , [I]277-dolly do n't see a streak in it ! "[277-dolly] To make sure of that , [she]1946-you went to the glass again . " If all [mine]1946-you had turned grey , ' twould be no odds to [nobody]843-nobody as [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb says about [his]337-captain zeb income because [I]1946-you am intended for [an old maid]6853-an old maid . "[1946-you] [Miss Darling , whose beauty still lacked many years of its prime]1947-miss darling , whose beauty still lacked many years of its prime , turned away for a moment , because [her]1947-miss darling , whose beauty still lacked many years of its prime eyes were glistening , and [[her]1947-miss darling , whose beauty still lacked many years of its prime sister]6807-her sister was tired of the subject . " But for [yours]1946-you there are [fifty to weep]7849-fifty to weep , [Dolly]277-dolly . Especially perhaps [this young gentleman]7850-this young gentleman , towards whom [you]1946-you feel so much gratitude . "[1947-miss darling , whose beauty still lacked many years of its prime] " How unkind [you]1946-you are , [Faith]297-faith ! All the gratitude [I]1946-you owe [him]7850-this young gentleman is for saving [your]1946-you life . As for [myself]1946-you , [I]1946-you was flat upon [the sand]1641-the sand , with a heap of sea - weed between [me]1946-you and the thing . If it had gone off , it would have gone over [me]1946-you ; but [you]1946-you chose to stand up , like [a stupid]7852-a stupid . [Your]1946-you life was saved , beyond all doubt , by [him]7850-this young gentleman ; and the way [you]1946-you acknowledge it is to go and tell [[his]7850-this young gentleman chief enemy]7853-his chief enemy that [he]7853-his chief enemy was there observing [him]7850-this young gentleman ! "[1946-you] " Well , [I]297-faith never ! "[297-faith] [Faith]297-faith exclaimed , with more vigour than grace of language . " A minute ago [you]1946-you knew nothing of [him]7850-this young gentleman , and even wondered who [he]7850-this young gentleman was , and now [you]1946-you know all about [[his]7850-this young gentleman enemies]871-his enemies ! [I]297-faith am afraid that [you]1946-you stick at nothing . "[297-faith] " [I]277-dolly do n't stick thinking , as [you]1946-you do , [Miss]7855-miss , "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly answered , without abashment , and knowing that [the elder]1949-the elder hated to be so addressed ; " but things come to [me]1950-i by the light of nature , without a twelvemonth of brown - study . When [I]1950-i said what [you]1946-you remind [me]1950-i of , in such a hurry , it was perfectly true so true that [you]1946-you need have no trouble about it , with all [your]1946-you truth . But since that , a sudden idea flashed across [me]1950-i , the sort of idea that proves itself . [[Your]1946-you hero]7856-your hero [you]1946-you are in such a hurry to betray can be [nobody]843-nobody but [the mysterious lodger in [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks ' dimity - parlour]7858-the mysterious lodger in widow shanks ' dimity - parlour , as [she]7859-she calls it ; and [Jenny]311-jenny has told [me]1950-i all [she]7859-she knows about [him]7856-your hero , which is a great deal less than [she]7859-she ought to know . [I]1950-i meant to have told [you]1946-you , but [you]1946-you are so grand in [your]1946-you lofty contempt of what [you]1946-you call gossip , but which [I]1950-i call good neighbourly intercourse ! [You]1946-you know that [he]7856-your hero is [Mr. Caryl Carne]356-carne , of course . [Everybody]1350-everybody knows that , and there the knowledge seems to terminate . Even [the Twemlows]375-the twemlows , [[his]7856-your hero own aunt]7861-his own aunt and [uncle]7862-uncle , are scarcely ever favoured with [[his]7856-your hero company]7863-his company ; and [I]1950-i , who am always on [the beach]776-the beach , or in [the village]768-the village , have never had the honour of beholding [him]7856-your hero , until until it came to this "[1950-i] here [she]1950-i imitated with [her]1950-i lips the spluttering of the fuse so well that [[her]1950-i sister]6807-her sister could not keep from laughing . " [He]7856-your hero never goes out , and [he]7856-your hero never asks questions , any more than [he]7856-your hero answers them , and [he]7856-your hero never cares to hear what fish [they]1350-everybody have caught , or anything else , about [anybody]838-anybody . [He]7856-your hero never eats or drinks , and [he]7856-your hero never says a word about the flowers [they]1350-everybody put upon [his]7856-your hero table ; and what [he]7856-your hero does all day long [nobody]843-nobody knows , except that [he]7856-your hero has a lot of books with [him]7856-your hero . [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks , who has the best right to know all about [him]7856-your hero , has made up [her]1950-i mind that [his]7856-your hero head has been turned by the troubles of [[his]7856-your hero family]7634-his family , except for [his]7856-your hero going without dinner , which [no lunatic]7869-no lunatic ever does , according to [her]1950-i knowledge . And [he]7856-your hero seems to have got ' [Butter Cheeseman]412-butter cheeseman , ' as [they]1350-everybody call [him]7856-your hero , entirely at [his]7856-your hero beck and call . [He]7856-your hero leaves [his]7856-your hero black horse [there]892-there every morning , and rides [home]788-home at night to [[his]7856-your hero ancestral ruins]7872-his ancestral ruins . [There]892-there , now , [you]7874-you know as much as [I]1950-i do . "[1950-i] " There is mischief at the bottom of all this , "[297-faith] said [Faith]297-faith ; " in these dangerous times , it must not be neglected . [We]7875-us are bound , as [you]7874-you say , to consider [his]7856-your hero wishes , after all that [he]7856-your hero has done for [us]7875-us . But the tale about [us]7875-us will be over the place in a few hours , at the latest . [The gunners]7876-the gunners will have known where [their]7876-the gunners bad shot fell , and perhaps [they]7876-the gunners will have seen [us]7875-us with [their]7876-the gunners glasses . How will it be possible to keep this affair from gossip ? "[297-faith] " [They]7876-the gunners may have seen [us]7875-us , without seeing [him]7856-your hero at all , on account of the smoke that came afterwards . At any rate , let [us]7875-us say nothing about it until [we]7875-us hear what [other people]1136-other people say . The shell will be washed away or buried in the sand , for it fell upon the shingle , and then rolled towards [the sea]706-the sea ; and there need be no fuss unless [we]7875-us choose to make it , and so perhaps ruin [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard and [[his]391-captain stubbard family]7634-his family . And [[his]391-captain stubbard wife]6501-his wife has made such pretty things for [us]7875-us . If [he]391-captain stubbard knew what [he]391-captain stubbard had done , [he]391-captain stubbard would go and shoot [himself]391-captain stubbard . [He]391-captain stubbard is so excessively humane and kind . "[1950-i] " [We]7875-us will not urge [his]391-captain stubbard humanity to that extreme . [I]1950-i hate all mystery , as [you]7881-your know well . But about this affair [I]1950-i will say nothing , unless there is cause to do so , at least until [father]7004-father comes back ; and then [I]1950-i shall tell [him]7004-father if it seems to be [my]1950-i duty . "[1950-i] " It wo n't be [your]7881-your duty , it ca n't be [your]7881-your duty , to get [good people]7883-good people into trouble , Faith . [I]297-faith find it [my]297-faith duty to keep out of trouble , and [I]297-faith like to treat [others]6525-others the same as [myself]297-faith . "[297-faith] " [You]7881-your are such [a lover of duty]7885-a lover of duty , dear [Dolly]277-dolly , because everything [you]7881-your like becomes [your]7881-your duty . And now [your]7881-your next duty is to [your]7881-your dinner . [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow is coming [I]1950-i forgot to tell [you]7881-your as well as [Eliza]374-eliza , and [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard . And if [Johnny]306-johnny comes [home]788-home in time from [Harrow]87-harrow , to be [Jack]306-johnny among [the ladies]6733-the ladies , [we]7888-we shall hear some wonders , [you]7881-your may be quite sure . "[1950-i] " Oh , [I]1950-i vow , [I]1950-i forgot all about that wicked [Johnny]306-johnny . What a blessing that [he]306-johnny was not here just now ! It is [my]1950-i black Monday when [his]306-johnny holidays begin . Instead of getting steadier , [he]306-johnny grows more plaguesome . And the wonder of it is that [he]306-johnny would tie [your]7881-your kid shoes ; while [he]306-johnny pulls out [my]1950-i jaconet , and sits on [my]1950-i French hat . How [I]1950-i wish [he]306-johnny was old enough for [his]306-johnny commission ! To - morrow [he]306-johnny will be dancing in and out of [every cottage]7889-every cottage , [boat , or gun]7890-boat , or gun , or rabbit - hole , and nothing shall be hidden from [his]306-johnny eyes and ears . Let [him]306-johnny come . ' [I]1950-i am accustomed to have all things go awry , ' as [somebody]842-somebody says in some tragedy . The only chance is to make [him]306-johnny fall in love , deeply in love , with [Miss Stubbard]413-miss stubbard . [He]306-johnny did it with [somebody]842-somebody for [his]306-johnny Easter week , and became as harmless as a sucking dove , till [he]306-johnny found [his]306-johnny nymph eating onions raw with a pocketful of boiled limpets . [Maggie Stubbard]414-maggie is too perfect in [her]414-maggie style for that . [She]414-maggie is twelve years old , and has lots of hair , and eyes as large as oysters . [I]1950-i shall introduce [Johnny]306-johnny to - morrow , and hope to keep [him]306-johnny melancholy all [his]306-johnny holidays . "[1950-i] " Perhaps it will be for [his]306-johnny good , "[297-faith] said [Faith]297-faith , " because , without some high ideas , [he]306-johnny gets into such dreadful scrapes ; and certainly it will be for [our]7893-our good . "[297-faith] After making light of young love thus , [these girls]1952-these girls deserved the shafts of [Cupid]415-cupid , in addition to [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard 's shells . And it would have been hard to find fairer marks when [they]1952-these girls came down dressed for dinner . [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow arrived with [[her]292-mrs. twemlow daughter]1419-her daughter [Eliza]374-eliza , but without [[her]292-mrs. twemlow husband]911-her husband , who was to fetch [her]292-mrs. twemlow in the evening ; and [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard came quite alone , for [[her]292-mrs. twemlow walkable children]1955-her walkable children as [she]292-mrs. twemlow called [them]1955-her walkable children were all up at [the battery]1699-the battery . " Ca n't smell powder too young in such days as these , "[1173-the captain] was [the Captain]1173-the captain 's utterance ; and , sure enough , [they]1955-her walkable children took to it , like [sons of guns]1958-sons of guns . " [I]292-mrs. twemlow should be so frightened , "[292-mrs. twemlow] [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow said , when [Johnny]306-johnny who sat at the foot of the table representing [[his]306-johnny father]6889-his father most gallantly had said grace in Latin , to astonish [their]1955-her walkable children weak minds , ' so nervous all the time , so excessively anxious , the whole time that dreadful din was proceeding ! It is over now , thank goodness ! But how can [you]306-johnny have endured it , how can [you]306-johnny have gone about [your]306-johnny household duties calmly , with seven of [[your]306-johnny children]1960-your children [I]0-i think [you]306-johnny said going about in that fiery furnace ? " "[306-johnny] Because , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , " replied [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , who was dry of speech , and [fit mother of heroes]7894-fit mother of heroes , "[6642-ma'am] the cannons are so made , if [you]6642-ma'am can understand , that they do not shoot out of [their]1962-their back ends . " "[1963-we] [We]1963-we are quite aware of that " [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow came to [[her]380-miss twemlow mother]7258-her mother 's relief very sharply "[1962-their] but still [they]1962-their are apt to burst , or to be overloaded , or badly directed , or even to fly back suddenly , as [I]0-i have heard on good authority . " "[7003-miss] Very likely , [miss]7003-miss , when [they]1962-their are commanded by [young women]1965-young women . " [Eliza Twemlow]293-eliza coloured , for [she]293-eliza was rather quick of temper ; but [she]293-eliza did not condescend to pay rudeness in kind . "[7003-miss] It would hardly be a lady - like position , [I]0-i suppose , " [she]293-eliza answered , with a curve of [her]293-eliza graceful neck the [Carnes]271-carne had been celebrated for [their]1962-their necks , which were longer than those of [the Darlings]933-the darlings ; "[0-i] but even under the command of [a most skilful man]1966-a most skilful man , for instance [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , little accidents will happen , like the fall of a shell upon [the beach]776-the beach this afternoon . [Some people]6784-some people were close to it , according to the rumour ; but luckily it did not explode . " "[7003-miss] How providential ! " cried [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow ; "[7003-miss] but [the stupid people]1969-the stupid people would have gone without much pity , whatever had befallen [them]1969-the stupid people , unless [they]1969-the stupid people were blind , or too ignorant to read . Do n't [you]7003-miss think so , [Faith]297-faith , [[my]0-i dear]6598-my dear ? " "[7003-miss] [I]0-i do n't believe a single word of that story , " [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard cut short the question ; "[7003-miss] for the simple reason that it never could have happened . [[My]0-i husband]1971-my husband was to direct every gun [himself]1971-my husband . Is it likely [he]1971-my husband would have shelled [the beach]776-the beach ? " "[1971-my husband] Well , [the beach]776-the beach is the proper place for shells ; but if [I]0-i had only known it , would n't [I]0-i have come a few hours earlier ? " said [Johnny]306-johnny . "[0-i] Even now there must be something left to see ; and [I]0-i am bound to understand that sort of thing . [Ladies]7458-ladies , [I]0-i entreat [you]7458-ladies not to think [me]0-i rude , if [I]0-i go as soon as ever [you]7458-ladies can do without [me]0-i . [I]0-i think [I]0-i have got [you]7458-ladies nearly everything [you]7458-ladies want ; and perhaps [you]7458-ladies would rather be without [me]0-i . " With many thanks and compliments such [a pretty boy]7897-a pretty boy [he]7897-a pretty boy was [the ladies]6733-the ladies released [him]7897-a pretty boy gladly ; and then [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow , having reasons of [her]292-mrs. twemlow own , drew nigh to [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard with lively interest in [[her]292-mrs. twemlow children]7899-her children . At first , [she]292-mrs. twemlow received short answers only ; for [[the Captain]1173-the captain 's wife]7901-the captain 's wife had drawn more sour juices than sweet uses from adversity . But [the wife of [the man of peace]7903-the man of peace]7902-the wife of the man of peace outflanked the better half of [the man of war]7904-the man of war , drove in [[her]292-mrs. twemlow outposts]7905-her outposts , and secured the key of all [her]292-mrs. twemlow communications . "[0-i] [I]0-i can scarcely believe that [you]1975-you are so kind . [[My]0-i dear]6598-my dear [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow , how good [you]1975-you are ! [[My]0-i Bob]1977-my bob is [a nice boy]1978-a nice boy , so manly and clever , so gentle and well - behaved , even when [he]1977-my bob knows that [I]0-i am not likely to find [him]1977-my bob out . But that [you]1975-you should have noticed it , is what surprises [me]0-i so [few people]1979-few people now know the difference ! But in [the House of [God]287-god]1980-the house of god as [you]1975-you so well observe [you]1975-you can very soon see what [a boy]899-a boy is . When [I]0-i tell [him]1977-my bob that [he]1977-my bob may ride [your]1975-you grey pony , [I]0-i wish [you]1975-you could be there to watch the fine expression of [his]1977-my bob face . How [he]1977-my bob does love dumb animals ! It was only last Saturday , [he]1977-my bob knocked down [a boy nearly three times [his]1977-my bob own size]1982-a boy nearly three times his own size for poking a pin into a poor donkey with the fish . And [Maggie]414-maggie to have a flower - bed on [[your]1975-you front lawn]1983-your front lawn ! [They]1984-they wo n't let [her]414-maggie touch a plant , at [[our]1985-our cottage]1986-our cottage , though [she]414-maggie understands gardening so thoroughly . [She]414-maggie wo n't sleep a wink to - night , if [I]0-i tell [her]414-maggie , and [I]0-i had better keep that for the morning . [Poor children]1987-poor children ! [They]1987-poor children have had a hard time of it ; but [they]1987-poor children have come out like pure gold from the fire [I]0-i mean as many of [them]1987-poor children as can use [their]1987-poor children legs . But to be on horseback what will [Bob]408-bob say ? " "[408-bob] [You]1975-you must have met with very little kindness , [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , to attach any importance to such mere trifles . It makes [me]0-i blush to think that there can be a spot in [England]2-england where [such children as yours]1988-such children as yours could pass unnoticed . It is not a question of religious feeling only . Far from it ; in fact , quite the opposite ; though [[my]0-i husband]1971-my husband , of course , is quite right in insisting that all [our]1990-our opinions and actions must be referred to that one standard . But [I]0-i look at things also from a motherly point of view , because [I]0-i have suffered such sad trials . [Three dear ones]1991-three dear ones in [the churchyard]1992-the churchyard , and [the dearest of all the Almighty]1993-the dearest of all the almighty only knows where [he]1993-the dearest of all the almighty is . Sometimes it is more than [I]0-i can bear , to live on in this dark and most dreadful uncertainty . [[My]0-i medical man]1994-my medical man has forbidden [me]0-i to speak of it . But how can [he]1994-my medical man know what it is to be [a mother]1995-a mother ? But hush ! Or [darling Faith]297-faith may hear [me]0-i . Sometimes [I]0-i lose all self - command . " [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow 's eyes were in need of wiping , and [stout Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard 's in the same condition . "[0-i] How [I]0-i wish [I]0-i could help [you]0-i , " said [the latter]1655-the latter , softly : "[0-i] is there anything in [the world]695-the world that [I]0-i can do ? " "[0-i] No , [[my]0-i dear friend]7397-my dear friend ; [I]0-i wish there was , for [I]0-i 'm sure that it would be a pleasure to [you]0-i . But another anxiety , though far less painful , is worrying [me]0-i as well just now . [[My]0-i poor brother 's son]1998-my poor brother 's son is behaving most strangely . [He]1998-my poor brother 's son hardly ever comes near [us]1999-us , and [he]1998-my poor brother 's son seems to dislike [[my]0-i dear husband]2000-my dear husband . [He]1998-my poor brother 's son has taken rooms over [[[your]0-i brave husband]2001-your brave husband 's Office]2002-your brave husband 's office , and [he]1998-my poor brother 's son comes and goes very mysteriously . It is [my]0-i duty to know something about this ; but [I]0-i dare not ask [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard . " "[391-captain stubbard] [[My]0-i dear]6598-my dear [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow , it has puzzled [me]0-i too . But thinking that [you]292-mrs. twemlow knew all about it , [I]0-i concluded that everything must be quite right . What [you]292-mrs. twemlow tell [me]0-i has surprised [me]0-i more than [I]0-i can tell . [I]0-i shall go to work quietly to find out all about it . Mystery and secrecy are such hateful things ; and [a woman]966-a woman is always the best hand at either . "[966-a woman] CHAPTER XXI A GRACIOUS MERCY As a matter of course , [every gunner at [the fort]7791-the fort]2005-every gunner at the fort was ready to make oath by every colour of the rainbow , that never shot , shell , wad , sponge , or even powder - flake could by any possibility have fallen on [the beach]776-the beach . And before [they]2008-they had time to grow much more than doubly positive that is to say , within three days ' time the sound of guns fired in earnest drowned all questions of bad practice . For the following Sunday beheld [Springhaven]3-springhaven in a state of excitement beyond the memory of [the very oldest inhabitant]2009-the very oldest inhabitant , or the imagination of [the youngest]2010-the youngest . Excitement is a crop that , to be large , must grow though it thrives all the better without much root and in [this particular field]2011-this particular field [it]2012-it began to grow before noon of Saturday . For [the men who were too old to go to]2013-the men who were too old to go to [sea]766-sea , and [the boys who were too young]2015-the boys who were too young , and [the women who were never of the proper age]2016-the women who were never of the proper age , all these kept looking from the best lookouts , but nothing could [they]2008-they see to enable [them]2008-they to say when the kettle , or the frying - pan , or gridiron , would be wanted . [They]2008-they rubbed [their]2008-they eyes grievously , and spun round three times , if time had brought or left [them]2008-they the power so to spin ; and [they]2008-they pulled an Irish halfpenny , with the harp on , from [their]2008-they pockets , and moistened it with saliva which in English means spat on it and then threw it into the pocket on the other side of body . But none of these accredited appeals to [heaven]2017-heaven put a speck upon [the sea]706-the sea where [the boats]1148-the boats ought to have been , or cast upon the clouds a shade of any sail approaching . Uneasily wondering , [the grannies]2020-the grannies , [wives]2021-wives , and [little ones]2022-little ones went [home]788-home , when the nightfall quenched all eyesight , and told one another ancient tales of woe . Yet there is a salve for every sore , a bung for every bunghole . Upon the Sunday morning , when the tide was coming in , and a golden haze hung upon [the peaceful sea]2024-the peaceful sea , and the seven bells of [the old grey church]2025-the old grey church were speaking of the service cheerfully , suddenly a deep boom moved the bosom of distance , and palpitated all along [the shore]716-the shore . Six or seven hale old gaffers not too stiff to walk , with the help of a staff , a little further than the rest were coming to hear [parson]2027-parson by [the path below [the warren]1286-the warren]2028-the path below the warren , where a smack of salt would season [them]2027-parson for doctrine . [They]2008-they knew from long experience , [the grandmother of science]2030-the grandmother of science , that the mist of [the sea]706-the sea , coming on at breakfast - time , in the month of August with the wind where it was and the tides as [they]2008-they were , would be sure to hold fast until dinner - time . Else , good as [they]2008-they were , and preparing punctually once a week for a better world , the hind buttons of [their]2008-they Sunday coats would have been towards [the church]6579-the church , and the front ones to [the headland]1266-the headland . For the bodies of [[their]2008-they sons]2034-their sons were dearer to [them]2008-they , substantially dearer , than [their]2008-they own old souls . [They]2008-they were all beginning to be deaf , or rather going on with it very agreeably , losing thereby a great deal of disturbance , and gaining great room for reflection . And now when the sound of a gun from [the sea]706-the sea hung shaking in the web of vapour , [each of [these wise men]1140-these wise men]2036-each of these wise men gazed steadfastly at [the rest]2038-the rest , to see [his]2036-each of these wise men own conclusion reflected , or concluded . A gun it was indeed a big well - shotted gun , and no deafness could throw any doubt on it . There might not be anything to see , but still there would be plenty to hear at [the headland]1266-the headland a sound more arousing than [the parson]6618-the parson 's voice , a roar beyond that of all [the gallery]6775-the gallery . " ' Tis a battle ! "[6539-one] said [one]6539-one , and [[his]6539-one neighbour]2043-his neighbour cried , " A rare one ! "[6539-one] [They]2008-they turned to [the parish church]2044-the parish church [the quarters of farewell]2045-the quarters of farewell , and those of salutation to the battle out at [sea]766-sea . It was all over [the village]768-the village , in the time it takes to put a hat on , that [the British]416-british and [the French fleets]2048-the french fleets were hammer and tongs at it , within the distance [you]2049-you may throw an apple off [Springhaven headland]2050-springhaven headland . Even [the young women]2051-the young women knew that this was quite impossible , because there was no water there for [a collier - brig]2052-a collier - brig to anchor ; nevertheless , in the hurry and scare , the thoughts of that new battery and [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , and above all in the fog , [they]2051-the young women believed it . So that there was scarcely any room to stand , at the Watch - point , inside [the Shag - rock]2053-the shag - rock ; while in [church]6589-church there was [no one who could help being there , by force of holy office]2055-no one who could help being there , by force of holy office , or example . [These latter were not in a devout frame of mind]2056-these latter were not in a devout frame of mind , and but for the look of it would have done more good by joining [the other congregation]2057-the other congregation . For the sound of cannon - shot came into [their]2008-they ears , like balls of unadulterated pepper , and every report made [them]2008-they look at [one another]827-one another , and whisper " Ah ! there goes [some poor fellow]7907-some poor fellow 's head . "[2008-they] For [the sacred building]2059-the sacred building was constructed so that the sounds outside of [it]2059-the sacred building had more power than the good things offered in the inside . However , as many , or as few , as did [their]2008-they duty , by joining [the good company of [the minister]2061-the minister]2060-the good company of the minister , found [themselves]2008-they all the better for it , and more fresh for a start than [the runagates]2062-the runagates . Inasmuch as [these latter]2063-these latter had nearly got enough of listening without seeing anything , while [the steady church - goers]2064-the steady church - goers had refreshed the entire system by looking about without listening . And to show [the truant people]2065-the truant people where [their]2065-the truant people duty should have bound [them]2065-the truant people , the haze had been thickening all over [the sea]706-the sea , while the sun kept the time on [the old church]2067-the old church dial . This was spoken of for many years , throughout [the village]768-the village , as a Scriptural token of the proper thing to do . " Well , and what have ' [e]7908-e seen ? "[2069-the senior church - warden] asked [the senior church - warden]2069-the senior church - warden not [Cheeseman]412-butter cheeseman , who was only [the junior]2070-the junior , and had neither been at [church]6589-church nor on [the headland]1266-the headland but [Farmer Graves]417-farmer graves , [the tenant of [the Glebe]88-the glebe and of [Up - farm]2074-up - farm]2073-the tenant of the glebe and of up - farm , [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's best holding]2076-the admiral 's best holding ; " what have ' [e]7908-e seen , [good people]7883-good people all , to leave [parson]2027-parson to prache to [hisself]7911-hisself a'most a sarmon as [he]2027-parson 's hathn't prached for five year , to [my]2069-the senior church - warden knowledge ? Have ' [e]7908-e seen [fat bulls of [Basan]89-basan]7912-fat bulls of basan ? "[2069-the senior church - warden] " Naw ; but [us]7913-us have heer'd un roar , "[2077-one who was sure to say something] replied [one who was sure to say something]2077-one who was sure to say something . " Wust of it is , there be no making out what language un do roar in . "[2077-one who was sure to say something] " [One Englishman]7914-one englishman , [I]2078-an ancient tar who had served under keppel tell ' [e]7908-e , and [two Frenchmen]7915-two frenchmen , "[2078-an ancient tar who had served under keppel] said [an ancient tar who had served under [Keppel]418-old keppel]2078-an ancient tar who had served under keppel ; " by the ring of the guns [I]2078-an ancient tar who had served under keppel could swear to that much . And [they]7766-the others loads [them]7766-the others so different , that [they]7766-the others do . "[2078-an ancient tar who had served under keppel] Before [the others]7766-the others had well finished laughing at [him]2078-an ancient tar who had served under keppel , it became [his]2078-an ancient tar who had served under keppel turn to laugh at [them]7766-the others . The wind was in the east , and the weather set fair , and but for the [sea - mist]2080-sea - mist the power of the sun would have been enough to dazzle [all beholders]2081-all beholders . Already this vapour was beginning to clear off , coiling up in fleecy wisps above the glistening water , but clinging still to any bluff or cliff it could lay hold on . " [Halloa]90-halloa , [Jem]390-james cheeseman ! Where be going of now ? "[419-jem prater] shouted one or two voices from [the Oar - stone point]2082-the oar - stone point , [the furthest outlook of [the Havenhead hill]2084-the havenhead hill]2083-the furthest outlook of the havenhead hill . " To see [[them]7766-the others Frenchy hoppers]7916-them frenchy hoppers get a jolly hiding , "[419-jem prater] [Jem Prater]419-jem prater replied , without easing [his]2078-an ancient tar who had served under keppel sculls . [He]2085-he was [[John Prater]358-john prater 's nephew]2086-john prater 's nephew , of the " Darling Arms , "[2085-he] and had stopped behind the fishing to see [[his]2085-he uncle]2087-his uncle 's monthly beer in . " [You]7917-you ca n't see up there , [I]2085-he reckon , the same as [I]2085-he do [here]6711-here . [One English ship]7919-one english ship have got a job to tackle [two Crappos]7920-two crappos . But , by [George]420-king george ! [she]7919-one english ship 'll do it , [mates]1407-mates . Good bye , and [the Lord]848-the lord defend [you]1407-mates ! "[2085-he] [He]2085-he had [nobody]843-nobody but [[his]2085-he little brother]2089-his little brother [Sam]421-sam polwhele , who was holding the tiller , to help [him]2085-he , and [[his]2085-he uncle]2087-his uncle 's boat which [he]2085-he had taken without leave was neither stout nor handy . But the stir of the battle had fetched [him]2085-he forth , and [he]2085-he meant to see the whole of it without taking harm . [Every Englishman]422-every englishman had a full right to do this , in a case of such French audacity , and [the English sea]2091-the english sea and air began to give [him]2085-he fair occasion . For now the sun had swept the mist with a besom of gold wire , widening every sweep , and throwing brilliant prospect down it . The gentle heave of [the sea]706-the sea flashed forth with the white birds hovering over it , and the curdles of fugitive vapour glowed like pillars of fire as they floated off . Then out of the drift appeared [three ships , partly shrouded in [their]2093-three ships , partly shrouded in their own fog own fog]2093-three ships , partly shrouded in their own fog . The wind was too light for manoeuvring much , and [the combatants]2094-the combatants swung to [their]2094-the combatants broadsides , having taken the breath of the air away by the fury of [their]2094-the combatants fire . [All three]2095-all three were standing to the north - north - west , under easy sail , and on the starboard tack , but scarcely holding steerage - way , and taking little heed of it . [Close quarters]2096-close quarters , closer and closer still , muzzle to muzzle , and beard to beard , clinched teeth , and hard pounding , were the order of the day , with the crash of shattered timber and the cries of [dying men]2097-dying men . And still [the ships]7743-the ships came onward , forgetting where [they]7743-the ships were , heaving too much iron to have thought of heaving lead , ready to be shipwrecks , if [they]7743-the ships could but wreck [the enemy]6515-the enemy . Between the bulky curls of smoke could be seen the scars of furious battle , splintered masts and [shivered yards]2100-shivered yards , tattered sails and yawning bulwarks , and great gaps even of the solid side ; and above the ruck of smoke appeared the tricolor flag upon the right hand and the left , and the Union - jack in the middle . " She've a'got more than [she]7923-she can do , [I]2101-an old man famous in the lobster line reckon , "[2101-an old man famous in the lobster line] said [an old man famous in the lobster line]2101-an old man famous in the lobster line ; " other a one of [they]2095-all three is as big as [she]7923-she be , and two to one seemeth onfair odds . Wish [her]7923-she well out of it that 's all as can be done . "[2101-an old man famous in the lobster line] " [Kelks]423-kelks , [you]423-kelks 're [a fool]6566-a fool , "[2102-the ancient navyman] replied [the ancient navyman]2102-the ancient navyman , steadying [his]2102-the ancient navyman spy - glass upon [a ledge of rock]2103-a ledge of rock . " In [my]2102-the ancient navyman time [we]7925-we made very little of that ; and the breed may be slacked off a little , but not quite so bad as that would be . Ah ! [you]423-kelks should a ' heard what [old Keppel]418-old keppel on the twenty - seventh day of July it was , in the year of [[our]7925-we Lord 1778]7926-our lord 1778 . Talk about [Nelson]276-nelson ! to [my]2102-the ancient navyman mind [old Keppel]418-old keppel could have boxed [his]276-nelson compass backward . Not but what [these men]839-these men know how to fight quite as well as need be nowadays . Why , if [I]2102-the ancient navyman was aboard of that [there frigate]7928-there frigate , [I]2102-the ancient navyman could n't do much more than [she]7929-she have done . [She]7929-she 'll have one of [them]839-these men , [you]423-kelks see if [she]7929-she do n't , though [she]7929-she look to have the worst of it , till [you]423-kelks comes to understand . [The Leader]7930-the leader [her]424-the leda name is , of thirty - eight guns , and [she]424-the leda 'll lead one of [they]839-these men into [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth , to refit . "[2102-the ancient navyman] It was hard to understand the matter , in its present aspect , at all as [the ancient sailor]2104-the ancient sailor did ; for the fire of [the Leda]424-the leda ceased suddenly , and [she]424-the leda fell behind [the others]7766-the others , as if hampered with [her]424-the leda canvas . A thrill of pain ran through [all the gazing Britons]2106-all the gazing britons . " How now , [old Navy - Mike]425-old navy - mike ? "[2107-the lobster man] cried [the lobster man]2107-the lobster man . " Strike is the word , and no mistake . And small blame to [her]7929-she either . [She]7929-she hathn't got a sound thread to draw , [I]2107-the lobster man do believe . Who is [the fool]7931-the fool now , [Mike]425-old navy - mike ? Though vexed [I]2107-the lobster man be to ask it . "[2107-the lobster man] " Wait a bit , [old lobster - pot]7932-old lobster - pot . Ah , there now , [she]7929-she breezes ! Whistle for a wind , [lads]7933-lads , whistle , whistle . Sure as [I]2108-i 'm [a sinner]7934-a sinner , yes ! [She]7929-she 's laying [her]7929-she course to board [the Frenchman]381-frenchman on [the weather quarter]7935-the weather quarter . With a slant of wind [she]7929-she 'll do it , too , if it only holds two minutes . Whistle on [your]7933-lads nails , [[my]2108-i boys]7936-my boys , for the glory of old [England]2-england . "[2108-i] In reply to [their]2108-i shrill appeal for even [the women]6658-the women tried to whistle or perhaps in compulsory sequence of the sun , the wind freshened briskly from [the sunny side of east]2110-the sunny side of east . The tattered sails of [the brave ship]2111-the brave ship filled , with the light falling through them upon [one another]827-one another , the head swung round at the command of helm , the pennons flew gaily and the ensign flapped , and [she]2111-the brave ship bore down smoothly on [the outer and therefore unwounded side of [the enemy]6515-the enemy]2113-the outer and therefore unwounded side of the enemy . " That 's what [I]425-old navy - mike call judgmatical , "[425-old navy - mike] [old Mike]425-old navy - mike shouted , with a voice that rivalled cannon ; " whoever thought of that deserves three epulets , one on each shoulder and one upon [his]381-frenchman head . Doubt if [old Keppel]418-old keppel would have thought of that , now . [You]7933-lads see , [mates]1407-mates , the other Crappo ca n't fire at [her]7929-she without first hitting of [[her]7929-she own consort]7938-her own consort . And better than that ever so much better the tilt of the charge will throw [her]7929-she over on [her]7929-she wounds . [Master Muncher]426-master muncher hath two great holes ' twixt wind and water on [his]426-master muncher larboard side , and wo n't [they]7939-they suck the briny , with the weight of [our]7940-our bows upon the starboard beam ? ' Twill take fifty hands to stop leaks , instead of stopping [boarders]7941-boarders . "[425-old navy - mike] The smoke was drifting off , and the sun shone bravely . The battle had been gliding toward the feet of [the spectators]2115-the spectators ; and now from the height of [the cliff]2116-the cliff [they]2115-the spectators could descry [the decks]2117-the decks , the guns , the coils of rope , the turmoil , and dark rush of [men]702-men to [their]702-men fate . Small fights , [man]6496-man to [man]6496-man , demanded still the power of a telescope , and distance made the trenchant arms of [heroes , working right and left]2121-heroes , working right and left , appear like the nippers of an earwig . The only thing certain was that [men]702-men were being killed , and glory was being manufactured largely . " She've a doed it , [she've a doed it]7942-she've a doed it rarely . There 's not a d d froggy left to go to [heaven]2017-heaven ; or if there be so [he]7944-he 's a ' battened down below , "[425-old navy - mike] [old Mike]425-old navy - mike shouted , flourishing [his]425-old navy - mike spy - glass , which rattled in its joints as much as [he]425-old navy - mike did ; " down comes the blood , froth , and blue blazes , as [they]2115-the spectators call the Republican emrods , and up goes [the Union - jack]7945-the union - jack , [my]425-old navy - mike hearties . Three cheers ! three cheers ! Again ! again ! again ! "[425-old navy - mike] From [the sea far below]2123-the sea far below , and far away , came also the volume of a noble English shout , as the flag began to flutter in the quickening breeze , and [the sea]706-the sea arose and danced with sunshine . [No one]6581-no one , who had got all [his]425-old navy - mike blood left in [him]425-old navy - mike , could think of anything but glory . " [[My]2126-the old navy - man certy]7946-my certy , [they]2115-the spectators had better mind [their]2115-the spectators soundings , though ! "[2126-the old navy - man] said [the old navy - man]2126-the old navy - man , with a stitch in [his]2126-the old navy - man side and a lump in [his]2126-the old navy - man throat , from loud utterance ; " five fathoms is every inch of it where they be now , and the tide making strong , and precious little wind to claw off with . [Jem Prater]419-jem prater ! [Jem Prater]419-jem prater ! Oar up , and give signal . Ah , [he]2126-the old navy - man 's too far off to do any good . In five minutes more [they]2115-the spectators 'll be on [the White Pig]92-the white pig , where [no ship]7947-no ship ever got off again . Oh , thank [the Lord]848-the lord , [mates]1407-mates , thank [the Lord]848-the lord , for [his]848-the lord mercy endureth forever ! [The other froggy]7951-the other froggy is stuck hard and fast , and [[our]7952-our lads]7953-our lads will just fetch out in time . "[2126-the old navy - man] [Old Navy - Mike]425-old navy - mike had made no mistake . [The consort of [the captured frigate]2128-the captured frigate]2127-the consort of the captured frigate , [a corvette of twenty - four guns]2129-a corvette of twenty - four guns , had boldly stood on with the intention of rounding to the wind , crossing the bows of the other twain , and retrieving the fortunes of the day perhaps , by a broadside into [the shattered upper works of [the terribly hampered British ship]2131-the terribly hampered british ship]2130-the shattered upper works of the terribly hampered british ship . The idea was clever and spirited , and had a very fair chance of success ; but [the land below [the sea]706-the sea]2132-the land below the sea forefended it . [Full of fine ardour and the noble thirst for fame , speeding on for the palm of high enterprise]2134-full of fine ardour and the noble thirst for fame , speeding on for the palm of high enterprise and the glory of [the native land]1629-the native land , alas , [they]2136-they stuck fast in a soft bit of English sand ! It was in [their]2136-they power now to swear by all [they]2136-they disbelieved in , and in everything visible and too tangible ; but [their]2136-they power was limited strictly to that ; and the faster [they]2136-they swore , the faster [they]2136-they were bound to stick . [Springhaven]3-springhaven dined well , with [its]3-springhaven enemy so placed , and a message from [the Leda]424-the leda by [Jem Prater]419-jem prater , that [the fishing fleet]895-the fishing fleet was rescued , and would be [home]788-home to early supper , and so much to be talked about all dinner - time , that for once in [his]2139-his life nearly [everybody]1350-everybody found it more expedient to eat with [his]2139-his fork than [his]2139-his knife . Then [all who could be spared from washing up , and getting ready for further cookery]2141-all who could be spared from washing up , and getting ready for further cookery , went duly to [church]6589-church in the afternoon , to hear [the good rector]2143-the good rector return humble thanks for a Gracious Mercy to the British arms , and to see [a young man , who had landed with despatches , put a face full of gunpowder in at window]2144-a young man , who had landed with despatches , put a face full of gunpowder in at window , to learn whether [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was [there]892-there . CHAPTER XXII [A SPECIAL URGENCY [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling]2146-a special urgency admiral darling was not in [church]6589-church . [His]332-admiral darling duty to [[his]332-admiral darling country]1635-his country kept [him]332-admiral darling up [the hill]890-the hill , and in close consultation with [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , who was burning to fire [his]391-captain stubbard battery . " [I]391-captain stubbard never knew such bad luck in all [my]391-captain stubbard life . [The devil]7338-the devil has been appointed [First Lord of the weather]7955-first lord of the weather ever since [I]391-captain stubbard came to [Springhaven]3-springhaven . "[391-captain stubbard] As [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard declared these great truths [he]391-captain stubbard strode about in [[his]391-captain stubbard little fortress]2150-his little fortress , delivering a kick at the heels of things which had no right to be lumbering there . " To think that [I]391-captain stubbard should never have seen [those beggars]7956-those beggars , when but for the fog [I]391-captain stubbard could have smashed them right and left . [Admiral]7565-admiral , these things make [a Christian an infidel]7958-a christian an infidel . "[391-captain stubbard] " Nonsense , [sir]6639-sir ! "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , sternly , for [a man of [his]747-the admiral kind nature]2152-a man of his kind nature ; " [you]6639-sir forget that without the fog , or rather the mist for it was only that [those fellows]7960-those fellows would never have come within range . [We]7961-we have very great blessings to be thankful for , though the credit falls not to [[our]7961-we battery]7962-our battery . [The Frenchmen]7963-the frenchmen fought wonderfully well , as well as [the best Englishman]7964-the best englishman could have done , and to capture [them]7963-the frenchmen both is a miracle of luck , if indeed [we]7961-we can manage to secure [them]7963-the frenchmen . [[My]747-the admiral friend]6556-my friend , [young Honyman]427-captain honyman , of [the Leda]7966-the leda , has proved [himself]6556-my friend just what [I]747-the admiral said [he]6556-my friend would be ; and has performed a very gallant exploit , though [I]747-the admiral fear [he]6556-my friend is severely wounded . But [we]7961-we shall know more now , for [I]747-the admiral see [a young fellow]7967-a young fellow jumping up [the hill]890-the hill , like a kangaroo , and probably [he]7967-a young fellow comes for orders . One thing [we]7961-we have learned , [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , and must take the hint to - morrow put [a hut on [the Haven head]7970-the haven head]7969-a hut on the haven head , and keep [a watchman there]7971-a watchman there . Why , bless [my]747-the admiral heart , it is [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore that 's coming ! There is [nobody else that can skip like that]7972-nobody else that can skip like that . "[747-the admiral] [The young lieutenant]2153-the young lieutenant entered between two guns [the gunners]7876-the gunners were dismissed in great disgust to dinner with [his]2153-the young lieutenant pleasant face still a little grimed with gunpowder , and flushed by [his]2153-the young lieutenant hurry up [the steep hill - side]2155-the steep hill - side . " This for [you]747-the admiral , [sir]6639-sir , "[2153-the young lieutenant] [he]2153-the young lieutenant said , saluting [the Admiral]747-the admiral , presenting [his]2153-the young lieutenant letter , and then drawing back ; " and [I]2153-the young lieutenant am to wait [your]747-the admiral convenience for reply . "[2153-the young lieutenant] " What next will the service come to , "[2157-the admiral of captain stubbard] asked [the Admiral of [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard , " when [a young man just commissioned]7974-a young man just commissioned gives [himself]7974-a young man just commissioned such mighty airs ? Shake hands , [Blyth]429-scudamore , and promise [you]429-scudamore will come and dine with [us]7975-us , unless [you]429-scudamore are ordered to return on board at once . How is [[your]429-scudamore good captain]7976-your good captain ? [I]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard knew [him]7976-your good captain when [he]7976-your good captain wore [Nankins]428-nankins . [Jem Prater]419-jem prater brought word that [he]7976-your good captain was wounded . [I]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard hope it is not serious . "[2157-the admiral of captain stubbard] " No , [sir]6639-sir ; not much to speak of . [He]7976-your good captain has only lost three fingers . That was why [I]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard wrote this letter or report , [I]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard ought to call it , if [anybody else]1451-anybody else had written it . Oh , [sir]6639-sir ! [I]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard can not bear to think of it ! [I]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard was [fifth luff]7980-fifth luff when the fight began , and now there is only one left above [me]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard , and [he]7976-your good captain is in command of [our]7981-our biggest prize , the Ville d'Anvers . But , [Admiral]332-admiral darling , here [you]332-admiral darling will find it all , as [I]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard wrote it , from the lips , when [they]7982-they tied up the fingers , of [Captain Honyman]427-captain honyman . "[2157-the admiral of captain stubbard] " How could [you]2157-the admiral of captain stubbard tie them up when [they]7982-they were gone ? "[391-captain stubbard] [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard enquired , with a sneer at [such a youth]2158-such a youth . [He]391-captain stubbard had got on very slowly in [his]391-captain stubbard early days , and could not bear to see [a young man with such vacancies]2159-a young man with such vacancies before [him]391-captain stubbard . " Why , [you]861-the young man are [the luckiest lad [I]391-captain stubbard ever saw]7983-the luckiest lad i ever saw ! Sure to go up at least three steps . How well [you]861-the young man must have kept out of it ! And how happy [you]861-the young man must feel , [Lieutenant Scudamore]429-scudamore ! "[391-captain stubbard] " [I]861-the young man am not at all happy at losing [dear friends]7984-dear friends , "[861-the young man] [the young man]861-the young man answered , gently , as [he]861-the young man turned away and patted the breech of a gun , upon which there was a little rust next day ; " that feeling comes later in life , [I]861-the young man suppose . "[861-the young man] [The Admiral]747-the admiral was not attending to [them]2162-them now , but absorbed in the brief account of the conflict , begun by [Captain Honyman]427-captain honyman in [his]427-captain honyman own handwriting , and finished by [his]427-captain honyman voice , but not [his]427-captain honyman pen . Any one desirous to read this may do so in the proper place . For the present purpose it is enough to say that the modesty of the language was scarcely surpassed by the brilliancy of the exploit . And if anything were needed to commend [the writer]2163-the writer to the deepest good will of [the reader]2164-the reader , it was found in the fact that this enterprise sprang from warm zeal for the commerce of [Springhaven]3-springhaven . [The Leda]424-the leda had been ordered on Friday last to protect the peaceful little fishing fleet from a crafty design for [their]2162-them capture , and this [she]424-the leda had done with good effect , having justice on [her]424-the leda side , and fortune . The particulars of the combat were not so clear , after [the captain]1173-the captain 's three fingers were gone ; but if [one]6539-one made proper allowance for that , there was not very much to complain of . [The Admiral]747-the admiral considered it a very good report ; and then put on [his]747-the admiral spectacles , and thought it still better . " Why ! why ! why ! "[747-the admiral] [he]747-the admiral said for without affectation [many officers]2168-many officers had caught the style of [His]747-the admiral then Gracious Majesty " What 's this ? what 's this ? Something on the other side , in [a different man]7985-a different man 's handwriting , and mighty difficult to read , in [my]747-the admiral opinion . [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , did [you]391-captain stubbard ever see such a scrawl ? Make it out for [me]747-the admiral . [You]391-captain stubbard have good eyes , like a hawk , or [the man who saw through a milestone]7986-the man who saw through a milestone . [Scudamore]429-scudamore , what was [his]429-scudamore name ? [You]391-captain stubbard know . "[747-the admiral] " Three fingers at five pounds apiece per annum as long as [he]429-scudamore lives ! "[391-captain stubbard] [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard computed on [his]391-captain stubbard own : " fifteen pounds a year perhaps for forty years , as [you]391-captain stubbard seem to say how young [he]429-scudamore is ; that comes to just 600 pounds , and [his]429-scudamore hand as good as ever "[391-captain stubbard] " [I]747-the admiral 'll be hanged if it is , if [he]429-scudamore wrote this ! "[747-the admiral] [the Admiral]747-the admiral interjected " and better , [I]747-the admiral must say , from a selfish point of view , because of only two nails left to clean , and [his]429-scudamore other hand increased in value ; why , the scale is disgraceful , iniquitous , boobyish , and made without any knowledge of the human frame , and the comparative value of [its members]7987-its members . [Lieutenant Scudamore]429-scudamore , look at [me]747-the admiral . Here [you]391-captain stubbard see [me]747-the admiral without an ear , damaged in the fore - hatch , and with the larboard bow stove in and how much do [I]747-the admiral get , though so much older ? "[747-the admiral] " Well , if [you]391-captain stubbard wo n't help [me]747-the admiral , [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , who knew how long [[his]747-the admiral friend]1450-his friend would carry on upon that tack , " [I]747-the admiral must even get [Scudamore]429-scudamore to read it , though it seems to have been written on purpose to elude [him]429-scudamore . [Blyth]429-scudamore , [[my]747-the admiral dear boy]7988-my dear boy , can [you]391-captain stubbard explain it ? "[747-the admiral] " It was it was only something , [sir]6639-sir "[2172-the lieutenant] [the lieutenant]2172-the lieutenant blushed , and hesitated , and looked away unmanfully " which [I]747-the admiral asked [Captain Honyman]427-captain honyman to leave out , because because it had nothing to do with it . [I]747-the admiral mean , because it was of no importance , even if [he]427-captain honyman happened to have that opinion . [His]427-captain honyman hand was tied up so , that [I]747-the admiral did not like to say too much , and [I]747-the admiral thought that [he]427-captain honyman would go to sleep , because [the doctor]1115-the doctor had made [him]427-captain honyman drink a poppy head boiled down with pigtail . But it seems as if [he]427-captain honyman had got up after that for [he]427-captain honyman always will have [his]427-captain honyman own way while [I]747-the admiral was gone to put this coat on ; and perhaps [he]427-captain honyman wrote that with [his]427-captain honyman left hand , [sir]6639-sir . But it is no part of the business . "[747-the admiral] " Then [we]7992-we will leave it , "[332-admiral darling] said [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , " for younger eyes than [mine]332-admiral darling to read . [Nelson]276-nelson wrote better with [his]276-nelson left hand than ever [he]276-nelson did with [his]276-nelson right , to [my]332-admiral darling thinking , the very first time that [he]276-nelson tried it . But [we]7992-we ca n't expect [everybody]1350-everybody to do that . There is no sign of any change of weather , is there , [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard ? [My]332-admiral darling orders will depend very much upon that . [I]332-admiral darling must go [home]788-home and look at the quicksilver before [I]332-admiral darling know what is best to do . [You]429-scudamore had better come with [me]332-admiral darling , [Scudamore]429-scudamore . "[332-admiral darling] [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was quite right in this . Everything depended upon the weather ; and although the rough autumn was not come yet , the prime of the hopeful year was past . The summer had not been a grand one , such as [we]2173-we get about once in a decade , but of loose and uncertain character , such as [an Englishman]7125-an englishman has to make the best of . It might be taking up for a golden autumn , ripening corn , and fruit , and tree , or it might break up into shower and tempest , sodden earth , and weltering sky . " [[Your]429-scudamore captain]7995-your captain refers to [me]332-admiral darling for orders , "[332-admiral darling] said [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling to [Scudamore]429-scudamore , while [they]2175-we were hastening to [the Hall]6574-the hall , " as [Commander of [the Coast Defence]93-the coast defence]7996-commander of the coast defence , because [he]7995-your captain has been brought too far inshore , and [one of [the Frenchmen]7963-the frenchmen]7997-one of the frenchmen is stranded . [The frigate [you]429-scudamore boarded and carried]7999-the frigate you boarded and carried is [the Ville d'Anvers]94-the ville d'anvers , of forty guns . [The corvette that took the ground , so luckily for [you]429-scudamore , when half of [your]429-scudamore hands were aboard [the prize]8001-the prize]8000-the corvette that took the ground , so luckily for you , when half of your hands were aboard the prize , is [the Blonde , teak - built]8002-the blonde , teak - built , and only launched last year . [We]2175-we must try to have [her]8002-the blonde , teak - built , whatever happens . [She]8002-the blonde , teak - built wo n't hurt where [she]8002-the blonde , teak - built is , unless it comes on to blow . [Our]2175-we sands hold fast without nipping , as [you]429-scudamore know , like a well - bred sheep - dog , and [the White Pig]8003-the white pig is the toughest of all of [them]8004-them . [She]8002-the blonde , teak - built may stay there till the equinox , without much mischief , if the present light airs continue . But the worst job will be with [the prisoners]8005-the prisoners ; [they]8005-the prisoners are the plague of all these affairs , and [we]2175-we ca n't imitate [Boney]304-boney by poisoning [them]8005-the prisoners . On the whole , it had better not have happened , perhaps . Though [you]429-scudamore must not tell [Honyman]427-captain honyman that [I]332-admiral darling said so . It was a very gallant action , very skilful , very beautiful ; and [I]332-admiral darling hope [he]427-captain honyman will get a fine lift for it ; and [you]429-scudamore too , [[my]332-admiral darling dear]6598-my dear [Blyth]429-scudamore , for [you]429-scudamore must have fought well . "[332-admiral darling] " But , [Admiral]332-admiral darling , surely [you]429-scudamore would have been grieved if [so many of [[your]429-scudamore tenants]8008-your tenants]8007-so many of your tenants , and [[their]8007-so many of your tenants boats]8009-their boats as well , had been swept away into [a French harbour]8010-a french harbour . What would [Springhaven]3-springhaven be without [its Captain [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell]8011-its captain zebedee ? "[332-admiral darling] " [You]332-admiral darling are right , [Blyth]429-scudamore ; [I]332-admiral darling forgot that for the moment . There would have been weeping and wailing indeed , even in [[our]8012-our own household]8013-our own household . But [they]8014-they could not have kept [them]8014-they long , though the loss of [[their]8014-they boats]8009-their boats would have been most terrible . But [I]332-admiral darling can not make out why [the French]430-the french should have wanted to catch a few harmless fishing - smacks . Aquila non captat muscas , as [you]332-admiral darling taught [the boys at [Stonnington]32-stonnington]8016-the boys at stonnington . And [two ships]8017-two ships despatched upon a paltry job of that sort ! Either [Captain Honyman]427-captain honyman was strangely misinformed , or there is something in the background , entirely beyond [our]8012-our knowledge . Pay attention to this matter , and let [me]332-admiral darling know what [you]332-admiral darling hear of it as [a friend]828-a friend , [Blyth]429-scudamore , as [a friend]828-a friend , [I]332-admiral darling mean . But here [we]8012-our are ! [You]332-admiral darling must want feeding . [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam will take care of [you]332-admiral darling , and find all that is needful for [a warrior]8020-a warrior 's cleanup . [I]332-admiral darling must look at the barometer , and consider [my]332-admiral darling despatches . Let [us]8012-our have dinner , [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam , in twenty minutes , if possible . For [we]8012-our stand in real need of it . "[332-admiral darling] Concerning that there could be no doubt . [Glory]431-glory , as [all English officers]2177-all english officers know , is no durable stay for the stomach . The urgency of [mankind]696-mankind for victuals may roughly be gauged by the length of the jaw . [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard had jaws of tremendous length , and always carried a bag of [captain]7734-captain 's biscuits , to which [he]391-captain stubbard was obliged to have recourse in the height of the hottest engagement . [Scudamore]429-scudamore had short jaws , well set up , and powerful , without rapacity . But even these , after twelve hours of fasting , demanded something better than gunpowder . [He]391-captain stubbard could not help thinking that [[his]391-captain stubbard host]2180-his host was regarding the condition of affairs very calmly , until [he]391-captain stubbard remembered that the day was Sunday , when [no Briton]2181-no briton has any call to be disturbed by any but sacred insistency . At any rate , [he]391-captain stubbard was under orders now , and those orders were entirely to [his]391-captain stubbard liking . So [he]391-captain stubbard freshened up [his]391-captain stubbard cheerful and simple - minded face , put [his]391-captain stubbard sailor - knot neckcloth askew , as usual , and with some trepidation went down to dinner . [The young ladies]2182-the young ladies would not have been [young women]1965-young women if [they]2182-the young ladies had not received [him]391-captain stubbard warmly . [Kind Faith]432-faith , who loved [him]391-captain stubbard as [a sister]2184-a sister might for [she]432-faith had long discovered [his]391-captain stubbard good qualities had tears in [her]432-faith beautiful eyes , as [she]432-faith gave [him]391-captain stubbard both hands , and smiled sweetly at [his]391-captain stubbard bashfulness . And even [the critical Dolly , who looked so sharply at the outside of everything]2185-the critical dolly , who looked so sharply at the outside of everything , allowed [her]2185-the critical dolly , who looked so sharply at the outside of everything fair hand to stay well in [his]391-captain stubbard , and said something which was melody to [him]391-captain stubbard . Then [Johnny]306-johnny , who was of a warlike cast , and hoped soon to destroy [the French nation]2186-the french nation , shook hands with [this public benefactor already employed in that great work]2187-this public benefactor already employed in that great work . " [I]332-admiral darling shall scarcely have time for a bit of dinner , "[332-admiral darling] said [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , as [they]2188-they sat down . " [I]332-admiral darling have sent word to have [the Protector]8021-the protector launched , and to give [little Billy]384-billy blue a feed of corn . [All [you]8022-all you young people [young people]6836-young people]8022-all you young people may take [your]8022-all you young people leisure . [Youth]8024-youth is the time that commands time and space . But for [my]332-admiral darling part , if [I]332-admiral darling can only manage this plate of soup , and a slice of that fish , and then one help of mutton , and just an apple - fritter , or some trifle of that sort , [I]332-admiral darling shall be quite as lucky as [I]332-admiral darling can hope to be . Duty perpetually spoils [my]332-admiral darling dinner , and [I]332-admiral darling must get [some clever fellow]8025-some clever fellow to invent a plate that will keep as hot as duty is in these volcanic times . But [I]332-admiral darling never complain ; [I]332-admiral darling am so used to it . Eat [your]8022-all you young people dinners , [children]6895-children , and do n't think of mine . "[332-admiral darling] Having scarcely afforded [himself]2189-himself an hour , [the Admiral , in full uniform]2190-the admiral , in full uniform , embarked upon [little Billy]384-billy blue , [a gentle - minded pony from [the west country]2192-the west country , who conducted [his]2191-a gentle - minded pony from the west country , who conducted his own digestion while he consulted that of his rider own digestion while [he]2191-a gentle - minded pony from the west country , who conducted his own digestion while he consulted that of his rider consulted that of [[his]2191-a gentle - minded pony from the west country , who conducted his own digestion while he consulted that of his rider rider]2193-his rider]2191-a gentle - minded pony from the west country , who conducted his own digestion while he consulted that of his rider . At [the haven]2194-the haven [they]2195-they found [the Protector]8021-the protector ready , a ten - oared galley manned by [[Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard 's men]2197-captain stubbard 's men , [good samples of [Sea - Fencibles]95-sea - fencibles]2198-good samples of sea - fencibles . And [the Captain]1173-the captain [himself]1173-the captain was [there]892-there , to take the tiller , and do any fighting if the chance should arise , for [he]1173-the captain had been disappointed all the morning . [The boat which brought [Scudamore]429-scudamore]2201-the boat which brought scudamore had been recalled by signal from [the Leda]424-the leda , and [that active young officer]2202-that active young officer having sought [her]424-the leda vainly , and thereby missed [the Protector]8021-the protector , followed steadily in [[Mr. Prater]358-john prater 's boat]2204-mr. prater 's boat , with [the nephew]2205-the nephew , [Jem]419-jem prater , pulling [the other oar]2206-the other oar , and [Johnny Darling]306-johnny , who raged at the thought of being left behind , steering vaguely . And just as [they]2207-we rounded [the harbour - head]2208-the harbour - head , the long glassy sweep of [the palpitating sea]2209-the palpitating sea bore inward and homeward the peaceful squadron , so wistfully watched for and so dearly welcome . CHAPTER XXIII YOH - HEAVE - OH ! " [Her]424-the leda condition was very bad , as bad as could be , without going straight to the bottom , "[747-the admiral] [the Admiral]747-the admiral said to [the Rector]909-the rector that night , as [they]2207-we smoked a pipe together ; " and to the bottom [she]424-the leda must have gone , if [the sea]706-the sea had got up , before [we]2207-we thrummed [her]424-the leda . [Honyman]427-captain honyman wanted to have [her]424-the leda brought inside [the Head]43-the head ; but even if [we]2207-we could have got [there]892-there , [she]424-the leda would ground at low water and fill with the tide . And what could [we]2207-we do with [all those prisoners]8029-all those prisoners ? With [our]2207-we fresh hands at the pumps , [we]2207-we very soon fetched the water out of [her]424-the leda , and made [her]424-the leda as tight as [we]2207-we could ; and [I]747-the admiral think [they]8029-all those prisoners will manage to take [her]424-the leda to [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth . [She]424-the leda has beautiful lines . [I]747-the admiral never saw [a smarter ship]8030-a smarter ship . How [she]424-the leda came to the wind , with all that water in [her]424-the leda ! The wind is all right for [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth , and [she]424-the leda will be [a fine addition to [the Navy]96-the navy]8031-a fine addition to the navy . "[747-the admiral] " But what is become of [the other vessel]8032-the other vessel , [craft]8033-craft , [corvette]8034-corvette , or whatever [you]8035-you call [her]424-the leda ? [You]8035-you say that [she]424-the leda is scarcely hurt at all . And if [she]424-the leda gets off the White Pig 's back in the night , [she]424-the leda may come up and bombard [us]8036-we . Not that [I]747-the admiral am afraid ; but [[my]747-the admiral wife]7703-my wife is nervous , and [the Rectory]433-the rectory faces [the sea]706-the sea so much . If [you]8035-you have ordered away [the Leda]424-the leda , which seems to have conquered [both of [them]8039-both of them]8039-both of them , the least [you]8035-you can do is to keep [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard under arms all night in [[his]391-captain stubbard battery]8040-his battery . "[747-the admiral] " [I]747-the admiral have a great mind to do so ; it would be a good idea , for [he]391-captain stubbard was very much inclined to cut up rough to - day . But [he]391-captain stubbard never would forgive [me]747-the admiral , [he]391-captain stubbard is such a hog at hammock as [we]8036-we used to say , until [we]8036-we grew too elegant . And [he]391-captain stubbard knows that [the Blonde]8041-the blonde has hauled down [her]8041-the blonde colours , and [Scudamore]429-scudamore is now [prize - captain]8042-prize - captain . [I]747-the admiral have sent away [most of [[her]8041-the blonde crew]8044-her crew in [the Leda]424-the leda]8043-most of her crew in the leda , and [I]747-the admiral am not at all sure that [we]8036-we ought not to blow [her]8041-the blonde up . In the end , [we]8036-we shall have to do so , no doubt ; for nothing larger than a smack has ever got off that sand , and floated . But let [[our]8036-we young friend]7065-our young friend try ; let [him]7065-our young friend have a fair trial . [He]7065-our young friend has the stuff of [a very fine seaman]8046-a very fine seaman in [him]7065-our young friend . And if [he]7065-our young friend should succeed , it would be scored with a long leg for [him]7065-our young friend . [Halloa]90-halloa ! Why , [I]747-the admiral thought [the girls]8047-the girls were fast asleep long ago ! "[747-the admiral] " As if [we]8036-we could sleep , [papa]6834-papa , with this upon [our]8036-we minds ! "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly waved an open letter in the air , and then presented it . " Perhaps [Faith]432-faith might , but [I]277-dolly am sure [I]277-dolly never could . [You]6834-papa defied [us]8036-we to make out this , which is on the other leaf ; and then , without giving [us]8036-we fair play , [you]6834-papa took it to the desk in [[your]6834-papa Oak - room]8049-your oak - room , and there [you]6834-papa left it . Well , [I]277-dolly took the liberty of going [there]892-there for it , for there ca n't be any secret about a thing that will be printed ; and how are [they]8051-they to print it , if [they]8051-they ca n't contrive to read it ? How much will [you]6834-papa pay [me]277-dolly for interpreting , [papa]6834-papa ? [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , [I]277-dolly think [I]277-dolly ought to have a guinea . Can [you]6834-papa read it , now , with all [your]6834-papa learning , and knowledge of dead languages ? "[277-dolly] " [[My]747-the admiral dear]6598-my dear , it is not [my]747-the admiral duty to read it , and not at all [my]747-the admiral business . It seems to be written with the end of a stick , by [a boy who was learning [his]8054-a boy who was learning his letters letters]8054-a boy who was learning his letters . If [you]6834-papa can interpret it , [you]6834-papa must be almost a [Daniel]282-dan . "[747-the admiral] " Do [you]6834-papa hear that , [papa]6834-papa , [you]6834-papa who think [I]277-dolly am so stupid ? [Faith]432-faith gave it up ; [she]432-faith has no perseverance , or perhaps no curiosity . And [I]277-dolly was very nearly beaten too , till a very fine idea came into [my]277-dolly head , and [I]277-dolly have made out every word except three , and perhaps even those three , if [Captain Honyman]427-captain honyman is not very particular in [his]427-captain honyman spelling . Can [you]6834-papa tell [me]277-dolly anything about that , [papa]6834-papa ? "[277-dolly] " Yes , [Dolly]277-dolly , just what [you]277-dolly have heard from [me]277-dolly before . [Honyman]427-captain honyman is [a good officer]8057-a good officer ; [a very good one]8058-a very good one , as [he]427-captain honyman has just proved . [No good officer]8059-no good officer ever spells well , whether in [the army]8060-the army or [the navy]6875-the navy . Look at [Nelson]276-nelson 's letters . [I]277-dolly am inclined to ascribe [my]277-dolly own slow promotion to the unnatural accuracy of [my]277-dolly spelling , which offended [[my]277-dolly lords]8062-my lords , because it puzzled [them]8062-my lords . "[277-dolly] " Then all is straight sailing , as [you]6834-papa say , [papa]6834-papa . But [I]2212-i must tell [you]6834-papa first how [I]2212-i found it out , or perhaps [you]6834-papa wo n't believe [me]2212-i . [I]2212-i knew that [Captain Honyman]427-captain honyman wrote this postscript , or whatever it is , with [his]427-captain honyman left hand , so [I]2212-i took a pen in [my]2212-i own left hand , and practised all the letters , and the way they join , which is quite different from the other hand . And here is the copy of the words , as [my]2212-i left hand taught [my]2212-i right to put them down , after inking ever so many fingers : "[2212-i] ' [We]2212-i never could have done it without [Scudamore]429-scudamore . [He]429-scudamore jumped a most wonderful jump from [our]2212-i jib - boom into [her]2213-her mizzen chains , when [our]2212-i grapples had slipped , and [we]2212-i could get no nearer , and there [he]429-scudamore made fast , though [the enemy]6515-the enemy came at [him]429-scudamore with cutlasses , pikes , and muskets . By this means [we]2212-i borded and carried [the ship]6558-the ship , with a loss as above reported . When [I]0-i grew faint from a trifling wound , [Luff Scudamore]435-luff scudamore led the borders with a cool courage that discomfited the fo . ' " "[436-robert honyman] [Robert Honyman]436-robert honyman all over ! " cried [the Admiral]747-the admiral , with delight . "[429-scudamore] [I]0-i could swear that [he]429-scudamore wrote it , if it was written with [his]429-scudamore toes . ' Twas an old joke against [him]429-scudamore , when [he]429-scudamore was [lieutenant]7470-lieutenant , that [he]429-scudamore never could spell [his]429-scudamore own title ; and [he]429-scudamore never would put an e after an o in any word . [He]429-scudamore is far too straightforward [a man]6583-a man to spell well ; and now the loss of three fingers will cut [his]429-scudamore words shorter than ever , and be a fine excuse for [him]429-scudamore . [He]429-scudamore was faint again , when [I]0-i boarded [the Leda]7966-the leda , partly no doubt through strong medical measures ; for [the doctor]1115-the doctor , who is an ornament to [his]1115-the doctor profession , had cauterised [his]429-scudamore stumps with a marlinspike , for fear of inflammation . And [I]0-i heard that [he]429-scudamore had singed the other finger off . But [I]0-i hope that may prove incorrect . At any rate , [I]0-i could not bear to disturb [him]429-scudamore , but left written orders with [Scudamore]435-luff scudamore ; for [the senior]2220-the senior was on board [the prize]8001-the prize . [Dolly]277-dolly , be off to bed , this moment . " "[277-dolly] Well , now , " said [the Rector]909-the rector , drawing near , and filling another deliberative pipe , "[277-dolly] [I]0-i have no right to ask what [your]2222-you orders were , and perhaps [you]2222-you have no right to tell [me]0-i . But as to [the ship that remains in [[my]0-i parish]2224-my parish]2223-the ship that remains in my parish , or at any rate on [its]2223-the ship that remains in my parish borders , if [you]2222-you can tell [me]0-i anything , [I]0-i shall be very grateful , both as a question of parochial duty , and also because of the many questions [I]0-i am sure to have to answer from [[my]0-i wife]7703-my wife and [daughter]2226-daughter . " "[0-i] There is no cause for secrecy ; [I]0-i will tell [you]2222-you everything : " [the Admiral]747-the admiral hated mystery . "[0-i] Why , the [London]16-london papers will publish the whole of it , and a great deal more than that , in three days ' time . [I]0-i have sent off [the Leda]424-the leda with [her]424-the leda prize to [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth . With this easterly breeze and smooth water , [they]2227-they will get there , crippled as [they]2227-they are , in some twenty - four hours . There [the wounded]2228-the wounded will be cared for , and [the prisoners]8005-the prisoners drafted off . [The Blonde]437-the blonde , [the corvette which is aground]2230-the corvette which is aground , surrendered , as [you]2222-you know , when [she]437-the blonde found [herself]437-the blonde helpless , and within range of [[our]2231-we new battery]2232-our new battery . [[Stubbard]391-captain stubbard 's men]2233-stubbard 's men longed to have a few shots at [her]437-the blonde ; but of course [we]2231-we stopped any such outrage . [Nearly all [[her]437-the blonde officers]2235-her officers and most of [[her]437-the blonde crew]8044-her crew]2234-nearly all her officers and most of her crew are on board [the Leda]424-the leda , having given [their]2234-nearly all her officers and most of her crew parole to attempt no rising ; and [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen are always honourable , unless [they]1386-frenchmen have [some very wicked leader]2238-some very wicked leader . But [we]2231-we left in [the corvette]2239-the corvette [[her]437-the blonde captain]2240-her captain , [an exceedingly fine fellow]2241-an exceedingly fine fellow , and about [a score of hands who volunteered to stay to help to work [the ship]6558-the ship]2242-a score of hands who volunteered to stay to help to work the ship , upon condition that if [we]2231-we can float [her]437-the blonde , [they]2242-a score of hands who volunteered to stay to help to work the ship shall have [their]2242-a score of hands who volunteered to stay to help to work the ship freedom . And [we]2231-we put [a prize crew from [the Leda]424-the leda]2244-a prize crew from the leda on board [her]437-the blonde , only eight - and - twenty hands , which was all that could be spared , and in command of [them]2244-a prize crew from the leda [[our]2231-we friend]7055-our friend [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore . [I]0-i sent [him]429-scudamore to ask [Robert Honyman]436-robert honyman about it , when [he]429-scudamore managed to survive [the doctor]1115-the doctor , for [a captain]6677-a captain is [the master of [his]6677-a captain own luffs]2248-the master of his own luffs ; and [he]429-scudamore answered that it was exactly what [he]6677-a captain wished . [[Our]2231-we gallant frigate]2249-our gallant frigate lost [three lieutenants]2250-three lieutenants in this very spirited action , two killed and [one heavily wounded]2251-one heavily wounded . And [the first]2252-the first is in charge of [the Ville d'Anvers]2253-the ville d'anvers , so there was [nobody]843-nobody for this enterprise except [the gentle Scuddy]328-captain scuddy , as [they]2255-they call [him]328-captain scuddy . [He]328-captain scuddy is very young for such a business , and [we]2231-we must do all [we]2231-we can to help [him]328-captain scuddy . " "[0-i] [I]0-i have confidence in [that young man]2256-that young man , " said [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , as if it were a question of theology ; "[0-i] [he]2256-that young man has very sound views , and [his]2256-that young man principles are high ; and [he]2256-that young man would have taken holy orders , [I]0-i believe , if [[his]2256-that young man father]6889-his father 's assets had permitted it . [He]2256-that young man perceives all the rapidly growing dangers with which [the Church]6579-the church is surrounded , and when [I]0-i was in doubt about a line of [Horace]438-nelson , [he]2256-that young man showed the finest diffidence , and yet proved that [I]0-i was right . The ' White Pig , ' as the name of [a submarine bank]2259-a submarine bank , is most clearly of classic origin . [We]2231-we find it in [Homer]439-homer , and in [Virgil]331-virgil too ; and probably [the Romans]2260-the romans , who undoubtedly had [a naval station in [Springhaven]3-springhaven]2261-a naval station in springhaven , and exterminated the oyster , as [they]2260-the romans always did " "[2260-the romans] Come , come , [Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , " said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , with a smile which smoothed the breach of interruption , "[299-mr. twemlow] [you]299-mr. twemlow carry [me]0-i out of [my]0-i depth so far that [I]0-i long to be stranded on [my]0-i pillow . When [your]299-mr. twemlow great book comes out , [we]2231-we shall have in perfect form all the pile of [your]299-mr. twemlow discoveries , which [you]299-mr. twemlow break up into little bits too liberally . [The Blonde on the Pig]2262-the blonde on the pig is like [Beauty]440-beauty and the Beast . If [gentle Scuddy]328-captain scuddy rescues [her]2262-the blonde on the pig , it wo n't be by [Homer]439-homer , or [Horace]438-nelson , or even holy orders , but by hard tugs and stout seamanship . " "[848-the lord] With the blessing of [the Lord]848-the lord , it shall be done , " said [the Rector]909-the rector , knocking [his]0-i pipe out ; "[848-the lord] and [I]0-i trust that [Providence]441-providence may see fit to have it done very speedily ; for [I]0-i dread the effect which [so many gallant strangers]2264-so many gallant strangers , all working hard and apparently in peril , may produce upon [the females of [this parish]2266-this parish]2265-the females of this parish . " But [the Admiral]747-the admiral laughed , and said , "[2264-so many gallant strangers] Pooh , pooh ! " for [he]747-the admiral had faith in [the maids of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1227-the maids of springhaven . For these there was a fine time now in [store young men up and down everywhere]8071-store young men up and down everywhere , [people]944-people running in and out with some new news , before [they]944-people could get [their]944-people hats on , the kettle to boil half a dozen times a day , and almost as much to see as [they]944-people could talk of . At every high - water that came by daylight and sometimes there were two of [them]2264-so many gallant strangers [every maid in [the parish]6537-the parish]8073-every maid in the parish was bound to run to [the top of [a sand - hill]8076-a sand - hill]8075-the top of a sand - hill high enough to see over the neck of the Head , and there to be up among the rushes all together , and repulse disdainfully [the society of [lads]7933-lads]8077-the society of lads . [These]8079-these took the matter in a very different light , and thought it quite a pity and a piece of fickle - mindedness , that [they]8079-these might go the round of crab - pots , or of inshore lug - lines , without [anybody]838-anybody to watch [them]8079-these off , or come down with a basket to meet [them]8079-these . For be it understood that [the great fishing fleet]8081-the great fishing fleet had not launched forth upon [its]8081-the great fishing fleet labours . [Their]8079-these narrow escape from [the two French cruisers]8082-the two french cruisers would last [them]8079-these a long time to think over , and to say the same thing to [each other]1323-each other about it that [each other]1323-each other had said to [them]8079-these every time [they]8079-these met . And [they]8079-these knew that [they]8079-these could not do this so well as to make a new credit of it every time , when once [they]8079-these were in [the same craft]8085-the same craft together , and could not go asunder more than ten yards and a half . And better , far better , than all these reasons for staying at [home]788-home and enjoying [themselves]8079-these , was the great fact that [they]8079-these could make more money by leisure than by labour , in this nobly golden time . Luck fostered skill in this great affair , which deserves to be recorded for the good of [any village gifted with like opportunity]8087-any village gifted with like opportunity . It appears that [the British Admiralty]8088-the british admiralty had long been eager for the capture of [the Blonde]8041-the blonde , because of [her]8041-the blonde speed and strength and beauty , and the mischief [she]8041-the blonde had done to English trade . To destroy [her]8041-the blonde would be a great comfort , but to employ [her]8041-the blonde aright would be glorious ; and [her]8041-the blonde proper employment was to serve as a model for [English frigates]8090-english frigates first , and then to fight against [[her]8041-the blonde native land]8091-her native land . Therefore , no sooner did [[their]8079-these lordships]8092-their lordships hear what had happened at [Springhaven]3-springhaven than [they]8079-these sent down a rider express , to say that [the ship]6558-the ship must be saved at any price . And as nothing could be spared from [the blockading force]8094-the blockading force , or [the fleet in [the Downs]30-the downs]8095-the fleet in the downs , or [the cruising squadron]8096-the cruising squadron , [the Commander of the coast - defence]8097-the commander of the coast - defence was instructed to enrol , impress , or adapt somehow all [the men]826-the men and the matter available . Something was said about free use of money in the service of [[His]0-i Majesty]7455-his majesty , but not a penny was sent to begin upon . But [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling carried out [his]0-i orders , as if [he]0-i had received them framed in gold . "[2264-so many gallant strangers] [They]2267-they are pretty sure to pay [me]0-i in the end , " [he]0-i said ; "[2267-they] and if [they]2267-they do n't , it wo n't break [me]0-i . [I]0-i would give 500 pounds on [my]0-i own account , to carry [that corvette]2268-that corvette to [Spithead]31-spithead . And it would be the making of [Scudamore]429-scudamore , who reminds [me]0-i of [[his]429-scudamore father]6889-his father more and more , every time [I]0-i come across [him]429-scudamore . " [The fleet under [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell]8100-the fleet under captain tugwell had quite lately fallen off from seven to five , through the fierce patriotism of [some younger members]8101-some younger members , and [their]8101-some younger members sanguine belief in bounty - money . [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb had presented [them]8101-some younger members with [his]337-captain zeb experience in a long harangue nearly fifty words long and [they]8101-some younger members looked as if [they]8101-some younger members were convinced by it . However , in the morning [they]8101-some younger members were gone , having mostly had tiffs with [[their]8101-some younger members sweethearts]8102-their sweethearts which are fervent incentives to patriotism and [they]8101-some younger members chartered [themselves]8101-some younger members , and [[their]8101-some younger members boats]8009-their boats were numbered for the service of [[their]8101-some younger members Country]1382-their country . [They]8101-some younger members had done [their]8101-some younger members work well , because [they]8101-some younger members had none to do , except to draw small wages , and [they]8101-some younger members found [themselves]8101-some younger members qualified now for more money , and came [home]788-home at the earliest chance of it . Two guineas a day for each smack and four hands , were the terms offered by [the Admiral]747-the admiral , whose hard - working conscience was twitched into herring - bones by the strife between [native land]8107-native land and [native spot]8108-native spot . "[429-scudamore] [I]0-i have had many tussles with uncertainty before , " [he]0-i told [Dolly]277-dolly , going down one evening , "[0-i] but never such vexation of the mind as now . [All [our]2271-our people]2270-all our people expect to get more for a day , than a month of fine fishing would bring [them]2270-all our people ; while [the Government]99-the government goes by the worst time [they]2270-all our people make , and expects [them]2270-all our people to throw in [[their]2270-all our people boats]8009-their boats for nothing . ' The same as [our]2271-our breeches , ' [Tugwell]337-captain zeb said to [me]0-i ; ' whenever [we]2271-our works , [we]2271-our throws in [they]2270-all our people , and [we]2271-our ought to do the very same with [[our]2271-our boats]2273-our boats . ' This makes it very hard for [me]0-i . " But by doing [his]337-captain zeb best , [he]337-captain zeb got over the hardship , as [people]944-people generally do . [He]337-captain zeb settled the daily wages as above , with a bonus of double that amount for the day that saw [the Blonde]8041-the blonde upon [her]8041-the blonde legs again . Indignation prevailed , or pretended to do so ; but common - sense conquered , and all set to work . Hawsers , and chains , and buoys , and all other needful gear and tackle were provided by [the Admiralty]8111-the admiralty from [the store - house]8112-the store - house built not long ago for [the Fencibles]392-the fencibles . And [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell , by right of position , and without a word said for it because who could say a word against it ? became [the commander of [the Rescue fleet]8114-the rescue fleet]8113-the commander of the rescue fleet , and drew double pay naturally for [himself]337-captain zeb and [family]8115-family . "[0-i] [I]0-i does it , " [he]0-i said , "[0-i] if [you]2274-you ask [me]0-i why [I]0-i does it , without any intention of bettering [myself]0-i , for [the Lord]848-the lord hath placed [me]0-i above need of that ; but mainly for the sake of discipline , and the respectability of things . Suppose [I]0-i was under [you]2274-you , [sir]6639-sir , and knew [you]2274-you was getting no more than [I]0-i was , why , [my]0-i stomach would fly every time that [you]2274-you gave [me]0-i an order without a ' Please , [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell ! ' But as soon as [I]0-i feels that [you]2274-you pocket a shilling , in the time [I]0-i take pocketing twopence , the value of [your]2274-you brain ariseth plain before [me]0-i ; and instead of thinking what [you]2274-you says , [I]0-i does it . "[0-i] CHAPTER XXIV ACCORDING TO CONTRACT When [the Blonde]8041-the blonde had been on [the White Pig]8003-the white pig for a week , in spite of all the science of [Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore , ready money of [the Admiral]747-the admiral , and efforts of [the natives]2280-the natives , there began to be signs of a change in the weather . [The sea]706-the sea was as smooth , and the sky as bright , and [the land]701-the land as brown as ever ; but the feel of the air was not the same , and the sounds that came through it were different . " Rain afore Friday , "[337-captain zeb] said [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb , " and a blow from sowwest afore Sunday . ' Twill break up the Blunder , [I]337-captain zeb reckon , [[my]337-captain zeb lads]6970-my lads . "[337-captain zeb] With various aspects [they]2280-the natives looked at [him]278-zebedee tugwell , all holding sweet converse at the Darling Arms , after the manifold struggles of the day . The eyes of [the younger men]2283-the younger men were filled with disappointment and anger , as at [a sure seer of evil]2284-a sure seer of evil ; [the elder , to whom cash was more important]2285-the elder , to whom cash was more important , gazed with anxiety and dismay ; while [a pair , old enough to be sires of Zebedee]2286-a pair , old enough to be sires of zebedee , nodded approval , and looked at [one another]827-one another , expecting to receive , but too discreet to give , a wink . Then a lively discourse arose and throve among [the younger]2288-the younger ; and [the elders]1284-the elders let [them]2288-the younger hold it , while [they]2288-the younger talked of something else . On the following morning two dialogues were held upon [different parts of [Springhaven]3-springhaven shore]2290-different parts of springhaven shore , but each of great import to [the beautiful captive still fast aground in the offing]2291-the beautiful captive still fast aground in the offing . The first was between [Captain Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell and [Lieutenant Scudamore]429-scudamore . [The gentle Scuddy , still hoping against hope]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope , had stuck fast to [his]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope charge , upon whose fortunes so much of [his]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope own depended . If [he]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope could only succeed in floating and carrying [her]2291-the beautiful captive still fast aground in the offing into [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth , [his]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope mark would be made , [his]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope position secured far quicker than by ten gallant actions ; and that which [he]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope cared for a hundredfold , the comfort of [[his]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope widowed mother]1340-his widowed mother , would be advanced and established . For , upon the valuation of the prizes , a considerable sum would fall to [him]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope , and every farthing of it would be sent to [her]2291-the beautiful captive still fast aground in the offing . Bright with youthful hope , and trustful in the rising spring of tide , which had all but released [them]2294-them yesterday , according to [his]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope firm belief , [he]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope ran from [the Hall]6574-the hall through [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's grounds]2297-the admiral 's grounds , to meet [the boat]1181-the boat which was waiting for [him]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope , while [he]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope was having breakfast and council with [[his]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope chief]1850-his chief . Between [the Round - house]1164-the round - house and the old white gate [he]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope heard a low whistle from a clump of shrubs , and turning that way , met [Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell . With [that prince of [fishermen]2302-fishermen]2301-that prince of fishermen [he]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope shook hands , according to the manner of [Springhaven]3-springhaven , for [he]2292-the gentle scuddy , still hoping against hope had learned to admire the brave habit of [the man]921-the man , [his]921-the man strong mind , and frank taciturnity . And [Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell on [his]278-zebedee tugwell part had taken a liking to [the simple and cheerful young officer]2304-the simple and cheerful young officer , who received [his]278-zebedee tugwell suggestions , was kind to all hands , and so manfully bore the daily disappointment . " [Nobody]843-nobody in [there]892-there ? "[337-captain zeb] asked [Zeb]337-captain zeb , with one finger pointing to [the Round - house]1164-the round - house ; " then sit down on [this bit of bank]8119-this bit of bank , [sir]6639-sir , a minute . Less chance to be shot at by [any French ship]8121-any french ship . "[337-captain zeb] [The bit of bank]2306-the bit of bank really was a bit of hollow , where [no one]6581-no one could see [them]2308-them from [the beach]776-the beach , or [lane]2310-lane , or even from [the Round - house]1164-the round - house . [Scudamore]429-scudamore , who understood [[his]429-scudamore man]2312-his man , obeyed ; and [Tugwell]337-captain zeb came to [his]337-captain zeb bearings on a clump of fern before [him]337-captain zeb . " How much will [Government]99-the government pay [the chaps]8122-the chaps as fetches [her]8122-the chaps out of [that snug little berth]8123-that snug little berth ? For division to self and [partners]8124-partners , how much ? For division to self and [family]8115-family , how much ? "[337-captain zeb] " [I]2172-the lieutenant have thought about that , "[2172-the lieutenant] [the lieutenant]2172-the lieutenant answered , with little surprise at the question , but much at the secrecy thrown around it ; " and [I]2172-the lieutenant think it would be very unsafe to count upon getting a penny beyond [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's terms double pay for the day that [we]8127-we float [her]8122-the chaps . "[2172-the lieutenant] [Captain Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell shook [his]278-zebedee tugwell head , and the golden sheaf of [his]278-zebedee tugwell Olympian beard ruffled and crisped , as to an adverse wind . " Ca n't a'most believe it , "[278-zebedee tugwell] [he]278-zebedee tugwell replied , with [his]278-zebedee tugwell bright eyes steadily settled on [Scudamore]429-scudamore 's ; " [the English country]8128-the english country , as [I]278-zebedee tugwell belongs to , ca n't quite ' a coom to that yet ! "[278-zebedee tugwell] " [I]429-scudamore fear that it has indeed , "[429-scudamore] [Blyth]429-scudamore answered , very gravely ; " at least [I]429-scudamore am sure of this , [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell , that [you]288-master tugwell must not look forward to any bounty , bonus , or premium , or whatever it is called , from [the Authorities who should provide it]8129-the authorities who should provide it . But for [myself]429-scudamore , and the difference it will make to [me]429-scudamore whether [we]8130-us succeed or fail , [I]429-scudamore shall be happy , and will give [my]429-scudamore word , to send [you]288-master tugwell 50 pounds , to be divided at [your]288-master tugwell discretion among [the smacks]7001-the smacks . [I]429-scudamore mean , of course , as soon as [I]429-scudamore get paid . "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore was frightened by the size of [his]429-scudamore own promise ; for [he]429-scudamore had never yet owned 50 pounds in the solid . And then [he]429-scudamore was scared at the wholesale loss of so large a sum to [[his]429-scudamore mother]6535-his mother . " Never fear , [lad]7189-lad , "[429-scudamore] [honest Tugwell]288-master tugwell replied , for [the young man]861-the young man 's face was fair to read ; " [we]8130-us 'll not take a farden of [[thy]861-the young man hard airnings]8133-thy hard airnings , not a brass farden , so help [me]429-scudamore [Bob]408-bob ! [Gentlefolks]8134-gentlefolks has so much call for money , as none of [us]8130-us know nothing of . And [thou]861-the young man hast helped to save [all the lot of [us]8130-us]8135-all the lot of us from [Frenchies]443-frenchies , and been the most forwardest , as [I]429-scudamore hear tell . But if [us]8130-us could ' a got 50 pounds out of Government , why so much more for [us]8130-us , and none the less for [they]8134-gentlefolks . But [a Englishman]8136-a englishman must do [his]8136-a englishman duty , in reason , and when ' a do n't hurt [his]8136-a englishman self by the same . There 's a change in the weather , as forbids more sport . [You]408-bob shall have [the Blunder]8137-the blunder off to - morrow , [lad]7189-lad . Would n't do to be too sudden like . "[429-scudamore] " [I]278-zebedee tugwell fear [I]278-zebedee tugwell am very stupid , [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell . But [I]278-zebedee tugwell do n't see how [you]288-master tugwell can manage it so surely , after labouring nine days all in vain . "[278-zebedee tugwell] [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell hesitated half a moment , betwixt discretion and the pride of knowledge . Then [the latter]1655-the latter vanquished and relieved [his]278-zebedee tugwell mind . " [I]1655-the latter trust in [your]288-master tugwell honour , [sir]6639-sir , of course , to keep [me]1655-the latter clear . [I]1655-the latter might have brought ' [e]8140-e off [the Pig]100-the pig , first day , or second to the latest , if it were sound business . But with winter time coming , and the week 's fishing lost , [our]8141-our duty to [[our]8141-our families]8142-our families and [this place]804-this place was to pull ' [e]8140-e on harder , [sir]6639-sir , to pull ' [e]8140-e aground firmer ; and with the help of [the Lord]848-the lord [we]8141-our have a - doed it well . [We]8141-our was n't a - going to kill the goose as laid the golden eggs . No offence to [you]6639-sir , [sir]6639-sir ; it was n't [you]6639-sir as was the goose . "[1655-the latter] [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell rubbed [his]288-master tugwell pockets with a very pleasant smile , and then put [his]288-master tugwell elbows on [his]288-master tugwell great square knees , and complacently studied [the lieutenant]2172-the lieutenant 's smaller mind . " [I]429-scudamore can understand how [you]6639-sir could do such a thing , "[429-scudamore] said [Scudamore]429-scudamore , after [he]429-scudamore had rubbed [his]429-scudamore eyes , and then looked away for fear of laughing , " but [I]429-scudamore can not understand by what power on [earth]7059-earth [you]6639-sir are enabled to look at [me]429-scudamore and tell [me]429-scudamore this . For nine days [you]6639-sir have been paid every night , and paid pretty well , as [you]6639-sir [yourself]6639-sir acknowledge , to haul [a ship]8148-a ship off a shoal ; and all the time [you]6639-sir have been hauling her harder upon it ! "[429-scudamore] " [Young man]8149-young man , "[288-master tugwell] replied [Tugwell]288-master tugwell , with just indignation , " [a hofficer]8150-a hofficer should be above such words . But [I]288-master tugwell forgive ' [e]8149-young man , and hope [the Lord]848-the lord will do the same , with allowance for youth and ill - convenience . [I]288-master tugwell might ' a knowed no better , at [your]6639-sir age and training . "[288-master tugwell] " But what were [you]6639-sir paid for , just answer [me]429-scudamore that , unless it was to pull [the Blonde]8041-the blonde off [the sand - bank]8153-the sand - bank ? And how can [you]6639-sir pretend that [you]6639-sir have done an honest thing by pulling [her]8041-the blonde further upon [the bank]8154-the bank ? "[429-scudamore] " [I]288-master tugwell wo n't ask ' [e]8149-young man , [sir]6639-sir , to beg [my]288-master tugwell pardon for saying what [never man]8156-never man said to [me]288-master tugwell , without reading the words of the contraction ; "[288-master tugwell] [Zeb]337-captain zeb pulled out a paper from [his]337-captain zeb hat , and spread it , and laid a stone at every corner ; " this contraction was signed by [yourself]6639-sir and [Squire Darling]303-squire darling , for and on behalf of [the kingdom]7463-the kingdom ; and the words are for [us]8158-us to give [our]8158-us services , to pull , haul , tow , warp , or otherwise as directed , release , relieve , set free , and rescue [the aforesaid ship]8159-the aforesaid ship , or bark , or [vessel , craft]8160-vessel , craft , or "[328-captain scuddy] " Please not to read all that , "[328-captain scuddy] cried [Scuddy]328-captain scuddy , " or a gale of wind may come before [you]6639-sir are half - way through . It was [[Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling 's lawyer]8161-admiral darling 's lawyer , [Mr. Furkettle]344-mr. furkettle , who prepared it , to prevent any chance of misunderstanding . "[328-captain scuddy] " Provided always , "[337-captain zeb] continued [Tugwell]337-captain zeb , slowly , " and the meaning , condition , purport , object , sense , and intention of this agreement is , that the aforesaid [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell shall submit in everything to the orders , commands , instructions , counsel , directions , injunctions , authority , or discretion , whether in writing or otherwise , of the aforesaid "[337-captain zeb] " [I]328-captain scuddy would not interrupt [you]337-captain zeb if [I]328-captain scuddy could help it "[328-captain scuddy] [Scudamore]429-scudamore had a large stock of patience enhanced by laborious practice at [Stonnington]32-stonnington , but who might abide , when time was precious , to see [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell feeling [his]278-zebedee tugwell way with [his]278-zebedee tugwell fingers along the bottom and to the end of every word , and then stopping to congratulate [himself]278-zebedee tugwell at the conquest of every one over two syllables ? " But excuse [me]278-zebedee tugwell for saying that [I]278-zebedee tugwell know all these conditions ; and the tide will be lost , if [we]8162-we stop here . "[278-zebedee tugwell] " Very good , [sir]6639-sir ; then [you]337-captain zeb see how it standeth . Who hath broken them ? Not [us]8162-we ! [We]8162-we was paid for to haul ; and haul [we]8162-we did , according to superior orders . [She]8164-she grounded from the south , with the tide making upp'ard , somewhere about three - quarter flow ; and [the Squire]8165-the squire , and [you]337-captain zeb , and [all the rest of ' e]8166-all the rest of ' e , without no knowledge of [the Pig whatsomever]8167-the pig whatsomever , fastens all [your]337-captain zeb pulley - haulies by the starn , and says , ' now pull ! ' And pull [we]8162-we did , to the tune of sixteen guineas a day for the good of [Springhaven]3-springhaven . "[288-master tugwell] " And [you]337-captain zeb knew all the time that it was wrong ! Well , [I]278-zebedee tugwell never came across [such people]7291-such people . But surely [some one of [you]337-captain zeb]8169-some one of you would have had the honesty [I]278-zebedee tugwell beg pardon , [I]278-zebedee tugwell mean the good - will to tell [us]8162-we . [I]278-zebedee tugwell can scarcely imagine [some forty men]8170-some forty men and [boys]1083-boys preserving such a secret for nine whole days , hauling for [their]8170-some forty men lives in the wrong direction , and never even by a wink or smile "[278-zebedee tugwell] " [Springhaven]3-springhaven is like that , "[288-master tugwell] said [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell , proudly ; " [we]8162-we does a thing one and all together , even if [us]8162-we reasons consarning it . And over and above that , [sir]6639-sir , there is but [two men in [Springhaven]3-springhaven]8173-two men in springhaven as understands [the White Pig]8003-the white pig , barring [[my]288-master tugwell own self]8175-my own self . [The young ' uns]8176-the young ' uns might ' a smelt a rat , but [they]8176-the young ' uns knew better than to say so . Where [the Blunder]444-the blunder grounded and [she]8003-the white pig hath airned [her]8003-the white pig name , for the good of [the dwellers in [this village]801-this village]8177-the dwellers in this village is the chine of [the Pig]8179-the pig ; and [he]8179-the pig hath a double back , with the outer side higher than the inner one . [She]8003-the white pig came through a narrow nick in [his]8179-the pig outer back , and then plumped , stem on , upon the inner one . [You]8180-you may haul at [her]8003-the white pig forever by the starn , and there [she]8003-the white pig 'll ' bide , or lay up again on the other back . But bring [her]8003-the white pig weight forrard , and tackle [her]8003-the white pig by the head , and off [she]8003-the white pig comes , the very next fair tide ; for [she]8003-the white pig hath berthed [herself]8003-the white pig over the biggest of it , and there bain't but a basketful under [her]8003-the white pig forefoot . "[288-master tugwell] " Then , [Master Tugwell]288-master tugwell , let [us]8181-us lose no time , but have at [her]8003-the white pig at once , and be done with it . "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore jumped up , to give action to [his]429-scudamore words ; but [Tugwell]288-master tugwell sate aground still , as firmly as [the Blonde]8041-the blonde . " Begging of [your]288-master tugwell pardon , [sir]6639-sir , [I]288-master tugwell would invite of [you]288-master tugwell not to be in no sart of hurry hasting forwardly . [Us]8181-us must come off gradual , after holding on so long there , and better to have [Squire Darling]303-squire darling round the corner first , [sir]6639-sir . Not that [he]303-squire darling knoweth much about it , but ' a might make believe to do so . And when ' a hath seen [us]8181-us pull wrong ways , a hundred and twenty guineas ' worth , a ' might grudge [us]8181-us the reward for pulling right ways . [I]288-master tugwell 've [a - knowed ' un]8184-a - knowed ' un get into that state of mind , although it was [[his]303-squire darling own tenants]8185-his own tenants . "[288-master tugwell] [The lieutenant]2172-the lieutenant was at length compelled to laugh , though for many reasons loth to do so . But the quiet contempt for [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's skill , and the brief hint about [his]747-the admiral character , touched [his]747-the admiral sense of the ludicrous more softly than the explanation of [his]747-the admiral own mishaps . Then [the Captain of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1398-the captain of springhaven smiled almost imperceptibly ; for [he]747-the admiral was [a serious man]2322-a serious man , and [his]747-the admiral smiles were accustomed to be interior . " [I]747-the admiral did hear tell , "[747-the admiral] [he]747-the admiral said , stroking [his]747-the admiral beard , for fear of having discomposed it , " that [the Squire]8165-the squire were under compulsion to go a bit westward again to - morrow . And when [he]8165-the squire cometh back [he]8165-the squire would be glad to find [us]8187-us had managed the job without [him]8165-the squire . No fear of the weather breaking up afore [Friday]445-friday , and [her]8165-the squire ca n't take no harm for a tide or two . If [you]2172-the lieutenant thinks well , [sir]6639-sir , let [us]8187-us heave at [her]8165-the squire to - day , as afore , by superior orders . Then it come into [your]2172-the lieutenant mind to try t'other end a bit , and [you]2172-the lieutenant shift all the guns and heavy lumber forrard to give weight to the bows and lift the starn , and off [her]8165-the squire will glide at the first tug to - morrow , so sure as [my]747-the admiral name is [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell . But mind one thing , [sir]6639-sir , that [you]2172-the lieutenant keep [her]8165-the squire , when [you]2172-the lieutenant 've got [her]8165-the squire . [She]8165-the squire hath [too many furriner natives aboard of [her]8165-the squire]8190-too many furriner natives aboard of her , to be any way to [my]747-the admiral liking . "[747-the admiral] " Oh , there need be no doubt about them , "[429-scudamore] replied [Blyth]429-scudamore ; " [we]8187-us treat [them]8191-they like [ourselves]8187-us , and [they]8191-they are all upon [their]8191-they honour , which [no Frenchman]7124-no frenchman ever thinks of breaking . But [[my]429-scudamore men]8193-my men will be tired of waiting for [me]429-scudamore . [I]429-scudamore shall leave [you]2323-captain zebedee to [your]2323-captain zebedee plans , [Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell . "[429-scudamore] " Ah , [I]2323-captain zebedee know the natur ' of [[they]8191-they [young men]1130-young men]8194-they young men , "[2323-captain zebedee] [Captain [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell]2323-captain zebedee mused , as [he]278-zebedee tugwell sate in [[his]278-zebedee tugwell hollow]2324-his hollow , till [[Scudamore]429-scudamore 's boat]2325-scudamore 's boat was far away ; " [they]8191-they be full of scruples for [themselves]8191-they and faith in [other fellows]8196-other fellows . [He]429-scudamore 'll never tell [Squire]303-squire darling , nor [no one else here]8197-no one else here , what [I]429-scudamore laid [him]429-scudamore under , and the laugh would go again ' [him]429-scudamore , if [he]429-scudamore did . [We]8198-we shall get to - day 's money , [I]429-scudamore reckon , as well as double pay to - morrow , and airn it . Well , it might ' a been better , and it might be wuss . "[429-scudamore] About two miles westward of [the brook]710-the brook , some rocks marked [the end of [the fine Springhaven sands]2328-the fine springhaven sands]2327-the end of the fine springhaven sands and the beginning of [a far more rugged beach]2329-a far more rugged beach , the shingles and flint shelves of Pebbleridge . Here the chalk of [the Sussex]7-sussex backbone which has been plumped over and sleeked by the flesh of [the valley]704-the valley juts forth , like the scrags of a skeleton , and crumbles in low but rugged cliffs into [the flat domain of sea]2331-the flat domain of sea . Here the landing is bad , and [the anchorage]2332-the anchorage worse , for a slippery shale rejects the fluke , and the water is usually kept in a fidget between the orders of the west wind and scurry of the tide . This very quiet morning , with the wind off [shore]765-shore , and scarcely enough of it to comb [the sea]706-the sea , [four smart - looking Frenchmen]2335-four smart - looking frenchmen , with red caps on [their]2335-four smart - looking frenchmen heads , were barely holding way upon the light gig of [the Blonde]437-the blonde , while [[their]2335-four smart - looking frenchmen Captain]2336-their captain was keeping an appointment with [a stranger]6490-a stranger , not far from the weed - strewn line of waves . In [a deep rocky channel]2338-a deep rocky channel where [a land - spring rose which was still - born except at low water]2339-a land - spring rose which was still - born except at low water , and laver and dilsk and claw - coral showed that [the sea]706-the sea had more dominion there than the sky , [two men]7138-two men stood facing [each other]1323-each other ; and [their]7138-two men words , though belonging to the most polite of tongues , were not so courteous as might be . [Each man]2343-each man stood with [his]2343-each man back to a rock not touching it , however , because it was too wet one was as cold and as firm as the rock , the other like [the sea]706-the sea , tumultuous . [The passionate man]2345-the passionate man was [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes , and [the cold one]2346-the cold one [Caryl Carne]356-carne . " Then [you]446-captain desportes wish [me]356-carne to conclude , [monsieur]8199-monsieur , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne spoke as one offering repentance , " that [you]446-captain desportes will not do [your]446-captain desportes duty to [[your]446-captain desportes country]8200-your country , in the subject set before [you]446-captain desportes ? [I]356-carne pray [you]446-captain desportes to deliberate , because [your]446-captain desportes position hangs upon it . "[356-carne] " Never ! Never ! Once more , [Captain]7734-captain , with all thanks for [your]7734-captain consideration , [I]2346-the cold one refuse . [My]2346-the cold one duty to [my]2346-the cold one own honour has first place . After that [my]2346-the cold one duty to [[my]2346-the cold one country]8202-my country . Speak of it no more , [sir]6639-sir ; it quite is to insult [me]2346-the cold one . "[2346-the cold one] " No , [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes , it is nothing of that kind , or [I]356-carne should not be here to propose it . [Your]7734-captain parole is given only as long as [[your]7734-captain ship]8204-your ship continues upon [the sand]1641-the sand . The moment [she]8204-your ship floats , [you]7734-captain are liberated . Then is the time for a noble stroke of fortune . Is it not so , [[my]356-carne dear friend]7397-my dear friend ? "[356-carne] " No , [sir]6639-sir . This affair is impossible . [My]356-carne honour has been pledged , not until [the ship]6558-the ship is floating , but until [I]356-carne am [myself]356-carne set free in [France]45-france . [I]356-carne am sorry not to see things as [you]6639-sir see them for [me]356-carne ; but the question is for [my]356-carne own consideration . "[356-carne] [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes had resented , as [an honest man]2347-an honest man must do , especially when more advanced in years , [the other]893-the other 's calm settlement , without invitation , of matters which concerned [his]446-captain desportes own conscience . And as [most mankind]2349-most mankind if at all perceptive like or dislike [one another]827-one another at a glance , [Desportes]446-captain desportes , being very quick and warm of nature , had felt at first sight a strong repulsion from [the cold and arrogant man who faced [him]446-captain desportes]2351-the cold and arrogant man who faced him . [His]446-captain desportes age was at least twice that of [Carne]356-carne , [he]446-captain desportes had seen much service in the better days of [France]45-france , and had risen slowly by [his]446-captain desportes own skill and valour ; [he]446-captain desportes knew that [his]446-captain desportes future in the service depended upon [his]446-captain desportes decision in this matter , and [he]446-captain desportes had [a large family]2352-a large family to maintain . But [his]446-captain desportes honour was pledged , and [he]446-captain desportes held fast by it . " There is one consideration , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne replied , with rancour slowly kindling in [his]356-carne great black eyes , " which precedes all others , even that of honour , in the mind of [a trusted officer]8209-a trusted officer . It is not that of patriotism which has not its usual weight with monsieur but it is that of obedience , discipline , loyalty , faith , towards those who have placed faith in [him]446-captain desportes . [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes , as [commander of [a ship]8148-a ship]8210-commander of a ship , is entrusted with property ; and that confidence is the first debt upon [his]446-captain desportes honour . "[356-carne] To [Desportes]446-captain desportes , as to [most men of action]2353-most men of action , the right was plainer than the reason . [He]446-captain desportes knew that this final plea was unsound , but [he]446-captain desportes did not see how to contest it . So [he]446-captain desportes came back to fact , which was easier for [him]446-captain desportes . " How am [I]446-captain desportes to know , [monsieur]8199-monsieur , what would be the wishes of [those who have entrusted [me]446-captain desportes with [my]446-captain desportes position]8213-those who have entrusted me with my position ? [You]8199-monsieur are placed in authority by some means here , in [[your]8199-monsieur own country]8214-your own country , but against it . That much [you]8199-monsieur have proved to [me]446-captain desportes , by papers . But [your]8199-monsieur credentials are general only . They do not apply to this especial case . If [the Chief of [the State]8216-the state]8215-the chief of the state knew [my]446-captain desportes position , [he]8215-the chief of the state would wish [me]446-captain desportes to act as [I]446-captain desportes mean to act , for the honour and credit of [[our]8217-our nation]8218-our nation . "[446-captain desportes] " Are [you]356-carne then acquainted with [his]8215-the chief of the state signature ? If so , perhaps [you]356-carne will verify this , even if [you]356-carne are resolved to reject it . "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne drew a letter from an inner pocket , and carefully unfolded it . There were many words and minute directions upon various subjects , written by the hand of [the most minute , and yet most comprehensive , of mankind]2354-the most minute , and yet most comprehensive , of mankind . " There is nothing in this that concerns [you]356-carne , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , after showing the date , only four days old , " except these few words at the end , which perhaps [you]356-carne may like to read , before [you]356-carne make final decision . The signature of [the Chief]8219-the chief is clear . "[356-carne] [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes read aloud " It is of the utmost importance to [me]446-captain desportes , that [the Blonde]8041-the blonde should not be captured by [the enemy]6515-the enemy , as [the Ville d'Anvers]2253-the ville d'anvers has been . [You]356-carne tell [me]446-captain desportes that it is ashore near [you]356-carne , and [the Captain]1173-the captain and [crew upon parole]8224-crew upon parole , to be liberated if [they]8224-crew upon parole assist in the extrication of [the vessel]8225-the vessel . This must not be . In the service of [the State]8216-the state , [I]446-captain desportes demand that [they]8224-crew upon parole consider not at all [their]8224-crew upon parole parole . The well - known speed and light draught of [that vessel]8227-that vessel have rendered [her]8227-that vessel almost indispensable to [me]446-captain desportes . When [the vessel]8225-the vessel is free , [they]8224-crew upon parole must rise upon [the enemy]6515-the enemy , and make for the nearest of [[our]8230-our ports]8231-our ports without delay . Upon this [I]446-captain desportes insist , and place confidence in [your]8224-crew upon parole established courage and management , to accomplish it to [my]446-captain desportes satisfaction . "[446-captain desportes] " [Your]356-carne orders are clear enough , "[356-carne] said [Caryl Carne]356-carne . " What reason can [you]356-carne give , as [an officer of [the Republic]8233-the republic]8232-an officer of the republic , for disobeying [them]2357-them ? "[356-carne] [Desportes]446-captain desportes looked at [[his]446-captain desportes ship]7774-his ship in the distance , and then at [the sea]706-the sea and the sky , with a groan , as if [he]446-captain desportes were bidding farewell to [them]2357-them . [Carne]356-carne felt sure that [he]446-captain desportes had prevailed , and a smile shed light , but not a soft light , on [his]446-captain desportes hard pale countenance . " Be in no rash haste , "[2358-the french sea - captain] said [the French sea - captain]2358-the french sea - captain , and [he]2358-the french sea - captain could not have found words more annoying to [the cold proud man before [him]2358-the french sea - captain]2359-the cold proud man before him ; " [I]2358-the french sea - captain do not recognise in this mandate the voice of [[my]2358-the french sea - captain country]8202-my country , of the honourable [France]45-france , which would never say , ' Let [[my]2358-the french sea - captain sons]8235-my sons break [their]8235-my sons word of honour ! ' [This man]8236-this man speaks , not as Chief of [a grand State]8237-a grand state , not as [leader of [noble gentlemen]8239-noble gentlemen]8238-leader of noble gentlemen , but as [Emperor of a society of serfs]8240-emperor of a society of serfs . [France]45-france is [no empire]8241-no empire ; [she]45-france is [a grand nation of spirit , of valour , above all , of honour]8242-a grand nation of spirit , of valour , above all , of honour . [The English]447-madame fropot have treated [me]2358-the french sea - captain , as [I]2358-the french sea - captain would treat [them]8243-them , with kindness , with largeness , with confidence . In the name of fair [France]45-france , [I]2358-the french sea - captain will not do this thing . "[2358-the french sea - captain] [Carne]356-carne was naturally pale , but now [he]356-carne grew white with rage , and [his]356-carne black eyes flashed . " [France]45-france will be [an empire]8244-an empire within six months ; and [your]356-carne honour will be put upon prison diet , while [[your]356-carne family]7209-your family starve for the sake of it . "[356-carne] " If [I]2360-the brave frenchman ever meet [you]356-carne under other circumstances , "[2360-the brave frenchman] replied [the brave Frenchman]2360-the brave frenchman , now equally pale , " [I]2360-the brave frenchman shall demand reparation , [sir]6639-sir . "[2360-the brave frenchman] " With great pleasure , "[356-carne] replied [Carne]356-carne , contemptuously ; " meanwhile [monsieur]8199-monsieur will have enough to do to repair [his]8199-monsieur broken fortunes . "[356-carne] [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes turned [his]446-captain desportes back , and gave a whistle for [[his]446-captain desportes crew]2361-his crew , then stepped with much dignity into [[his]446-captain desportes boat]1639-his boat . " To [the Blonde]8041-the blonde , [lads]7933-lads , "[446-captain desportes] [he]446-captain desportes cried , " to [the unsullied Blonde]8250-the unsullied blonde ! "[446-captain desportes] Then [he]446-captain desportes sate , looking at [her]2363-her , and stroked [his]446-captain desportes grizzled beard , into which there came trickling a bitter tear or two , as [he]446-captain desportes thought of [[his]446-captain desportes wife]6501-his wife and [family]8115-family . [He]446-captain desportes had acted well ; but , according to the measure of [the present world]2366-the present world , unwisely . CHAPTER XXV NO CONCERN OF [OURS]103-ours The very next morning it was known to [the faithful of]2367-the faithful of [Springhaven]3-springhaven that the glory of [the place]694-the place would be trebled that day , and [its]694-the place income increased desirably . That day , [the fair stranger which had so long awakened the admiration of [the women]6658-the women , and the jealousy of [the men]826-the men]2369-the fair stranger which had so long awakened the admiration of the women , and the jealousy of the men would by the consummate skill of [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb who had triumphed over [all the officers of [the British Navy]104-the british navy]2372-all the officers of the british navy float forth magnificently from [her]2363-her narrow bed , hoist [her]2363-her white sails , and under [British ensign]2373-british ensign salute [the new fort]2374-the new fort , and shape a course for [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth . That [she]2363-her had stuck fast and in danger so long was simply because the cocked hats were too proud to give ear to the wisdom in an old otter - skin . Now [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was baffled and gone ; and [Captain Tugwell]337-captain zeb would show [the world]695-the world what [he]337-captain zeb could do , and what stuff [[his]337-captain zeb men]2376-his men were made of , if [they]2376-his men only had [their]2376-his men way . From [old Daddy Stakes]283-old daddy stakes , [the bald father of [the village]768-the village]2377-the bald father of the village , to [[Mrs. Caper junior]409-mrs. caper junior 's baby]2379-mrs. caper junior 's baby equally bald , but with a crop as sure of coming as mustard and cress beneath [his]337-captain zeb flannel some in arms , [some on legs]2380-some on legs , [some upon brave crutches]2381-some upon brave crutches , all were abroad in the soft air from the west , which had stolen up under the stiff steel skirt of the east wind , exactly as [wise Captain Zeb]2382-wise captain zeb predicted . " [[My]292-mrs. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , "[292-mrs. twemlow] said [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow to [the solid Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , for a very sweet friendship had sprung up between [these ladies]2383-these ladies , and would last until [their]2383-these ladies interests should happen to diverge , " this will be a great day for [[[my]292-mrs. twemlow dear husband]2000-my dear husband 's parish]8253-my dear husband 's parish . Perhaps there is [no other parish in [the kingdom]7463-the kingdom]8254-no other parish in the kingdom capable of acting as [Springhaven]3-springhaven has , so obedient , so disciplined , so faithful to [their]3-springhaven contract ! [I]292-mrs. twemlow am told that [they]3-springhaven even pulled [the vessel]8225-the vessel more aground , in preference to setting up [their]3-springhaven own opinions . [I]292-mrs. twemlow am told that as soon as [the Admiral]747-the admiral was gone for between [you]6598-my dear and [me]292-mrs. twemlow [he]747-the admiral is a little overbearing , with the very best intentions in [the world]695-the world , but too confident in [his]747-the admiral own sagacity then [that clever but exceedingly modest young man , [Lieutenant Scudamore]429-scudamore]8259-that clever but exceedingly modest young man , lieutenant scudamore , was allowed at last to listen to [[our]8260-our great man Tugwell , who has long been [the oracle of [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood]8262-the oracle of the neighbourhood about [the sea]706-the sea , and the weather , and all questions of that kind]8261-our great man tugwell , who has long been the oracle of the neighbourhood about the sea , and the weather , and all questions of that kind . And between [you]6598-my dear and [me]292-mrs. twemlow , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , [the poor old Admiral]8266-the poor old admiral seems a little bit jealous of [his]747-the admiral reputation . And what do [you]6598-my dear think [he]747-the admiral said before [he]747-the admiral went , which shows [his]747-the admiral high opinion of [his]747-the admiral own abilities ? [Tugwell]337-captain zeb said something in [his]337-captain zeb rough and ready way , which , [I]292-mrs. twemlow suppose , put [his]337-captain zeb mightiness upon the high ropes , for [he]337-captain zeb shouted out in [everybody]1350-everybody 's hearing , ' [I]292-mrs. twemlow 'll tell [you]6598-my dear what it is , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow man]8268-my man , if [you]6598-my dear can get [her]8269-her off , by any of [your]6598-my dear ' something [I]292-mrs. twemlow must not repeat ' devices , [I]292-mrs. twemlow 'll give [you]6598-my dear fifty guineas , five - and - twenty for [yourself]6598-my dear , and the rest to be divided among [these other fellows]8270-these other fellows . ' Then [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell pulled out a Testament from [his]278-zebedee tugwell pocket , for [he]278-zebedee tugwell is [a man of deep religious convictions]8271-a man of deep religious convictions , and can read almost all the easy places , though [he]278-zebedee tugwell thinks most of the hard ones , and [he]278-zebedee tugwell made [[his]278-zebedee tugwell son]1187-his son [Dan]282-dan who is [a great scholar]8273-a great scholar , as [they]8274-they say , and [a very fine - looking youth]8275-a very fine - looking youth as well put down at the end what [the Admiral]747-the admiral had said . Now , what do [you]2384-that strong - minded lady think of that , dear [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard ? "[292-mrs. twemlow] " [I]2384-that strong - minded lady think , "[2384-that strong - minded lady] replied [that strong - minded lady]2384-that strong - minded lady , " that [Tugwell]282-dan is [an arrant old fox]8277-an arrant old fox ; and if [he]282-dan gets the fifty guineas , [he]282-dan will put every farthing into [his]282-dan own pocket . "[2384-that strong - minded lady] " Oh , no ! [He]282-dan is honest as the day itself . [He]282-dan will take [his]282-dan own twenty - five , and then leave the rest to settle whether [he]282-dan should share in [their]8274-they twenty - five . But [we]8278-we must be quick , or [we]8278-we shall lose the sight . [Quite a number of people]8279-quite a number of people are come from [inland]8280-inland . How wonderfully quickly these things spread ! [They]8279-quite a number of people came the first day , and then made up [their]8279-quite a number of people minds that nothing could be done , and so [they]8279-quite a number of people stopped at [home]788-home . But now , here [they]8279-quite a number of people are again , as if by magic ! If [the ship]6558-the ship gets off , it will be known halfway to [London]16-london before nightfall . But [I]292-mrs. twemlow see [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard going up [the hill]890-the hill to [[your]8284-your charming battery]8285-your charming battery . That shows implicit faith in [Tugwell]282-dan , to return the salute of [the fair captive]8286-the fair captive ! It is indeed a proud day for [Springhaven]3-springhaven ! "[292-mrs. twemlow] " But it is n't done yet . And perhaps it wo n't be done . [I]2384-that strong - minded lady would rather trust [officers of [the navy]6875-the navy]8287-officers of the navy than [people who catch crabs and oysters]8289-people who catch crabs and oysters . [I]2384-that strong - minded lady would go up to [the battery]1699-the battery , to laugh at [[my]2384-that strong - minded lady husband]1971-my husband , but for the tricks [the children]810-the children play [me]2384-that strong - minded lady . [My]2384-that strong - minded lady authority is gone , at the very first puff of smoke . How [children]6895-children do delight in that vile gunpowder ! "[2384-that strong - minded lady] " So [they]810-the children ought , in the present state of [[our]8294-we country]7116-our country , with [five hundred thousand of Frenchmen]8296-five hundred thousand of frenchmen coming . [[My]2384-that strong - minded lady dear]6598-my dear [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , how thankful [we]8294-we should be to have [children who love gunpowder]8298-children who love gunpowder ! "[2384-that strong - minded lady] " But not when [they]8298-children who love gunpowder blow up [[their]8298-children who love gunpowder mother]8299-their mother , [ma'am]6642-ma'am . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " Oh , here comes [Eliza]293-eliza ! "[292-mrs. twemlow] cried [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow . " [I]292-mrs. twemlow am so glad , because [she]293-eliza knows everything . [I]292-mrs. twemlow thought [we]8294-we had missed [her]293-eliza . [[My]292-mrs. twemlow dear child]7523-my dear child , where are [Faith]432-faith and [Dolly Darling]277-dolly gone ? There are so many [strangers about to - day that the better class]8302-strangers about to - day that the better class should keep together . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " Here are three of [us]8294-we at any rate , "[1315-the young lady] replied [the young lady]1315-the young lady , who considered [[her]1315-the young lady mother]7258-her mother old - fashioned : " enough to secure [one another]827-one another 's sanctity from the lower orders . [Faith]432-faith has gone on to [the headland]1266-the headland , with [that heroic mannikin]8305-that heroic mannikin , [Johnny]306-johnny . [Dolly]277-dolly was to follow , with [that Shanks maid]8306-that shanks maid to protect [her]277-dolly , as soon as [her]277-dolly hat was trimmed , or some such era . But [I]1315-the young lady 'll answer for it that [she]277-dolly loses [herself]277-dolly in [the crowd]8307-the crowd , or [some fib of that sort]8308-some fib of that sort . "[1315-the young lady] " [Eliza]293-eliza ! "[7258-her mother] said [[her]1315-the young lady mother]7258-her mother , and very severely , because [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard was present , " [I]393-mrs. stubbard am quite astonished at [your]293-eliza talking so . [You]293-eliza might do the greatest injury to [a very lively and harmless , but not over - prudent girl]8309-a very lively and harmless , but not over - prudent girl , if [any one]6859-any one heard [you]293-eliza who would repeat it . [We]8311-we all know that [the Admiral]747-the admiral is so wrapped up in [Dolly]277-dolly that [he]747-the admiral lets [her]277-dolly do many things which [a mother]1995-a mother would forbid . But that is no concern of [ours]8311-we ; and once for all , if such things must be said , [I]393-mrs. stubbard beg that they may not be said by [you]293-eliza . "[393-mrs. stubbard] In the present age , [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow would have got sharp answer . But [[her]292-mrs. twemlow daughter]1419-her daughter only looked aggrieved , and glanced at [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , as if to say , " Well , time will show whether [I]393-mrs. stubbard deserve it . "[393-mrs. stubbard] And then [they]2389-they hastened on , among [the worse class]2390-the worse class , to [the headland]1266-the headland . Not only all the fishing - smacks , and [[Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard 's galley]2392-captain stubbard 's galley , but [every boat half as sound as a hat]2393-every boat half as sound as a hat , might now be seen near [the grounded vessel]2394-the grounded vessel , preparing to labour or look on . And though [the White Pig]92-the white pig was allowed to be three - quarters of a mile from the nearest point , the mighty voice of [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb rode over [the flickering breadth of sea]2395-the flickering breadth of sea , and through the soft babble of the waves ashore . The wind was light from southwest , and the warp being nearly in the same direction now , [the Blonde]437-the blonde began to set [her]437-the blonde courses , to catch a lift of air , when the tide should come busily working under [her]437-the blonde . And this would be the best tide since [she]437-the blonde took the ground , last Sunday week , when the springs were going off . As soon as the hawsers were made fast , and the shouts of [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell redoubled with great strength both of sound and of language , and the long ropes lifted with a flash of splashes , and a creak of heavy wood , and the cry was , " With a will ! with a will , [[my]278-zebedee tugwell gay lads]8314-my gay lads ! "[278-zebedee tugwell] every body having a sound eye in it was gazing intently , and every heart was fluttering , except the loveliest eyes and quickest heart in [all Springhaven]2396-all springhaven . [Miss Dolly]277-dolly had made up [her]277-dolly mind to go , and would have had warm words ready for any one rash enough to try to prevent [her]277-dolly . But a very short note which was put into [her]277-dolly hand about 10 A.M. distracted [her]277-dolly . " If [you]277-dolly wish to do [me]277-dolly a real service , according to [your]277-dolly kind words of Saturday , be in the upper shrubbery at half past eleven ; but tell [no one]6581-no one except [the bearer]8316-the bearer . [You]277-dolly will see all that happens better there than on [the beach]776-the beach , and [I]277-dolly will bring a telescope . "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly knew at once who had written this , and admired it all the more because it was followed by no signature . For years [she]277-dolly had longed for a bit of romance ; and the common - sense of all [the world]695-the world irked [her]277-dolly . [She]277-dolly knew as well as possible that what [she]277-dolly ought to do was to take this letter to [[her]277-dolly sister]6807-her sister [Faith]432-faith , and be guided by [her]6807-her sister advice about it . [Faith]432-faith was [[her]277-dolly elder]2399-her elder by three years or more , and as steadfast as a rock , yet as tender as young moss . There was no fear that [Faith]432-faith would ride the high horse with [her]277-dolly , or lay down the law severely ; [she]432-faith was much more likely to be too indulgent , though certain not to play with wrong . All this [the younger sister]2400-the younger sister knew , and therefore resolved to eschew that knowledge . [She]2400-the younger sister liked [her]2400-the younger sister own way , and [she]2400-the younger sister meant to have it , in a harmless sort of way ; [her]2400-the younger sister own high spirit should be [her]2400-the younger sister guide , and [she]2400-the younger sister was old enough now to be [[her]2400-the younger sister own judge]2401-her own judge . [Mr. Carne]356-carne had saved [[her]277-dolly sister]6807-her sister 's life , when [she]2400-the younger sister stood up in that senseless way ; and if [Faith]432-faith had no gratitude , [Dolly]277-dolly must feel , and endeavour to express it for [her]432-faith . Reasoning thus , and much better than this , [she]2400-the younger sister was very particular about [her]2400-the younger sister hat , and French pelerine of fluted lawn , and frock of pale violet trimmed on either side with gathered muslin . [Her]2400-the younger sister little heart fluttered at being drawn in , when it should have been plumped up to [her]2400-the younger sister neck , and very nearly displayed to [the public]1405-the public ; but [[her]2400-the younger sister father]754-her father was stern upon some points , and never would hear of the classic discoveries . [She]2400-the younger sister had not even Grecian sandals , nor a ' surprise fan " to flutter from [her]2400-the younger sister wrist , nor hair oiled into flat Lesbian coils , but freedom of rich young tresses , and of graceful figure , and taper limbs . There was no one who could say [her]2400-the younger sister nay , of [the lovers of maiden nature]8318-the lovers of maiden nature . However , [maidens]8319-maidens must be discreet , even when most adventurous ; and so [she]2400-the younger sister took [another maid]8320-another maid to help [her]2400-the younger sister , of respected but not romantic name [Jenny Shanks]311-jenny , who had brought [her]2400-the younger sister that letter . [Jenny]311-jenny was much prettier than [her]311-jenny name , and the ground [she]311-jenny trod on was worshipped by [many]8321-many , even when [her]311-jenny shoes were down at heel . Especially in [this track]8322-this track remained the finer part of [Charley Bowles]362-charley bowles 's heart while the coarser was up against [the Frenchmen]7963-the frenchmen , as well as a good deal of [[Mr. Prater]358-john prater 's nephew]8324-mr. prater 's nephew 's , and of [several other sole - fishers]8325-several other sole - fishers . This enabled [Jenny]311-jenny to enter kindly into tender questions . And [she]2400-the younger sister fetched [her]2400-the younger sister Sunday bonnet down the trap - ladder where [she]2400-the younger sister kept it because [the other maids]8326-the other maids were so nasty as soon as [her]2400-the younger sister letter was delivered . "[311-jenny] [Your]2405-your place , [Jenny]311-jenny , is to go behind , " [Miss Dolly]277-dolly said , with no small dignity , as [this zealous attendant]8327-this zealous attendant kept step for step with [her]311-jenny , and swung [her]8327-this zealous attendant red arm against [the lady]1524-the lady 's fair one . "[311-jenny] [I]0-i am come upon important business , [Jenny]311-jenny , such as [you]311-jenny can not understand , but may stay at a proper distance . " "[311-jenny] Lor , [miss]7003-miss , [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i begs [your]311-jenny pardon . [I]0-i thought it was a kind of coorting - match , and [you]311-jenny might be glad of [my]0-i experience . " "[311-jenny] Such things [I]0-i never do , and have no idea what [you]311-jenny mean . [I]0-i shall be much obliged to [you]311-jenny , [Jenny]311-jenny , if [you]311-jenny will hold [your]311-jenny tongue . " "[311-jenny] Oh yes , [miss]7003-miss ; no fear of [my]0-i telling [anybody]838-anybody . Wild horses would never pull a syllable out of [me]0-i . [The young men]6742-the young men is so aggravating that [I]0-i keep [my]0-i proper distance from [them]6742-the young men . But the mind must be made up , at one time or other . " [Dolly]277-dolly looked down at [her]311-jenny with vast contempt , which [she]311-jenny would not lower [herself]311-jenny by expressing , even with favour of time and place . Then turning a corner of [the grassy walk]8329-the grassy walk , between ground - ash and young larches , [they]6742-the young men came upon an opening planted round with ilex , arbutus , juniper , and laurel , and backed by one of the rocks which form [the outworks of [the valley]704-the valley]8330-the outworks of the valley . From a niche in this rock , like the port - hole of [a ship]8148-a ship , a rill of sparkling water poured , and beginning to make a noise already , cut corner 's of its own production short , in its hurry to be [a brook]8333-a brook , and then to help [the sea]706-the sea . And across [its]8335-its exit from [the rock]8336-the rock like a measure of its insignificance a very comfortable seat was fixed , so that [any gentleman]1314-any gentleman or even [a lady with divided skirts]8338-a lady with divided skirts might freely sit with one foot on either bank of [this menacing but not yet very formidable stream]8339-this menacing but not yet very formidable stream . So that on the whole this nook of shelter under [the coronet of rock]8340-the coronet of rock was a favourite place for a sage cock - pheasant , or even a woodcock in wintry weather . Upon that bench where [the Admiral]747-the admiral loved to sit , in the afternoon of peace and leisure , observing with a spy - glass the manoeuvres of [[his]747-the admiral tranquil fishing fleet]8342-his tranquil fishing fleet [Caryl Carne]356-carne was sitting now , with [his]356-carne long and strong legs well spread out , [his]356-carne shoulders comfortably settled back , and [his]356-carne head cast a little on one side , as if [he]356-carne were trying to compute [[his]356-carne property]7210-his property . Then , as [Dolly]277-dolly came into the opening , [he]356-carne arose , made a bow beyond the compass of [any true Briton]8344-any true briton , and swinging [his]356-carne hat , came to meet [her]277-dolly . [Dolly]277-dolly made a curtsey in the style impressed upon [her]277-dolly by [[her]277-dolly last governess]8345-her last governess but one [a French lady of exceedingly high ancestry and manners]8346-a french lady of exceedingly high ancestry and manners and [Carne]356-carne recognised it as a fine thing out of date . "[311-jenny] [Jenny]311-jenny , get away ! " said [Dolly]277-dolly words not meant for [him]356-carne to hear , but [he]356-carne had grave command of countenance . "[311-jenny] This lays [me]0-i under one more obligation : " [Carne]356-carne spoke in a low voice , and with a smile of diffidence which reminded [her]311-jenny of [Scudamore]429-scudamore , though the two smiles were as different as night and day . "[311-jenny] [I]0-i have taken a great liberty in asking [you]311-jenny to come , and that multiplies [my]0-i gratitude for [your]311-jenny good - will . For [my]0-i own sake alone [I]0-i would not have dared to sue this great favour from [you]311-jenny , though [I]0-i put it so , in terror of alarming [you]311-jenny . But it is for [my]0-i own sake also , since anything evil to [you]311-jenny would be terrible to [me]0-i . " "[6581-no one] [No one]6581-no one can wish to hurt [me]0-i , " [she]311-jenny answered , looking up at [him]6639-sir bravely , and yet frightened by [his]6639-sir gaze , "[6581-no one] because [I]0-i have never harmed [any one]6859-any one . And [I]0-i assure [you]311-jenny , [sir]6639-sir , that [I]0-i have many to defend [me]0-i , even when [[my]0-i father]860-my father is gone from [home]788-home . " "[2415-who would not rush to do so] It is beyond doubt . [Who would not rush to do so]2415-who would not rush to do so ? But it is from [those who are least suspected that the danger comes the worst]2416-those who are least suspected that the danger comes the worst . [The most modest of all gentlemen]2417-the most modest of all gentlemen , who blushes like [a damsel]2418-a damsel , or [the gallant officer devoted to [[his]6639-sir wife]6501-his wife and [children]6895-children , or [the simple veteran with [his]6639-sir stars]2422-the simple veteran with his stars , and scars , and downright speech these are [the people that do the wrong]2423-the people that do the wrong , because [no one]6581-no one believes it is in [them]2423-the people that do the wrong]2419-the gallant officer devoted to his wife and children , or the simple veteran with his stars , and scars , and downright speech these are the people that do the wrong , because no one believes it is in them . " "[2423-the people that do the wrong] Then which of the three is to carry [me]0-i off from [home]788-home , and [friends]2426-friends , and [family]8115-family [Lieutenant Scudamore]429-scudamore , [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , or [[my]0-i own godfather]2428-my own godfather , [Lord Nelson]276-nelson ? " [This young man]7709-this young man nourished a large contempt for the intellect of [women]6760-women , and was therefore surprised at the quickness and spirit of [the girl whom [he]7709-this young man wished to terrify]8349-the girl whom he wished to terrify . A sterner tone must be used with [her]8349-the girl whom he wished to terrify . "[276-nelson] [I]0-i never deal in jokes , " [he]0-i said , with a smile of sad sympathy for [those who do]8350-those who do ; "[276-nelson] [my]0-i life is one perpetual peril , and that restrains facetiousness . But [I]0-i can make allowance for [those who like it]2429-those who like it . " [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , [the pet child of [the house]6709-the house]8351-the pet child of the house , and [all the people round [it]6709-the house]8353-all the people round it except [the gardener]8354-the gardener , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , who found [her]277-dolly too inquisitive quick as [she]277-dolly was , could not realise at once the possibility of being looked down upon . "[0-i] [I]0-i am sorry that [you]0-i have to be so grave , " [she]277-dolly said , "[0-i] because it prevents all enjoyment . But why should [you]0-i be in such continual danger ? [You]0-i promised to explain it , on Saturday , only [you]0-i had no time then . [We]2430-we are all in danger from [the French]430-the french , of course , if [they]430-the french ever should succeed in landing . But [you]0-i mean something more than that ; and it seems so hard , after all [your]0-i losses , that [you]0-i should not be safe from harm . " With all [her]277-dolly many faults many more than [she]277-dolly dreamed of [fair Dolly]335-dolly had a warm and gentle heart , which filled [her]277-dolly eyes with tender loveliness , whenever it obtained command of [them]8355-them . [Carne]356-carne , who was watching [them]8355-them steadfastly for [his]356-carne own purpose , forgot that purpose , and dropped [his]356-carne dark eyes , and lost the way to tell a lie . "[0-i] If [I]0-i may ask [you]2431-you , " [he]0-i said , almost stammering , and longing without knowledge for the blessing of [her]2431-you touch , "[0-i] to to allow [me]0-i just to lead [you]2431-you to this seat , [I]0-i may perhaps be able [I]0-i will not take the liberty of sitting at [your]2431-you side but [I]0-i may perhaps be able to explain as much of [my]0-i affairs as [you]2431-you can wish to hear of them , and a great deal more , [I]0-i fear , a great deal more , [Miss Darling]277-dolly . " [Dolly]277-dolly blushed at the rich tone in which [he]0-i pronounced [her]2431-you name , almost as if it were an adjective ; but [she]277-dolly allowed [him]0-i to take [her]277-dolly hand , and lead [her]277-dolly to the bench beneath [the rock]8336-the rock . Then , regardless of [his]0-i breeches , although of fine padusoy , and [his]0-i coat , though of purple velvet , [he]0-i sate down on the bank of the rill at [her]277-dolly feet , and waited for [her]277-dolly to say something . [The young lady]1315-the young lady loved mainly to take the lead , but would liefer have followed suit just now . "[0-i] [You]0-i have promised to tell [me]0-i , " [she]277-dolly said , very softly , and with an unusual timidity , which added to [her]277-dolly face and manner almost the only charm [they]8358-they lacked , ' some things which [I]0-i do not understand , and which [I]0-i have no right to ask [you]0-i of , except for [your]0-i own offer . Why should [you]0-i , without injuring [any one]6859-any one , but only having suffered loss of all [your]0-i family property , and of all [your]0-i rights and comforts , and living in [that lonely place which used to be full of [company]8361-company]8360-that lonely place which used to be full of company why should [you]0-i be in danger now , when [you]0-i have nothing more to be robbed of ? [I]0-i beg [your]0-i pardon [I]0-i mean when all [[your]0-i enemies]8362-your enemies must have done [their]8362-your enemies worst . "[0-i] " [You]0-i are too young yet to understand [the world]695-the world , "[2432-i] [he]2432-i answered , with a well - drawn sigh ; " and [I]2432-i hope most truly that [you]0-i may never do so . In [your]0-i gentle presence [I]2432-i can not speak with bitterness , even if [I]2432-i could feel it . [I]2432-i will not speak harshly of [any one]6859-any one , however [I]2432-i may have been treated . But [you]0-i will understand that [my]2432-i life alone remains betwixt [the plunderers]8365-the plunderers and [their]8365-the plunderers prey , and that [my]2432-i errand here prevents [them]8365-the plunderers from legally swallowing up the spoil . "[2432-i] [Miss Dolly]277-dolly 's idea of the law , in common with that of [most young ladies]2433-most young ladies , suggested a horrible monster ravening to devour the fallen . And the fall of [the Carnes]271-carne had long been a subject of romantic interest to [her]277-dolly . " Oh , [I]277-dolly see ! "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly exclaimed , with a look of deep wisdom . " [I]277-dolly can quite understand a thing like that , from what [I]277-dolly have heard about [witnesses]8366-witnesses . [I]277-dolly hope [you]0-i will be very careful . [[My]277-dolly sister]1893-my sister owes so much to [you]0-i , and so do [I.]277-dolly "[277-dolly] " [You]0-i must never speak of that again , unless [you]0-i wish to grieve [me]448-dolly . [I]448-dolly know that [I]448-dolly have said too much about [myself]448-dolly ; but [you]0-i alone care to know anything about [me]448-dolly ; and that beguiles one out out of [one]6539-one 's wits . If [I]448-dolly speak bad English , [you]0-i will forgive [me]448-dolly . [I]448-dolly have passed so many years on [the Continent]54-the continent , and am picking up the language of [my]448-dolly childhood very slowly . [You]0-i will pardon [me]448-dolly , when [I]448-dolly am misled by by [my]448-dolly own signification . "[448-dolly] " Well done ! "[448-dolly] cried [the innocent Dolly]448-dolly . " Now that is the very first piece of bad English [you]0-i have used , to the best of [my]277-dolly belief , and [I]277-dolly am rather quick in that . But [you]0-i have not yet explained to [me]277-dolly [my]277-dolly own danger , though [you]0-i asked [me]277-dolly to come here for that purpose , [I]277-dolly believe . "[277-dolly] " But [you]0-i shall not be so ; [you]0-i shall not be in danger . [My]448-dolly life shall be given for [your]0-i defence . What imports [my]448-dolly peril compared with [yours]0-i ? [I]448-dolly am not of cold blood . [I]448-dolly will sacrifice all . Have faith in [me]448-dolly purely , and all shall be done . "[448-dolly] " All what ? "[448-dolly] [Dolly]448-dolly asked , with a turn of common - sense , which is the most provoking of all things sometimes ; and [she]448-dolly looked at [him]2434-you steadily , to follow up [her]448-dolly question . " [You]2434-you can not be persuaded that [you]2434-you are in any danger . It is possible that [I]448-dolly have been too anxious . Do [you]2434-you speak the French language easily ? Do [you]2434-you comprehend it , when spoken quickly ? "[448-dolly] " Not a word of it . [I]448-dolly have had to learn , of course , and can pronounce very well , [[my]448-dolly last mistress]8369-my last mistress said ; but [I]448-dolly can not make it out at all in the way [the French people]8370-the french people pronounce it , when one comes to talk with [them]8370-the french people . "[448-dolly] " It is very wrong of [them]8370-the french people , and the loss is [theirs]8370-the french people . [They]8370-the french people expect [us]8371-us to copy [them]8370-the french people even in [their]8370-the french people language , because [we]8371-us do it in everything else . Pardon [me]448-dolly one moment . May [I]448-dolly look at the great enterprise which is to glorify [Springhaven]3-springhaven ? It is more than kind of [you]2434-you to be here instead of [there]892-there . But this , as [I]448-dolly ventured to say , is [a far better place]8373-a far better place to observe the operation . [Your]2434-you words reminded [me]448-dolly of [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes , who has been , [I]448-dolly think , [[[your]2434-you father]6666-your father 's guest]8375-your father 's guest . [A very gallant sailor , and famed for the most unexpected exploits]8376-a very gallant sailor , and famed for the most unexpected exploits . Without doubt , [he]446-captain desportes would have captured [all three ships]8377-all three ships , if [he]446-captain desportes had not contrived to run [his]446-captain desportes own aground . "[448-dolly] " How could [he]446-captain desportes capture [[his]446-captain desportes own ship]8378-his own ship ? [I]448-dolly thought that [you]2434-you never dealt in jokes . But if [you]2434-you dislike them , [you]2434-you seem to be fond of a little mystery . [I]448-dolly like [the French captain]8379-the french captain very much , and [he]8379-the french captain took the trouble to speak slowly for [me]448-dolly . [[My]448-dolly father]860-my father says that [he]860-my father bears [his]860-my father misfortune nobly , and like [a perfect gentleman]8381-a perfect gentleman . [Mr. Scudamore]320-mr. scudamore admires [him]860-my father , and [they]8382-they are [great friends]7677-great friends . And yet , [sir]6639-sir , [you]2434-you seem inclined to hint that [I]448-dolly am in danger from [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes ! "[448-dolly] " Ha ! [she]8385-she is afloat ! [They]8386-they have succeeded . [I]448-dolly thought that [they]8386-they had so arranged it . [The brave ship]2111-the brave ship spreads [her]8385-she pinions . How clever [the people of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]8388-the people of springhaven are ! If [you]2434-you will condescend to look through this glass , [you]2434-you will see much embracing of [the Saxon]8389-the saxon and [the Gaul]8390-the gaul , or rather , [I]448-dolly should say , of the Saxon by [the Gaul]449-the gaul . [Old Tugwell]450-old tugwell is not fond to be embraced . "[448-dolly] " Oh , let [me]448-dolly see that ! [I]448-dolly must see that ! "[448-dolly] cried [Dolly]448-dolly , with all reserve and caution flown ; " to see [Capp'en Zeb]451-capp'en zeb in the arms of [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman yes , [I]448-dolly declare , two have got [him]451-capp'en zeb , if not three , and [he]451-capp'en zeb puts [his]451-capp'en zeb great back against the mast to disentangle it . Oh , what will [he]451-capp'en zeb do next ? [He]451-capp'en zeb has knocked down two , in reply to excessive cordiality . What [wonderful creatures Frenchmen]8392-wonderful creatures frenchmen are ! How kind it is of [you]2434-you to show [me]448-dolly this ! But excuse [me]448-dolly , [Mr. Carne]356-carne ; there will be [twenty people coming to [the house]6709-the house]8393-twenty people coming to the house before [I]448-dolly can get back almost . And [the ship]6558-the ship will salute [the battery]1699-the battery , and [the battery]1699-the battery will return [it]1699-the battery . Look ! there goes a great puff of smoke already . [They]8393-twenty people coming to the house can see [me]448-dolly up here , when [they]8393-twenty people coming to the house get to that corner . "[448-dolly] " But [this spot]7559-this spot is not private ? [I]448-dolly trust that [I]448-dolly have not intruded . [[Your]448-dolly father]6666-your father allows a sort of foot - path through this upper end of [[his]6666-your father grounds]1876-his grounds ? "[448-dolly] " Yes , to [all the villagers]8401-all the villagers , and [you]448-dolly are almost one of [them]8401-all the villagers ; there is no right of way at all ; and [they]8401-all the villagers very seldom come this way , because it leads to nowhere . [Faith]432-faith is fond of sitting here , to watch [the sea]706-the sea , and think of things . And so am [I]448-dolly sometimes , [I]448-dolly mean . "[448-dolly] CHAPTER XXVI LONG - PIPE TIMES Daily now the roar and clank of war grew loud and louder , across [the narrow seas]691-the narrow seas , and up [the rivers]2436-the rivers , and around [the quiet homes of [England]2-england]2437-the quiet homes of england . If any unusual cloud of dust , any moving shade , appeared afar , if the tramp of horses in [the lane]1837-the lane were heard , or neigh of a colt from [the four - cross roads]2439-the four - cross roads , [people at dinner]2440-people at dinner would start up and cry , " [The French]430-the french , [the French]7366-the french have landed ! "[2440-people at dinner] while [the men in [the fields]2442-the fields]2441-the men in the fields would get nearer the hedge to peep through it , and then run away down [the ditch]2443-the ditch . But the nation at large , and [the governing powers]2444-the governing powers , certainly were not in any great fright . Nay , rather [they]2444-the governing powers erred , if at all , on the side of tranquillity and self - confidence ; as [one who has been fired at with blank - cartridge]2445-one who has been fired at with blank - cartridge forgets that the click of the trigger will not tell [him]2445-one who has been fired at with blank - cartridge when the bullet has been dropped in . The bullet was there this time ; and it missed the heart of [Britannia]489-britannia , only through the failure of the powder to explode all at once . It was some years before all this was known ; even [Nelson]276-nelson had no perception of it ; and although much alarm was indulged in on the sly , [the few who gave voice to it]2446-the few who gave voice to it were condemned as [faint - hearted fellows and " alarmists]8404-faint - hearted fellows and " alarmists . "[8404-faint - hearted fellows and " alarmists] How then could [Springhaven]3-springhaven , which never had feared [any enemies]2447-any enemies , or even [neighbours]2448-neighbours , depart from [its]3-springhaven habits , while still an eye - witness of what had befallen [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman ? And in this state of mind , having plenty to talk of , it did not as otherwise must have been done attach any deep importance to the strange vagaries of the [London]16-london Trader . [That great Institution]2450-that great institution , and [Royal Exchange]2451-royal exchange , as well as [central embassy of Fashion]2452-central embassy of fashion , had lately become most uncertain in [its]3-springhaven dates , which for years had announced to [loose - reckoning housewives]2453-loose - reckoning housewives the day of the week and the hour to buy candles . Instead of coming [home]788-home on a Saturday eve , in [the van of [all the fishing fleet]2456-all the fishing fleet]2455-the van of all the fishing fleet , returning [their]2456-all the fishing fleet cheers and those of [customers]2457-customers on [the beach]776-the beach , [the London Trader]1507-the london trader arrived anywhen , as often in the dark as daylight , never took the ground at all , and gave a very wide berth to [Captain Zeb Tugwell]337-captain zeb , [[his]337-captain zeb craft]2460-his craft , and [[his]337-captain zeb crews]2461-his crews . At times [she]1507-the london trader landed packages big and bulky , which would have been searched in spite of [London]16-london bills of lading if there had been any [Custom - house]2462-custom - house [here]6711-here , or [any keen Officer of Customs]2464-any keen officer of customs . But these were delivered by daylight always , and carted by [[Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's horse]2465-mr. cheeseman 's horse direct to [[[his]301-mr. cheeseman master]1021-his master 's cellars]2467-his master 's cellars ; and [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman had told [everybody]1350-everybody that [[his]301-mr. cheeseman wife]6501-his wife , having come into a little legacy , was resolved in spite of [his]301-mr. cheeseman advice to try a bit of speculation in hardware , through [[her]6501-his wife sister]6807-her sister miles away at [Uckfield]107-uckfield . [Most of [the neighbours]2472-the neighbours]2471-most of the neighbours liked [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman , because [she]300-mrs. cheeseman gave good weight scarcely half an ounce short , with [her]300-mrs. cheeseman conscience to [[her]300-mrs. cheeseman family]7698-her family thrown in against it , as well as the soundest piece of gossip to be had for the money in [Springhaven]3-springhaven . And therefore [they]2471-most of the neighbours wished [her]300-mrs. cheeseman well , and boxed [[their]2471-most of the neighbours children]1282-their children 's ears if [they]2471-most of the neighbours found [them]1282-their children poking nose into [her]300-mrs. cheeseman packages . [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman shook [her]300-mrs. cheeseman head when enquired of on the subject , and said with grave truth that [the Lord]848-the lord alone can tell how any of [poor people]2476-poor people 's doings may turn out . Some other things puzzled [the village]768-the village , and would in more sensible times have produced a sensation . Why did [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman now think nothing of as much as three spots on [his]301-mr. cheeseman white linen apron , even in the first half of the week ? Why was [he]301-mr. cheeseman seldom at [John Prater]358-john prater 's now , and silent in a corner even when [he]301-mr. cheeseman did appear ? What was become of the ruddy polish , like that of a Winter Redstrake , on [his]301-mr. cheeseman cheeks , which made [a man]6583-a man long for a slice of [his]301-mr. cheeseman ham ? Why , the only joke [he]301-mr. cheeseman had made for the last three months was a terrible one at [his]301-mr. cheeseman own expense . [He]301-mr. cheeseman had rushed down [the street]2479-the street about ten o'clock one morning , at a pace quite insane for [a middle - aged man]2480-a middle - aged man , with no hat on [his]301-mr. cheeseman head and no coat on [his]301-mr. cheeseman back , but the strings of [his]301-mr. cheeseman apron dashed wild on the breeze , and [his]301-mr. cheeseman biggest ham - carver making flashes in [his]301-mr. cheeseman hand . It was thought that [some boy]2481-some boy must have run off with a penny , or [some visitor]2482-some visitor changed a bad shilling ; but no , there was no such good reason to give for it . The yearning of all ages , especially [dotage]2483-dotage , is for a relapse to the infantile state when all playthings were held in common . And [this wisest of all places in [its]2484-this wisest of all places in its own opinion own opinion]2484-this wisest of all places in its own opinion had a certain eccentric inclination towards the poetic perfection when it will be impossible to steal , because there will be nothing left worth stealing . Still everybody here stuck to [his]2485-his own rights , and would knock down [anybody]838-anybody across [them]2487-them , though finding it very nice to talk as if [others]6525-others could have no such standing - point . Moreover , [they]2489-they had sufficient common - sense to begin with the right end foremost , and to take a tender interest in [one another]827-one another 's goods , moveable , handy , and divisible ; instead of hungering after [hungry land]2491-hungry land , which feeds [nobody]843-nobody , until itself well fed and tended , and is as useless without [a master as a donkey]2493-a master as a donkey or [a man]6583-a man is . The knowledge of these rudiments of civilization was not yet lost at [Springhaven]3-springhaven ; and while [everybody]1350-everybody felt and even proved [his]1350-everybody desire to share [a neighbour]2496-a neighbour 's trouble , [nobody]843-nobody meddled with any right of [his]1350-everybody , save [his]1350-everybody right to be assisted . Among [them]2489-they throve the old English feeling of respect for [ancient families]2498-ancient families , which is nowadays called " toadyism "[2499-those whom it baulks of robbery] by [those whom it baulks of robbery]2499-those whom it baulks of robbery . To trade upon this good - will is almost as low a thing as [any man]2500-any man can do , even when [he]2500-any man does it for good uses . But to trade upon it , for the harm of [those who feel it]2501-those who feel it , and the ruin of [[his]2500-any man country]1635-his country , is without exception the very lowest and this was what [Caryl Carne]356-carne was at . [He]2500-any man looked at the matter in a wholly different light , and would have stabbed [any man who put it as above]2503-any man who put it as above ; for [his]2500-any man sense of honour was as quick and hot as it was crooked and misguided . [[His]2500-any man father]6889-his father had been [a true Carne]2505-a true carne , of [the old stamp hot - blooded , headstrong , stubborn]2506-the old stamp hot - blooded , headstrong , stubborn , wayward , narrow - minded , and often arrogant ; but to balance these faults and many others truthful , generous , kind - hearted , affectionate , staunch to [[his]2500-any man friends]6499-his friends , to [his]2500-any man inferiors genial , loyal to [his]2500-any man country , and respectful to religion . And [he]2500-any man might have done well , but for two sad evils [he]2500-any man took a burdened property , and [he]2500-any man plunged into a bad marriage . [[His]2500-any man wife]6501-his wife , on the other hand , might have done well , if [she]6501-his wife had married [almost anybody else]2509-almost anybody else . But [her]6501-his wife nature was too like [his]2500-any man own , with feminine vanity and caprice , French conceit , and the pride of noble birth in the proudest age of nobility hardening all [her]6501-his wife faults , and hammering the rivets of [her]6501-his wife strong self - will . To these little difficulties must be added the difference of religion ; and though neither of [them]2510-them cared two pins for that , it was a matter for crossed daggers . A pound of feathers weighs as much as and in some poise more than a pound of lead , and [the leaden - headed Squire]2511-the leaden - headed squire and [the feather - headed Madame]2512-the feather - headed madame swung always at opposite ends of the beam , until it broke between [them]2510-them . Tales of rough conflict , imprisonment , starvation , and even vile blows , were told about [them]2510-them for several years ; and then " [Madame la Comtesse]452-madame la comtesse "[911-her husband] as [[her]6501-his wife husband]911-her husband disdainfully called [her]6501-his wife disappeared , carrying off [her]6501-his wife one child , [Caryl]356-carne . [She]6501-his wife was still of very comely face and form ; and [the Squire]8165-the squire made known to [all whom it concerned]2515-all whom it concerned , and [many whom it did not concern]2516-many whom it did not concern , that [[his]8165-the squire French wife]2517-his french wife had run away with [a young Frenchman]2518-a young frenchman , according to the habit of [her]6501-his wife race and kind . In support of this charge [he]8165-the squire had nothing whatever to show , and [[his]8165-the squire friends]6499-his friends disbelieved it , knowing [him]8165-the squire to be [the last man in [the world]695-the world]6599-the last man in the world to leave such a wrong unresented . During the last three generations the fortunes of [the Carnes]271-carne had been declining , slowly at first , and then faster and faster ; and now [they]2522-they fell with the final crash . [The lady of high birth and great beauty]2523-the lady of high birth and great beauty had brought nothing else into [the family]730-the family , but rather had impoverished it by [her]6501-his wife settlement , and wild extravagance afterwards . [[Her]6501-his wife husband]911-her husband [Montagu Carne]376-montagu carne staved off the evil day just for the present , by raising a large sum upon second mortgage and the security of [a trustful friend]2526-a trustful friend . But this sum was dissipated , like the rest ; for [the Squire]8165-the squire , being deeply wounded by [[his]8165-the squire wife]6501-his wife 's desertion , proved to [the world]695-the world [his]8165-the squire indifference about it by plunging into still more reckless ways . [He]8165-the squire had none to succeed [him]8165-the squire ; for [he]8165-the squire vowed that [the son of [the adulteress]2531-the adulteress as [he]8165-the squire called [her]6501-his wife]2530-the son of the adulteress as he called her should never have [Carne Castle]271-carne ; and [his]8165-the squire last mad act was to buy five - and - twenty barrels of powder , wherewith to blow up [[his]8165-the squire ancestral home]2532-his ancestral home . But ere [he]8165-the squire could accomplish that stroke of business [he]8165-the squire stumbled and fell down [the old chapel steps]2533-the old chapel steps , and was found the next morning by [faithful Jeremiah]366-jerry , as cold as the ivy which had caught [his]8165-the squire feet , and as dead as the stones [he]8165-the squire would have sent to [heaven]2017-heaven . No marvel that [[his]8165-the squire son]1187-his son had no love for [his]8165-the squire memory , and little for [the land that gave [him]8165-the squire birth]2536-the land that gave him birth . In very early days [this boy]2537-this boy had shown that [his]2537-this boy French blood was predominant . [He]2537-this boy would bite , and kick , and scratch , instead of striking , as [an English child]2538-an english child does , and [he]2537-this boy never cared for dogs or horses , neither worshipped [he]2537-this boy [the gamekeeper]2539-the gamekeeper . [France]45-france was [the proper land]2540-the proper land for [him]2537-this boy , as [[his]2537-this boy mother]6535-his mother always said with a sweet proud smile , and [[his]2537-this boy father]6889-his father with a sneer , or a brief word now condemned . And [France]45-france was [the land]701-the land for [him]2537-this boy as facts ordained to be nourished , and taught , and grown into tall manhood , and formed into the principles and habitude and character which [every nation]2544-every nation stamps upon the nature of [[its]2544-every nation members]7987-its members . However , [our]2546-our strong point like that of all others is absolute freedom from prejudice ; and [the few English people who met [Caryl Carne]356-carne]2547-the few english people who met caryl carne were well pleased with [his]2537-this boy difference from [themselves]2547-the few english people who met caryl carne . Even [the enlightened fishermen]2548-the enlightened fishermen , imbued with a due contempt for [Crappos]453-crappos , felt a kindly will towards [him]2537-this boy , and were touched by [his]2537-this boy return to [a ruined home]2549-a ruined home and a lonely life . But [the women]6658-the women , romantic as [they]6658-the women ought to be , felt a tender interest in [a young man so handsome]2551-a young man so handsome and so unlucky , who lifted [his]2537-this boy hat to [them]6658-the women , and paid [his]2537-this boy way . Among [the rising spirits of [the place]694-the place , who liked to take a larger view , on the strength of more education , than [[their]2552-the rising spirits of the place , who liked to take a larger view , on the strength of more education , than their fathers had found confirmed by life fathers]2554-their fathers had found confirmed by life]2552-the rising spirits of the place , who liked to take a larger view , on the strength of more education , than their fathers had found confirmed by life , [Dan Tugwell]282-dan was perhaps the foremost . In the present days [he]282-dan might have been [a hot radical]2555-a hot radical , even [a socialist]2556-a socialist ; but things were not come to that pass yet among [people brought up to]2557-people brought up to [their]2557-people brought up to duty . And [Dan]282-dan 's free sentiments had not been worked by [those who make a trade of such work]2558-those who make a trade of such work now . So that [he]282-dan was pleased and respectful , instead of carping and contradictory , when [persons of higher position than [his]282-dan own]2559-persons of higher position than his own would discuss the condition of the times with [him]282-dan . [Carne]356-carne had discovered this , although as a rule [he]356-carne said little to [[his]356-carne neighbours]1591-his neighbours , and for reasons of [his]356-carne own [he]356-carne was striving to get a good hold upon [this young fellow]2561-this young fellow . [He]356-carne knew that it could not be done in a moment , nor by any common corruption ; the mind of [the youth]2562-the youth being keen , clear - sighted , and simple by reason of soundness . Then [Carne]356-carne accidentally heard of something , which encouraged and helped [him]356-carne in [his]356-carne design upon [Dan]282-dan . Business was slack upon [the sea]706-the sea just now , but unusually active upon [land]6911-land , a tide of gold having flowed into Springhaven , and bubbled up in frying - pans and sparkled in new bonnets . [The fishing fleet]895-the fishing fleet had captured [the finest French frigate according to feminine history that ever endeavoured to capture [them]895-the fishing fleet]2566-the finest french frigate according to feminine history that ever endeavoured to capture them . After [such a prisoner]2567-such a prisoner , let the fish go free , till hunger should spring again in the human breast , or the part that stands up under it . [The hero of the whole unlike most heroes]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes had not succeeded in ruining [himself]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes by [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes services to [[his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes country]1635-his country , but was able to go about patting [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes pocket , with an echo in [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes heart , every time it tinkled , that a quantity more to come into it was lying locked up in a drawer at [home]788-home . These are the things that breed present happiness in a noble human nature , all else being either of the future or the past ; and this is the reason why gold outweighs everything that can be said against it . [Captain Tugwell]337-captain zeb , in [his]337-captain zeb pithy style , was wo nt to divide all human life into two distinctive tenses the long - pipe time and the short - pipe time . The long - pipe time was of ease and leisure , comfort in the way of hot victuals and cool pots , the stretching of legs without strain of muscle , and that ever - fresh well - spring of delight to [the hard worker]2571-the hard worker , the censorial but not censorious contemplation of [equally fine fellows]2572-equally fine fellows , equally lazy , yet pegging hard , because of nothing in [their]2572-equally fine fellows pockets to tap . Such were the golden periods of standing , or , still better , sitting with [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes back against a tree , and a cool yard of clay between [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes gently smiling lips , shaving with [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes girdle - knife a cake of rich tobacco , and then milling it complacently betwixt [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes horny palms , with [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes resolute eyes relaxing into a gentle gaze at [the labouring sea]2573-the labouring sea , and the part where [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes supper soon would be warming into a fine condition for it , by good - will towards [all the world]2574-all the world . As for the short - pipe times , with a bitter gale dashing the cold spray into [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes eyes , legs drenched with sleet , and shivering to the fork , and shoulders racked with rheumatism against the groaning mast , and the stump of a pipe keeping chatter with [his]2568-the hero of the whole unlike most heroes teeth away with all thought of such hardship now , except what would serve to fatten present comfort . But fatherly feeling and sense of right compelled [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb to check idle enjoyment from going too far i. e. , further than [himself]337-captain zeb . [Every other member of [[his]337-captain zeb family]7634-his family but [himself]337-captain zeb , however good the times might be , must work away as hard as ever , and earn whatever victuals it should please [the Lord]848-the lord to send [them]2572-equally fine fellows]2575-every other member of his family but himself , however good the times might be , must work away as hard as ever , and earn whatever victuals it should please the lord to send them . There was always a job to be found , [he]337-captain zeb knew that , if [a young man]1226-a young man or [maid]2579-maid had a mind for it ; and " no silver no supper "[2582-the first to be driven] was the order of [[his]337-captain zeb house]6500-his house . [[His]337-captain zeb eldest son]2581-his eldest son [Dan]282-dan was [the first to be driven]2582-the first to be driven for a good example to [the younger ones]2583-the younger ones and now [he]282-dan was set to work full time and overtime , upon a heavy job at [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge . [Young Daniel]342-young daniel was not at all afraid of work , whenever there was any kind of skill to be shown , or bodily strength to be proved by it . But the present task was hateful to [him]337-captain zeb ; for [any big - armed yokel]2584-any big - armed yokel , or [common wood - hewer]2585-common wood - hewer , might have done as much as [he]337-captain zeb could do , and perhaps more , at it , and could have taken the same wage over it . [Mr. Coggs]454-mr. coggs , of [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge , [the only wheelwright within ten miles of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]2586-the only wheelwright within ten miles of springhaven , had taken a Government contract to supply within a certain time five hundred spoke - wheels for ammunition tumbrils , and as many block - wheels for small artillery ; and to hack out these latter for [better men]2587-better men to finish was the daily task of [Dan Tugwell]282-dan . This job swelled [his]282-dan muscles and enlarged [his]282-dan calves , and fetched away all the fat [he]282-dan had been enabled to form in loftier walks of art ; but these outward improvements were made at the expense of [his]282-dan inner and nobler qualities . To hack and hew timber by the cubic foot , without any growing pleasure of proportion or design , to knit the brows hard for a struggle with knots , and smile the stern smile of destruction ; and then , after a long and rough walk in the dark for the equinox now was impending to be joked at by [[his]282-dan father]6889-his father who had lounged about all day , and have all [his]6889-his father money told into the paternal pocket , with narrow enquiries , each Saturday night . But worst of all to know that because [he]282-dan was not born with a silver spoon in [his]282-dan mouth , [he]282-dan had no heart no heart that [he]282-dan could offer where [he]282-dan laid it ; but there it must lie , and be trodden on in silence , while rakish - looking popinjays But this reflection stopped [him]282-dan , for it was too bitter to be thought out , and fetched down [his]282-dan quivering hand upon [his]282-dan axe . Enough that these things did not tend to a healthy condition of mind , or the proper worship of the British Constitution . However , [he]282-dan was not quite [a Radical yet]2589-a radical yet . CHAPTER XXVII FAIR IN [THEORY]110-theory One Saturday evening , when the dusk was just beginning to smoothe the break of billow and to blunt the edge of rock , [young Dan Tugwell]282-dan swung [his]282-dan axe upon [his]282-dan shoulder , with the flag basket hanging from it in which [his]282-dan food had been , and in a rather crusty state of mind set forth upon [his]282-dan long walk [home]788-home to [Springhaven]3-springhaven . As [Harry Shanks]2591-harry shanks had said , and [almost everybody]2592-almost everybody knew , [an ancient foot - path]2593-an ancient foot - path , little used , but never yet obstructed , cut off [a large bend of the shore]2594-a large bend of the shore , and saved half a mile of plodding over rock and shingle . [This path]2595-this path was very lonesome , and infested with [dark places]2596-dark places , as well as waylaid with a very piteous ghost , who never would keep to the spot where [he]282-dan was murdered , but might appear at any shady stretch or woody corner . [Dan Tugwell]282-dan knew three courageous men who had seen [this ghost , and would take good care to avoid any further interview]2597-this ghost , and would take good care to avoid any further interview , and [his]282-dan own faith in ghosts was as stanch as in gold ; yet such was [his]282-dan mood this evening that [he]282-dan determined to go that way and chance it , not for the saving of distance , but simply because [he]282-dan had been told in [the yard]1698-the yard that day that [the foot - path]2599-the foot - path was stopped by [the landowner]2600-the landowner . " [We]8405-we 'll see about that , "[282-dan] said [Dan]282-dan ; and now [he]282-dan was going to see about it . For [the first field]2601-the first field or two there was no impediment , except the usual stile or gate ; but when [he]282-dan had crossed [a little woodland hollow]2602-a little woodland hollow , where the fence of [the castle grounds]2603-the castle grounds ran down to [the brow of [the cliff]2116-the cliff]2604-the brow of the cliff , [he]282-dan found entrance barred . Three stout oak rails had been nailed across from tree to tree , and on a board above them was roughly painted : " [No thoroughfare]8406-no thoroughfare . [Tresspassers]8407-tresspassers will be prosecuted . "[861-the young man] For a moment [the young man]861-the young man hesitated , [his]861-the young man dread of the law being virtuously deep , and [his]861-the young man mind well assured that [[his]861-the young man father]6889-his father would not back [him]861-the young man up against [settled authorities]2608-settled authorities . But the shame of turning back , and the quick sense of wrong , which had long been demanding some outlet , conquered [his]861-the young man calmer judgment , and [he]861-the young man cast the basket from [his]861-the young man back . Then swinging [his]861-the young man favourite axe , [he]861-the young man rushed at the oaken bars , and with a few strokes sent them rolling down the steep bank - side . " That for [your]8408-your stoppage of a right of way ! "[861-the young man] [he]861-the young man cried ; " and now perhaps [you]8408-your 'll want to know who done it . "[861-the young man] To gratify this natural curiosity [he]861-the young man drew a piece of chalk from [his]861-the young man pocket , and wrote on the notice - board in large round hand , " [Daniel Tugwell]282-dan , [son of [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell , of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]8409-son of zebedee tugwell , of springhaven . "[861-the young man] But suddenly [his]861-the young man smile of satisfaction fled , and [his]861-the young man face turned as white as the chalk in [his]861-the young man hand . At the next turn of [the path]2609-the path , a few yards before [him]861-the young man , in the gray gloom cast by an ivy - mantled tree , stood [a tall dark figure , with the right arm raised]2610-a tall dark figure , with the right arm raised . The face was indistinct , but as [Dan]282-dan 's conscience told [him]861-the young man hostile and unforgiving ; there was nothing to reflect a ray of light , and there seemed to be a rustle of some departure , like the spirit fleeing . The ghost ! What could it be but the ghost ? [Ghosts]2611-ghosts ought to be white ; but terror scorns all prejudice . Probably [this murdered one]2612-this murdered one was buried in [his]2612-this murdered one breeches . [Dan]282-dan 's heart beat quicker than [his]282-dan axe had struck ; and [his]282-dan feet were off to beat the ground still quicker . But [no Springhaven lad]2613-no springhaven lad ever left [his]2613-no springhaven lad baggage . [Dan]282-dan leaped aside first to catch up [his]282-dan basket , and while [he]282-dan stooped for it , [he]282-dan heard a clear strong voice . " Who are [you]2562-the youth , that have dared to come and cut [my]2614-no ghost fence down ? "[2614-no ghost] [No ghost]2614-no ghost could speak like that , even if [he]2614-no ghost could put a fence up . The inborn courage of [the youth]2562-the youth revived , and the shame of [his]282-dan fright made [him]282-dan hardier . [He]282-dan stepped forward again , catching breath as [he]282-dan spoke , and eager to meet [any man in the flesh]2616-any man in the flesh . " [I]282-dan am [Daniel Tugwell]282-dan , of [Springhaven]3-springhaven . And [no living man]8410-no living man shall deny [me]282-dan of [my]282-dan rights . [I]282-dan have a right to pass here , and [I]282-dan mean to do it . "[282-dan] [Caryl Carne]356-carne , looking stately in [his]356-carne suit of black velvet , drew sword and stood behind the shattered barrier . " Are [you]356-carne ready to run against this ? "[356-carne] [he]356-carne asked . " [Poor peasant]8411-poor peasant , go back ; what are [your]356-carne rights worth ? "[356-carne] " [I]282-dan could smash that skewer at a blow , "[282-dan] said [Daniel]282-dan , flourishing [his]282-dan axe as if to do it ; " but [my]282-dan rights , as [you]356-carne say , are not worth the hazard . What has [a poor man]8412-a poor man to do with rights ? Would [you]356-carne stop [a man of [your]356-carne own rank]8413-a man of your own rank , [Squire Carne]357-carne ? "[282-dan] " Ah , that would be a different thing indeed ! [Justice]455-justice wears a sword , because [she]8414-she is of gentle birth . [Work - people with axes]8415-work - people with axes must not prate of rights , or [a prison]8416-a prison will be [their]8415-work - people with axes next one . [Your]356-carne right is to be disdained , [young man]8149-young man , because [you]356-carne were not born [a gentleman]863-a gentleman ; and [your]356-carne duty is to receive scorn with [your]356-carne hat off . [You]356-carne like it , probably , because [[your]356-carne father]6666-your father did . But come in , [Daniel]282-dan ; [I]282-dan will not deny [you]356-carne of the only right [an English peasant]8420-an english peasant has the right of the foot to plod in [[his]8420-an english peasant father]6889-his father 's footsteps . The right of the hand , and the tongue , and the stomach even the right of the eye is denied [him]8420-an english peasant ; but by some freak of law [he]8420-an english peasant has some little right of foot , doubtless to enable [him]8420-an english peasant to go and serve [[his]8420-an english peasant master]1021-his master . "[282-dan] [Dan]282-dan was amazed , and [his]282-dan better sense aroused . Why should [this gentleman]7490-this gentleman step out of the rank of [his]7490-this gentleman birth , to talk in this way ? Now and then [Dan]282-dan [himself]282-dan had indulged in such ideas , but always with a doubt that they were wicked , and not long enough to make them seem good in [his]282-dan eyes . [He]282-dan knew that [some fellows at " the Club]8423-some fellows at " the club "[2618-they] talked thus ; but [they]2618-they were [a lot of [idle strangers]2620-idle strangers , who came [there]892-there chiefly to corrupt [the natives]2280-the natives , and work the fish trade out of [their]2618-they hands]2619-a lot of idle strangers , who came there chiefly to corrupt the natives , and work the fish trade out of their hands . These wholesome reflections made [him]282-dan doubt about accepting [Squire Carne]357-carne 's invitation ; and it would have been good for [him]282-dan if that doubt had prevailed , though [he]282-dan trudged a thousand miles for it . " What ! Break down a fence , and then be afraid to enter ! That is the style of [your]282-dan race , [friend [Daniel]282-dan]8424-friend daniel . That is why [you]282-dan never get [your]282-dan rights , even when [you]282-dan dare to talk of them . [I]357-carne thought [you]282-dan were made of different stuff . Go [home]788-home and boast that [you]282-dan shattered [my]357-carne fence , and then feared to come through it , when [I]357-carne asked [you]282-dan . "[357-carne] [Carne]357-carne smiled at [[his]357-carne antagonist]2623-his antagonist , and waved [his]357-carne hand . [Dan]282-dan leaped in a moment through the hanging splinters , and stood before the other , with a frown upon [his]282-dan face . " Then mind one thing , [sir]6639-sir , "[357-carne] [he]357-carne said , with a look of defiance , while touching [his]357-carne hat from force of habit , " [I]357-carne pass here , not with [your]6639-sir permission , but of right . "[357-carne] " Very well . Let [us]8427-us not split words , "[357-carne] said [Carne]357-carne , who had now quite recovered [his]357-carne native language . " [I]357-carne am glad to find [a man that dares to claim [his]8428-a man that dares to claim his rights rights]8428-a man that dares to claim his rights , in [the present state of [England]2-england]8429-the present state of england . [I]357-carne am going towards [Springhaven]3-springhaven . Give [me]357-carne the pleasure of [your]2623-his antagonist company , and the benefit of [your]2623-his antagonist opinion upon politics . [I]357-carne have heard the highest praise of [your]2623-his antagonist abilities , [[my]357-carne friend]6556-my friend . Speak to [me]357-carne just as [you]2623-his antagonist would to [one of [[your]2623-his antagonist brother]8432-your brother fishermen]8431-one of your brother fishermen . By the accident of birth [I]357-carne am placed differently from [you]2623-his antagonist ; and in [this country]8433-this country that makes all the difference between [a man]6583-a man and a dog , in [our]8435-our value . Though [you]2623-his antagonist may be , and probably are , [the better man]8436-the better man more truthful , more courageous , more generous , more true - hearted , and certain to be the more humble of the two . [I]357-carne have been brought up where [all men]8437-all men are equal , and the things [I]357-carne see here make a new world to [me]357-carne . Very likely these are right , and all the rest of [the world]695-the world quite wrong . [Englishmen]1559-englishmen always are certain of that ; and as [I]357-carne belong to [the privileged classes]8440-the privileged classes , [my]357-carne great desire is to believe it . Only [I]357-carne want to know how [the lower orders]8441-the lower orders [the dregs]8442-the dregs , the scum , the dirt under [our]8435-our feet , the slaves that do all the work and get starved for it how [these trampled wretches]8443-these trampled wretches regard the question . If [they]8443-these trampled wretches are happy , submissive , contented , delighted to lick the boots of [[their]8443-these trampled wretches betters]8444-their betters , [my]357-carne conscience will be clear to accept [their]8443-these trampled wretches homage , and [their]8443-these trampled wretches money for any stick of [mine]357-carne [they]8443-these trampled wretches look at . But [you]8445-you have amazed [me]357-carne by a most outrageous act . Because [the lower orders]8441-the lower orders have owned a path here for some centuries , [you]8445-you think it wrong that [they]8441-the lower orders should lose [their]8441-the lower orders right . Explain to [me]357-carne , [Daniel]282-dan , these extraordinary sentiments . "[357-carne] " If [you]8445-you please , [sir]6639-sir , "[282-dan] said [Dan]282-dan , who was following in the track , though invited to walk by the side , of [Caryl Carne]356-carne , " [I]282-dan can hardly tell [you]8445-you how [the lower orders]8441-the lower orders feel , because [father]7004-father and [me]282-dan do n't belong to [them]8441-the lower orders . [[Our]8450-our family]7187-our family have always owned [[their]7187-our family own boat]8452-their own boat , and worked for [their]7187-our family own hand , this two hundred years , and , for all [we]8450-our know , ever since [the Romans]456-the romans was [here]6711-here . [We]8450-our call [them]8441-the lower orders [the lower orders]8441-the lower orders , as come round to pick up jobs , and have no settlement in [[our]8450-our village]8455-our village . "[282-dan] " A sound and very excellent distinction , [Dan]282-dan . But as against [those who make the laws , and take good care to enforce them]8456-those who make the laws , and take good care to enforce them , even [[you]282-dan though of the upper rank here]8457-you though of the upper rank here must be counted of [the lower order]8458-the lower order . For instance , can [you]282-dan look at a pheasant , or a hare , without being put into [prison]8459-prison ? Can [you]282-dan dine in [the same room]8460-the same room with [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , or ask how [his]332-admiral darling gout is , without being stared at ? "[357-carne] " No , [sir]6639-sir . [He]332-admiral darling would think it a great impertinence , even if [I]282-dan dared to do such a thing . But [[my]282-dan father]860-my father might do it , as [a tenant]8463-a tenant and [old neighbour]8464-old neighbour . Though [he]860-my father never gets the gout , when [he]860-my father rides about so much . "[282-dan] " What a matter - of - fact youth it is ! But to come to things [every man]6516-every man has a right to . If [you]282-dan saved the life of [one of [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's daughters]8468-the admiral 's daughters]8466-one of the admiral 's daughters , and [she]8466-one of the admiral 's daughters fell in love with [you]282-dan , as [young people]6836-young people will , would [you]282-dan dare even lift [your]282-dan eyes to [her]8466-one of the admiral 's daughters ? Would [you]282-dan not be kicked out of [the house]6709-the house and [the parish]6537-the parish , if [you]282-dan dared to indulge the right of every honest heart ? Would [you]282-dan dare to look upon [her]8466-one of the admiral 's daughters as [a human being]8472-a human being , of the same order of creation as [yourself]282-dan , who might one day be [[your]282-dan wife]8473-your wife , if [you]282-dan were true and honest , and helped to break down the absurd distinctions built up by vile tyranny between [you]282-dan ? In a word , are [you]282-dan [a man as [every man]6516-every man is on [the Continent]7700-the continent or only [an English slave]8477-an english slave , of [the lower classes]8478-the lower classes]8474-a man as every man is on the continent or only an english slave , of the lower classes ? "[357-carne] The hot flush of wrath , and the soft glow of shame , met and deepened each other on the fair cheeks of [this ' slave]2624-this ' slave " ; while [his]2624-this ' slave mind would not come to [him]2624-this ' slave to make a fit reply . That [his]2624-this ' slave passion for [Dolly]448-dolly , [his]2624-this ' slave hopeless passion , should thus be discovered by [a man of [her]448-dolly own rank]8479-a man of her own rank , but not scorned or ridiculed , only pitied , because of [his]2624-this ' slave want of manly spirit ; that [he]2624-this ' slave should be called [a ' slave "]8480-a ' slave "[282-dan] because of honest modesty , and even encouraged in [his]2624-this ' slave wild hopes by [a gentleman]863-a gentleman , who had seen all [the world]695-the world , and looked down from a lofty distance on it ; that in [his]2624-this ' slave true estimate of things there should be nothing but prejudice , low and selfish prejudice , between Well , [he]2624-this ' slave could not think it out ; that would take [him]2624-this ' slave many hours ; let [this large - minded man]2627-this large - minded man begin again . It was so dark now , that if [he]2627-this large - minded man turned round on [him]2627-this large - minded man , unless [he]2627-this large - minded man was a cat , [he]2627-this large - minded man would be no wiser . " [You]2627-this large - minded man do well to take these things with some doubt , "[356-carne] continued [Carne]356-carne , too sagacious to set up argument , which inures even [young men]1130-young men in [their]1130-young men own opinions ; " if [I]356-carne were in [[your]2627-this large - minded man place]8481-your place , [I]356-carne should do the same . Centuries of oppression have stamped out the plain light of truth in [those who are not allowed it]8482-those who are not allowed it . To [me]356-carne , as [an individual]8483-an individual , it is better so . [Chance]457-chance has ordained that [I]356-carne should belong to the order of [those who profit by it]8484-those who profit by it . It is against [my]356-carne interest to speak as [I]356-carne have done . Am [I]356-carne likely to desire that [my]356-carne fences should be broken , [my]356-carne property invaded , the distinction so pleasing to [me]356-carne set aside , simply because [I]356-carne consider it a false one ? No , no , [friend Daniel]8424-friend daniel ; it is not for [me]356-carne to move . The present state of things is entirely in [my]356-carne favour . And [I]356-carne never give expression to [my]356-carne sense of right and wrong , unless it is surprised from [me]356-carne by circumstances . [Your]8424-friend daniel bold and entirely just proceedings have forced [me]356-carne to explain why [I]356-carne feel no resentment , but rather admiration , at a thing which [any other land - owner in [England]2-england]8486-any other land - owner in england would not rest in [his]8486-any other land - owner in england bed until [he]8486-any other land - owner in england had avenged . [He]8486-any other land - owner in england would drag [you]8424-friend daniel before a bench of [magistrates]8487-magistrates and fine [you]8424-friend daniel . [[Your]8424-friend daniel father]6666-your father , if [I]356-carne know [him]6666-your father , would refuse to pay the fine ; and to [prison]8459-prison [you]8424-friend daniel would go , with the taint of it to lie upon [your]8424-friend daniel good name forever . The penalty would be wrong , outrageous , ruinous ; [no rich man]8490-no rich man would submit to it , but [a poor man]8412-a poor man must . Is this the truth , [Daniel]282-dan , or is it what it ought to be a scandalous misdescription of the laws of [England]2-england ? "[356-carne] " No , [sir]6639-sir ; it is true enough , and too true , [I]356-carne am afraid . [I]356-carne never thought of consequences , when [I]356-carne used [my]356-carne axe . [I]356-carne only thought of what was right , and fair , and honest , as between [a man who has a right]8493-a man who has a right , and one who takes it from [him]8493-a man who has a right . "[356-carne] " That is the natural way to look at things , but never permitted in [this country]8433-this country . [You]8424-friend daniel are fortunate in having to deal with [one who has been brought up in [a juster land , where all mankind]8496-a juster land , where all mankind are equal]8495-one who has been brought up in a juster land , where all mankind are equal . But one thing [I]356-carne insist upon ; and remember it is the condition of [my]356-carne forbearance . Not a single word to [any one]6859-any one about [your]8424-friend daniel dashing exploit . [No gentleman in [the county]7096-the county]8498-no gentleman in the county would ever speak to [me]356-carne again , if [I]356-carne were known to have put up with it . "[356-carne] " [I]282-dan am sure , [sir]6639-sir , "[282-dan] said [Daniel]282-dan , in a truly contrite tone , " [I]282-dan never should have done such an impudent thing against [you]8424-friend daniel , if [I]282-dan had only known what [a nice gentleman]8501-a nice gentleman [you]8424-friend daniel are . [I]282-dan took [you]8424-friend daniel for nothing but [a haughty land - owner]8502-a haughty land - owner , without a word to fling at [a poor fisherman]8503-a poor fisherman . And now [you]8424-friend daniel go ever so far beyond what [the Club]6712-the club doth , in speaking of the right that [every poor man]8505-every poor man has n't . [I]282-dan could listen to [you]8424-friend daniel by the hour , [sir]6639-sir , and learn the difference between [us]8507-us and [abroad]8508-abroad . "[282-dan] " [Tugwell]282-dan , [I]356-carne could tell [you]8424-friend daniel things that would make [a real man]8509-a real man of [you]8424-friend daniel . But why should [I]356-carne ? [You]8424-friend daniel are better as [you]8424-friend daniel are ; and so are [we]8507-us who get all the good out of [you]8424-friend daniel . And besides , [I]356-carne have no time for politics at present . All [my]356-carne time is occupied with stern business collecting the ruins of [[my]356-carne property]8510-my property . "[356-carne] " But , [sir]6639-sir but [you]8424-friend daniel come down here sometimes from [the castle]7643-the castle in the evening ; and if [I]282-dan might cross , without claiming right of way , sometimes [I]282-dan might have the luck to meet [you]8424-friend daniel . "[282-dan] " Certainly [you]8424-friend daniel may pass , as often as [you]8424-friend daniel please , and so may anybody who sets value on [his]8509-a real man rights . And if [I]356-carne should meet [you]8424-friend daniel again , [I]356-carne shall be glad of it . [You]8424-friend daniel can open [my]356-carne eyes , doubtless , quite as much as [I]356-carne can [yours]8424-friend daniel . Good - night , [[my]356-carne friend]6556-my friend , and better fortunes to [you]8424-friend daniel ! "[356-carne] " It was worth [my]356-carne while to nail up those rails , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne said to [himself]356-carne , as [he]356-carne went [home]788-home to [[his]356-carne ruins]1789-his ruins . " [I]356-carne have hooked [that clod]8514-that clod , as firm as ever [he]8514-that clod hooked a cod . But , thousand thunders ! what does [he]8514-that clod mean , by going away without touching [his]8514-that clod hat to [me]356-carne ? "[356-carne] CHAPTER XXVIII FOUL IN PRACTICE " [I]909-the rector hope , [[my]909-the rector dear]6598-my dear , that [your]6598-my dear ride has done [you]6598-my dear good , "[909-the rector] said [[the Rector]909-the rector 's wife]2632-the rector 's wife to [the Rector]909-the rector , as [he]909-the rector came into [the hall]6574-the hall with a wonderfully red face , one fine afternoon in October . " If colour proves health , [you]6598-my dear have gained it . "[909-the rector] " [Maria]291-maria , [I]2632-the rector 's wife have not been so upset for many years . Unwholesome indignation dyes [my]2632-the rector 's wife cheeks , and that is almost as bad as indigestion . [I]2632-the rector 's wife have had quite a turn as [[you]6598-my dear women]6821-you women always put it . [I]2632-the rector 's wife am never moved by little things , as [you]6598-my dear know well , and sometimes to [your]6598-my dear great disgust ; but to - day [my]2632-the rector 's wife troubles have conspired to devour [me]2632-the rector 's wife . [I]2632-the rector 's wife am not so young as [I]2632-the rector 's wife was , [Maria]291-maria . And what will [the parish]6537-the parish come to , if [I]2632-the rector 's wife give in ? "[2632-the rector 's wife] " Exactly , [dear]6572-dear ; and therefore [you]2635-your must not give in . "[292-mrs. twemlow] [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow replied with great spirit , but [her]292-mrs. twemlow hands were trembling as [she]292-mrs. twemlow helped [him]2635-your to pull off [his]2635-your new riding - coat . " Remember [your]2635-your own exhortations , [Joshua]294-joshua [I]292-mrs. twemlow am sure they were beautiful last Sunday . But take something , [dear]6572-dear , to restore [your]2635-your circulation . A reaction in the system is so dangerous . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " Not anything at present , "[292-mrs. twemlow] [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow answered , firmly ; " these mental cares are beyond the reach of bodily refreshments . Let [me]299-mr. twemlow sit down , and be sure where [I]299-mr. twemlow am , and then [you]299-mr. twemlow may give [me]299-mr. twemlow a glass of treble X. In the first place , [the pony]8520-the pony nearly kicked [me]299-mr. twemlow off , when [that idiot of [a Stubbard]391-captain stubbard]8521-that idiot of a stubbard began firing from [his]8521-that idiot of a stubbard battery . What have [I]299-mr. twemlow done , or [[my]299-mr. twemlow peaceful flock]8522-my peaceful flock , that a noisy set of guns should be set up amidst [us]8523-us ? However , [I]299-mr. twemlow showed [Juniper]458-juniper that [he]458-juniper had [a master]8524-a master , though [I]299-mr. twemlow shall find it hard to come down - [stairs]8525-stairs tomorrow . Well , the next thing was that [I]299-mr. twemlow saw [James Cheeseman]390-james cheeseman , [Church - warden [Cheeseman]390-james cheeseman]7319-church - warden cheeseman , [Buttery Cheeseman]459-buttery cheeseman , as [the bad boys]8527-the bad boys call [him]390-james cheeseman , in [the lane]1837-the lane , in front of [me]299-mr. twemlow not more than thirty yards , as plainly as [I]299-mr. twemlow now have the pleasure of seeing [you]458-juniper , [Maria]291-maria ; and while [I]299-mr. twemlow said ' kuck ' to the pony , [he]390-james cheeseman was gone ! [I]299-mr. twemlow particularly wished to speak to [Cheeseman]291-maria , to ask [him]390-james cheeseman some questions about things [I]299-mr. twemlow have observed , and especially [his]390-james cheeseman sad neglect of public worship a most shameful example on the part of [a church - warden]8529-a church - warden and [I]299-mr. twemlow was thinking how to put it , affectionately yet firmly , when , to [my]299-mr. twemlow great surprise , there was [no Cheeseman to receive it]8530-no cheeseman to receive it ! [I]299-mr. twemlow called at [[his]390-james cheeseman house]6500-his house on [my]299-mr. twemlow return , about three hours afterwards , having made up [my]299-mr. twemlow mind to have it out with [him]390-james cheeseman , when [they]8532-they positively told [me]299-mr. twemlow or at least [Polly Cheeseman]291-maria did that [I]299-mr. twemlow must be mistaken about [[her]291-maria ' dear papa]8533-her ' dear papa , ' because [he]390-james cheeseman was gone in the pony - shay all the way to [Uckfield]107-uckfield , and would not be back till night . "[299-mr. twemlow] " [The nasty little story - teller]8534-the nasty little story - teller ! "[292-mrs. twemlow] [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow cried . " But [I]292-mrs. twemlow am not at all surprised at it , when [I]292-mrs. twemlow saw how [she]291-maria had got [her]291-maria hair done up , last Sunday . "[292-mrs. twemlow] " No ; [Polly]291-maria believed it . [I]299-mr. twemlow am quite sure of that . But what [I]299-mr. twemlow want to tell [you]8535-you is much stranger and more important , though it can not have anything at all to do with [Cheeseman]291-maria . [You]8535-you know , [I]299-mr. twemlow told [you]8535-you [I]299-mr. twemlow was going for a good long ride ; but [I]299-mr. twemlow did not tell [you]8535-you where , because [I]299-mr. twemlow knew that [you]8535-you would try to stop [me]299-mr. twemlow . But the fact was that [I]299-mr. twemlow had made up [my]299-mr. twemlow mind to see what [Caryl Carne]356-carne is at , among [his]356-carne owls and ivy . [You]8535-you remember the last time [I]299-mr. twemlow went to [the old place]8536-the old place [I]299-mr. twemlow knocked till [I]299-mr. twemlow was tired , but could get no answer , and the window was stopped with some rusty old spiked railings , where [we]8537-we used to be able to get in at the side . All the others are out of reach , as [you]8535-you know well ; and being of a yielding nature , [I]299-mr. twemlow came sadly [home]788-home . And at that time [I]299-mr. twemlow still had some faith in [[your]8535-you friend]8539-your friend [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , who promised to find out all about [him]356-carne , by means of [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks and [the Dimity - parlour]7621-the dimity - parlour . But nothing has come of that . [Poor Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard is almost as stupid as [[her]393-mrs. stubbard husband]911-her husband ; and as for [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks [I]299-mr. twemlow am quite sure , [Maria]291-maria , if [[your]8535-you nephew]7231-your nephew were plotting the overthrow of [King]8543-king , [Church , and Government]8544-church , and government , [that deluded woman]8545-that deluded woman would not listen to a word against [him]356-carne . "[299-mr. twemlow] " [She]8545-that deluded woman calls [him]356-carne [a model]8546-a model , and [a blessed martyr]8547-a blessed martyr "[292-mrs. twemlow] [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow was smiling at the thought of it ; " and [she]8545-that deluded woman says [she]8545-that deluded woman is [a woman of great penetration]8548-a woman of great penetration , and never will listen to anything . But it only shows what [I]292-mrs. twemlow have always said , that [[our]8549-our family]7187-our family has a peculiar power , a sort of attraction , a superior gift of knowledge of [their]7187-our family own minds , which makes [them]7187-our family But there , [you]8535-you are laughing at [me]292-mrs. twemlow , [Joshua]294-joshua ! "[292-mrs. twemlow] " Not [I]299-mr. twemlow ; but smiling at [my]299-mr. twemlow own good fortune , that ever [I]299-mr. twemlow get [my]299-mr. twemlow own way at all . But , [Maria]291-maria , [you]8535-you are right ; [[your]8535-you family]7209-your family has always been distinguished for having [its]7209-your family own way a masterful race , and a mistressful . And so much the more do [the rest of mankind]8552-the rest of mankind grow eager to know all about [them]7187-our family . In an ordinary mind , such as [mine]292-mrs. twemlow , that feeling becomes at last irresistible ; and finding no other way to gratify it , [I]299-mr. twemlow resolved to take the bull by the horns , or rather by the tail , this morning . [The poor old castle]7229-the poor old castle has been breaking up most grievously , even within the last twenty years , and [you]8535-you , who have played as [a child]775-a child among the ruins of the ramparts , would scarcely know [them]7187-our family now . [You]8535-you can not bear to go [there]892-there , which is natural enough , after all the sad things that have happened ; but if [you]8535-you did , [you]8535-you would be surprised , [Maria]291-maria ; and [I]299-mr. twemlow believe a great part has been knocked down on purpose . But [you]8535-you remember the little way in from the copse , where [you]8535-you and [I]299-mr. twemlow , five - and - thirty years ago "[299-mr. twemlow] " Of course [I]299-mr. twemlow do , [darling]7330-darling . It seems but yesterday ; and [I]299-mr. twemlow have a flower now which [you]8535-you gathered for [me]299-mr. twemlow [there]892-there . It grew at a very giddy height upon the wall , full of cracks and places where the evening - star came through ; but up [you]8535-you went , like a rocket or a race - horse ; and what a fright [I]299-mr. twemlow was in , until [you]8535-you came down safe ! [I]299-mr. twemlow think that must have made up [my]299-mr. twemlow mind to have [nobody]843-nobody except [[my]299-mr. twemlow Joshua]8559-my joshua . "[299-mr. twemlow] " Well , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , [you]8535-you might have done much worse . But [I]292-mrs. twemlow happened to think of that way in , this morning , when [you]8535-you put up [your]8535-you elbow , as [you]8535-you made the tea , exactly as [you]8535-you used to do when [I]292-mrs. twemlow might come up [there]892-there . And that set [me]292-mrs. twemlow thinking of a quantity of things , and among them this plan which [I]292-mrs. twemlow resolved to carry out . [I]292-mrs. twemlow took the trouble first to be sure that [Caryl]356-carne was down here for the day , under the roof of [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks ; and then [I]292-mrs. twemlow set off by [the road]1063-the road up [the hill]890-the hill , for the stronghold of all [the Carnes]271-carne . Without further peril than the fight with the pony , and the strange apparition of [Cheeseman]291-maria about half a mile from the back entrance , [I]292-mrs. twemlow came to the copse where the violets used to be , and the sorrel , and [the lords]8564-the lords and [ladies]7458-ladies . There [I]292-mrs. twemlow tethered [[our]8566-our friend]7055-our friend [Juniper]458-juniper in a quiet little nook , and crossed [the soft ground]8568-the soft ground , without making any noise , to the place [we]8566-our used to call [[our]8566-our little postern]8569-our little postern . It looked so sad , compared with what it used to be , so desolate and brambled up and ruinous , that [I]292-mrs. twemlow scarcely should have known it , except for the gray pedestal of the prostrate dial [we]8566-our used to moralise about . And the ground inside [it]8569-our little postern , that was nice turf once , with the rill running down [it]8569-our little postern that perhaps supplied [the moat]1804-the moat all stony now , and overgrown , and tangled , with ugly - looking elder - bushes sprawling through the ivy . To a painter it might have proved very attractive ; but to [me]292-mrs. twemlow it seemed so dreary , and so sombre , and oppressive , that , although [I]292-mrs. twemlow am not sentimental , as [you]8571-you know , [I]292-mrs. twemlow actually turned away , to put [my]292-mrs. twemlow little visit off , until [I]292-mrs. twemlow should be in better spirits for it . And that , [[my]292-mrs. twemlow dear]6598-my dear [Maria]291-maria , would in all probability have been never . "[292-mrs. twemlow] But before [I]0-i had time to begin [my]0-i retreat , a very extraordinary sound , which [I]0-i can not describe by any word [I]0-i know , reached [my]0-i ears . It was not a roar , nor a clank , nor a boom , nor a clap , nor a crash , nor a thud , but if [you]2636-you have ever heard a noise combining all those elements , with a small percentage of screech to enliven them , that comes as near it as [I]0-i can contrive to tell . [We]2637-we know from [Holy Scripture]460-holy scripture that there used to be such creatures as dragons , though [we]2637-we have never seen [them]2638-them ; but [I]0-i seemed to be hearing [one]6539-one as [I]0-i stood there . It was just the sort of groan [you]2636-you might have expected from a dragon , who had swallowed something highly indigestible . " "[0-i] [[My]0-i dear]6598-my dear ! And [he]2641-he might have swallowed [you]6598-my dear , if [you]6598-my dear had stopped . How could [you]6598-my dear help running away , [[my]0-i Joshua]8559-my joshua ? [I]0-i should have insisted immediately upon it . But [you]6598-my dear are so terribly intrepid ! " "[6598-my dear] Far from it , [Maria]291-maria . Quite the contrary , [I]0-i assure [you]2636-you . In fact , [I]0-i did make off , for a considerable distance ; not rapidly as [a youth]2643-a youth might do , but with self - reproach at [my]0-i tardiness . But the sound ceased coming ; and then [I]0-i remembered how wholly [we]2644-we are in the hand of [the Lord]848-the lord . A sense of the power of right rose within [me]0-i , backed up by a strong curiosity ; and [I]0-i said to [myself]0-i that if [I]0-i went [home]788-home , with nothing more than that to tell [you]2636-you , [I]0-i should not have at all an easy time of it . Therefore [I]0-i resolved to face the question again , and ascertain , if possible , without self - sacrifice , what was going on among [the ruins]2647-the ruins . [You]2636-you know every stick and stone , as they used to be , but not as they are at present ; therefore [I]0-i must tell [you]2636-you . The wall at the bottom of [the little Dial - court]2648-the little dial - court , where there used to be a sweet - briar hedge to come through , is entirely gone , either tumbled down or knocked down the latter [I]0-i believe to be the true reason of it . Also , instead of sweet - briar , there is now a very flourishing crop of sting - nettles . But the wall at the side of [the little court]2649-the little court stands almost as sound as ever ; and what surprised [me]0-i most was to see , when [I]0-i got further , proceeding of course very quietly , that [the large court beyond which used to be [the servants]7283-the servants ' yard]2650-the large court beyond which used to be the servants ' yard , and the drying - ground , and [general lounging - place]2652-general lounging - place had a timber floor laid down it , with a rope on either side , a long heavy rope on either side ; and these ropes were still quivering , as if from a heavy strain just loosened . All this [I]0-i could see , because the high door with the spikes , that used to part [the Dial - court]2653-the dial - court from this place of common business , was fallen forward from its upper hinge , and splayed out so that [I]0-i could put [my]0-i fist through . " By this time [I]2654-i had quite recovered all [my]2654-i self - command , and was as calm as [I]2654-i am now , or even calmer , because [I]2654-i was under that reaction which ensues when [a sensible man]8573-a sensible man has made a fool of [himself]8573-a sensible man . [I]2654-i perceived , without thinking , that the sound which had so scared [me]2654-i proceeded from this gangway , or timberway , or staging , or whatever may be the right word for it ; and [I]2654-i made up [my]2654-i mind to stay where [I]2654-i was , only stooping a little with [my]2654-i body towards the wall , to get some idea of what might be going forward . And then [I]2654-i heard a sort of small hubbub of voices , such as foreigners make when [they]2654-i are ordered to keep quiet , and have to carry on a struggle with [their]2654-i noisy nature . "[2654-i] This was enough to settle [my]0-i decision not to budge an inch , until [I]0-i knew what [they]2654-i were up to . [I]0-i could not see round the corner , mind though [ladies]7458-ladies seem capable of doing that , [Maria]291-maria and so [these fellows]2656-these fellows , who seemed to be in [two lots]2657-two lots , [some at the top and some at the bottom of the plankway]2658-some at the top and some at the bottom of the plankway , were entirely out of [my]0-i sight as yet , though [I]0-i had a good view of [their]2654-i sliding - plane . But presently the ropes began to strain and creak , drawn taut as [[our]2659-our fishermen]6607-our fishermen express it either from the upper or the lower end , and [I]0-i saw three barrels come sliding down sliding , not rolling [you]2661-you must understand , and not as a brewer delivers beer into [a cellar]2662-a cellar . [These]2663-these passed by [me]0-i ; and after a little while there came again that strange sepulchral sound , which had made [me]0-i feel so uneasy . " [Maria]291-maria , [you]291-maria know that [I]2664-some of these briars can hold [my]2664-some of these briars own against almost anybody in [the world]695-the world but [you]291-maria ; and although [this place]804-this place is far outside [[my]2664-some of these briars parish boundaries]8576-my parish boundaries , [I]2664-some of these briars felt that as [the Uncle of [the present owner]8578-the present owner]8577-the uncle of the present owner so far at least as [the lawyers]8579-the lawyers have not snapped [him]8577-the uncle of the present owner up and [the brother - in - law of [the previous proprietor]8581-the previous proprietor]8580-the brother - in - law of the previous proprietor , [I]2664-some of these briars possessed an undeniable legal right quo warranto , or whatever it is called to look into all proceedings on [these premises]8582-these premises . Next to [Holy Scripture]460-holy scripture , [Horace]438-nelson is [[my]2664-some of these briars guide and [guardian]8584-guardian]8583-my guide and guardian ; and [I]2664-some of these briars called to mind a well - known passage , which may roughly be rendered thus : ' If [the crushed world]8585-the crushed world tumble on [him]438-nelson , the ruins shall strike [him]438-nelson undismayed . ' With this in [my]2664-some of these briars head , [I]2664-some of these briars went softly down the side - wall of [the Dial - court]2653-the dial - court for there was no getting through [the place where [I]2664-some of these briars had been peeping to the bottom , where there used to be an old flint wall , and a hedge of sweet - briar in front of [it]2653-the dial - court]8587-the place where i had been peeping to the bottom , where there used to be an old flint wall , and a hedge of sweet - briar in front of it . [You]8588-you remember the pretty conceit [I]2664-some of these briars made quaint and wholesome as one of [Herrick]461-herrick 's when [you]8588-you said something but [I]2664-some of these briars verily believe [we]8589-we were better in those days than [we]8589-we ever have been since . Now do n't interrupt [me]2664-some of these briars about that , [[my]2664-some of these briars dear]6598-my dear . "[2664-some of these briars] [Some of [these briars]2665-these briars]2664-some of these briars still were there , or perhaps [some of [[their]2664-some of these briars descendants]2667-their descendants]2666-some of their descendants , straggling weakly among the nettles , and mullein , and other wild stuff , but making all together a pretty good screen , through which [I]0-i could get a safe side - view of the bottom of [the timber gangway]2668-the timber gangway . So [I]0-i took off [my]0-i hat , for [some ruffian fellows like [foreign sailors]2670-foreign sailors]2669-some ruffian fellows like foreign sailors were standing below , throwing out [their]2669-some ruffian fellows like foreign sailors arms , and making noises in [their]2669-some ruffian fellows like foreign sailors throats , because not allowed to scream as usual . It was plain enough at once to [any one who knew [the place]694-the place , that a large hole had been cut in the solid castle wall]2671-any one who knew the place , that a large hole had been cut in the solid castle wall , or rather , a loophole had been enlarged very freely on either side , and brought down almost to the level of the ground outside . On either side of this great opening stood three heavy muskets at full cock , and it made [my]0-i blood run cold to think how likely some fatal discharge appeared . If [I]0-i had been brought up to war , [Maria]291-maria , as [all the young people]2673-all the young people are bound to be now , [I]0-i might have been more at [home]788-home with such matters , and able to reconnoitre calmly ; but [I]0-i thought of [myself]0-i , and of [you]2675-you , and [Eliza]293-eliza , and what a shocking thing it would be for all of [us]2676-us but [a merciful Providence]2677-a merciful providence was over [me]0-i . " Too late [I]2677-a merciful providence regretted the desire for knowledge , which had led [me]2677-a merciful providence into this predicament , for [I]2677-a merciful providence durst not rush off from [my]2677-a merciful providence very sad position , for [my]2677-a merciful providence breath would soon fail [me]2677-a merciful providence , and [my]2677-a merciful providence lower limbs are thick from the exercise of hospitality . How [I]2677-a merciful providence longed for the wings of a dove , or at any rate for the legs of [Lieutenant Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore ! And [my]2677-a merciful providence dark apprehensions gained double force when a stone was dislodged by [my]2677-a merciful providence foot which may have trembled , and rolled with a sharp echo down into [the ballium]8591-the ballium , or whatever it should be called , where [these desperadoes]8592-these desperadoes stood . In an instant [three of [them]8592-these desperadoes]8593-three of them had [their]8593-three of them long guns pointed at the very thicket which sheltered [me]2677-a merciful providence , and if [I]2677-a merciful providence had moved or attempted to make off , there would have been a vacancy in this preferment . But luckily [a rabbit , who had been lying as close as [I]2677-a merciful providence had , and as much afraid of [me]2677-a merciful providence perhaps as [I]2677-a merciful providence was of [those ruffians]8595-those ruffians]8594-a rabbit , who had been lying as close as i had , and as much afraid of me perhaps as i was of those ruffians , set off at full speed from the hop of the stone , and [they]8595-those ruffians saw [him]8594-a rabbit , who had been lying as close as i had , and as much afraid of me perhaps as i was of those ruffians , and took [him]8594-a rabbit , who had been lying as close as i had , and as much afraid of me perhaps as i was of those ruffians for the cause of it . This enabled [me]2677-a merciful providence to draw [my]2677-a merciful providence breath again , and consider the best way of making [my]2677-a merciful providence escape , for [I]2677-a merciful providence cared to see nothing more , except [[my]2677-a merciful providence own house]8596-my own house - door . "[2677-a merciful providence] Happily the chance was not long in coming . At a shout from below which seemed to [me]0-i to be in English , and sounded uncommonly like ' now , then ! ' [all those fellows]2678-all those fellows turned [their]2678-all those fellows backs to [me]0-i , and began very carefully to lower , one by one , the barrels that had been let down the incline . And other things were standing there , besides barrels : packing - cases , crates , very bulky - looking boxes , and low massive wheels , such as [you]2679-you often see to artillery . [You]2679-you know what a vast extent there is of [cellars]2680-cellars and vaults below [[your]2679-you old castle]2681-your old castle , most of [them]2682-them nearly as sound as ever , and occupied mainly by empty bottles , and the refuse of past hospitality . Well , [they]2678-all those fellows are going to fill these with something French wines , smuggled brandy , contraband goods of every kind [you]2679-you can think of , so long as high profit can be made of them . That is how [[your]2679-you nephew]7231-your nephew [Caryl]356-carne means to redeem [his]356-carne patrimony . No wonder that [he]356-carne has been so dark and distant ! It never would have done to let [us]2684-us get the least suspicion of it , because of [my]0-i position in [the Church]6579-the church , and in [the Diocese]113-the diocese . By this light a thousand things are clear to [me]0-i , which exceeded all the powers of [the Sphinx]2686-the sphinx till now . " "[2686-the sphinx] But how did [you]0-i get away , [[my]0-i darling]6947-my darling [Joshua]294-joshua ? " [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow enquired , as behoved [her]292-mrs. twemlow . "[0-i] So fearless , so devoted , so alive to every call of duty how could [you]0-i stand there , and let the wretches shoot at [you]0-i ? " "[0-i] By taking good care not to do it , " [the Rector]909-the rector answered , simply . "[0-i] No sooner were all [their]2688-their backs towards [me]0-i , than [I]0-i said to [myself]0-i that [the human race]1290-the human race happily is not spiderine . [I]0-i girt up [my]0-i loins , or rather fetched [my]0-i tails up under [my]0-i arms very closely , and glided away , with the silence of the serpent , and the craft of [the enemy of [our]2691-our fallen race]2690-the enemy of our fallen race . Great care was needful , and [I]0-i exercised it ; and here [you]2692-you behold [me]0-i , unshot and unshot - at , and free from all anxiety , except a pressing urgency for a bowl of [your]2692-you admirable soup , [Maria]291-maria , and a cut from the saddle [I]0-i saw hanging in [the cellar]2693-the cellar . "[0-i] CHAPTER XXIX MATERNAL ELOQUENCE Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof ; and more than sufficient with [most of [us]2691-our]2694-most of us . [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow and [[his]299-mr. twemlow wife]6501-his wife resolved discreetly , after a fireside council , to have nothing to say to [Carne Castle]271-carne , or about it , save what might be forced out of [them]2696-them . [They]2696-them perceived most clearly , and very deeply felt , how exceedingly wrong it is for [anybody]838-anybody to transgress , or even go aside of , the laws of [[his]838-anybody country]1635-his country , as by [Statute]462-statute settled . Still , if [his]299-mr. twemlow ruin had been chiefly legal ; if [he]299-mr. twemlow had been brought up under different laws , and in places where they made those things which [he]299-mr. twemlow desired to deal in ; if it was clear that those things were good , and [their]2696-them benefit might be extended to [persons who otherwise could have no taste of them]2699-persons who otherwise could have no taste of them ; above all , if it were the first and best desire of [all who heard of it]2700-all who heard of it to have [their]2700-all who heard of it own fingers in the pie then let [others stop it , who by duty and interest were so minded]2701-others stop it , who by duty and interest were so minded ; [the Rector]909-the rector was not in the Commission of the Peace though [he]909-the rector ought to have been [there]892-there years ago and the breach of the law , if it came to that , was outside of [[his]909-the rector parish boundary]2704-his parish boundary . [The voice of [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood]2705-the voice of the neighbourhood would be with [him]909-the rector , for not turning against [[his]909-the rector own nephew]2707-his own nephew , even if it ever should come to be known that [he]909-the rector had reason for suspicions . It is hard to see things in their proper light , if only one eye has a fly in it ; but if both are in that sad condition , who shall be blamed for winking ? Not only [the pastor]2708-the pastor , but all [[his]2708-the pastor flock]2709-his flock , were in need of wire spectacles now , to keep [their]2709-his flock vision clear and [their]2709-his flock foreheads calm . Thicker than flies around the milk - pail , rumours came flitting daily ; and even the night that fair time of thinking was busy with buzzing multitude . " Long time have [I]278-zebedee tugwell lived , and a sight have [I]278-zebedee tugwell seed , "[278-zebedee tugwell] said [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell to [[his]278-zebedee tugwell wife]6501-his wife , " of things as [I]278-zebedee tugwell could n't make no head nor tail of ; but nothing to [my]278-zebedee tugwell knowledge ever coom nigh the sort of way [[our]8598-us folk]8599-our folk has taken to go on . [Parson Twemlow]285-parson twemlow told [us]8598-us , when the war began again , that [the Lord]848-the lord could turn [us]8598-us all into [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen , if [we]8598-us sinned against [Him]848-the lord more than [He]848-the lord could bear . [I]278-zebedee tugwell were fool enough to laugh about it then , not intaking how it could be on [this side of [Kingdom Come]114-kingdom come]8602-this side of kingdom come , where no distinction is of [persons]7820-persons . But now , there it is a thing [the Almighty hath in hand]8604-the almighty hath in hand ; and who shall say [Him]848-the lord nay , when [He]848-the lord layeth [His]848-the lord hand to it ? "[278-zebedee tugwell] " [I]463-mrs. tugwell reckon , ' a hath begun with [you]278-zebedee tugwell too , [Zeb]337-captain zeb , "[463-mrs. tugwell] [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell would answer , undesirably . " To be always going on so about trash trifles , as [a woman]966-a woman hath a right to fly up at , but [no man]844-no man ! Surely [Dan]282-dan hath a right to [his]282-dan politics and [his]282-dan parables , as much as [any lame old chap that sitteth on a bench]8607-any lame old chap that sitteth on a bench . [He]282-dan works hard all day , and [he]282-dan airns [his]282-dan money ; and [any man]2500-any man hath a right to wag [his]2500-any man tongue of night - time , when [his]2500-any man arms and [his]2500-any man legs have been wagging all day . "[463-mrs. tugwell] " Depends upon how [he]282-dan wags ' un . "[282-dan] The glance of [old Tugwell]282-dan was stern , as [he]282-dan spoke , and [his]282-dan eyebrows knitted over it . " If for a yarn , to plaise [children]6895-children or [maidens]8319-maidens , or a bit of argyment about [his]282-dan business , or talk about [[his]282-dan neighbours]1591-his neighbours , or aught that consarns [him]282-dan why , [lads]7933-lads must be [fools]8613-fools , and [I]282-dan can smoke [my]282-dan pipe and think that at [his]282-dan age [I]282-dan was like [him]282-dan . But when it comes to talking of [[his]282-dan betters]8614-his betters , and [the Government]7521-the government , and the right of [everybody]1350-everybody to command [the ship]6558-the ship , and the soup soup , what was it ? "[282-dan] " Superior position of [the working classes]8618-the working classes , dignity of labour , undefeasible rights of [mankind]696-mankind to the soil as [they]696-mankind was born in , and soshallistick something . "[463-mrs. tugwell] " So shall [I]288-master tugwell stick equality , "[288-master tugwell] [Mr. Tugwell]288-master tugwell amended , triumphantly ; " and so shall [I]288-master tugwell stick [him]282-dan , by the holy poker , afore the end of the week is out . [I]288-master tugwell 've a - been fool enough to leave off ropesending of [him]282-dan now for a matter of two years , because ' a was good , and outgrowing of it like , and because [you]6501-his wife always coom between [us]8620-us . But mind [you]6501-his wife , [mother]7013-mother , [I]288-master tugwell 'll have none of that , next time . Business [I]288-master tugwell means , and good measure it shall be . "[288-master tugwell] " [Zeb Tugwell]337-captain zeb , "[6501-his wife] said [[his]288-master tugwell wife]6501-his wife , longing greatly to defy [him]288-master tugwell , but frightened by the steadfast gaze [she]6501-his wife met , " [you]288-master tugwell can never mean to say that [you]288-master tugwell would lay [your]288-master tugwell hand on [Dan]282-dan [a grown man]8622-a grown man , a'most as big as [yourself]288-master tugwell , and a good half - head taller ! Suppose [he]282-dan was to hit [you]288-master tugwell back again ! "[6501-his wife] " If [he]282-dan did , [I]337-captain zeb should just kill [him]282-dan , "[337-captain zeb] [Zeb]337-captain zeb answered , calmly . " [He]282-dan would be but a jellyfish in [my]337-captain zeb two hands . But there , [I]337-captain zeb 'll not talk about it , [mother]7013-mother . No need to trouble [you]7013-mother with it . ' Tis none of [my]337-captain zeb seeking [the Lord in heaven]8624-the lord in heaven knows but a job as [He]8624-the lord in heaven hath dutified for [me]337-captain zeb to do . [I]337-captain zeb 'll go out , and have [my]337-captain zeb pipe , and dwell on it . "[337-captain zeb] " And [I]463-mrs. tugwell may lay a deal of it on [myself]463-mrs. tugwell , "[463-mrs. tugwell] [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell began to moan , as soon as [he]337-captain zeb was gone ; " for [I]463-mrs. tugwell have cockered [Dan]282-dan up , and there 's no denying it , afore [Tim]336-tim , or [Tryphena]464-tryphena , or [Tabby]465-tabby , or [Debby]466-debby , or even [little Solomon]467-solomon . Because [he]282-dan were the first , and so like [[his]282-dan dear father]1740-his dear father , afore [he]282-dan got on in [the world]695-the world so . Oh , it all comes of that , all the troubles comes of that , and of laying up of money , apart from [[your]8627-your wife]8473-your wife , and forgetting almost of [her]8473-your wife Christian name ! And the very same thing of it money , money , and the getting on with breeches that requireth no mending , and the looking over Church - books at [gay young ladies]8629-gay young ladies all of it leadeth to the same bad end of [his]282-dan betters , and the Government , and [the Soshallistick Quality]468-the soshallistick quality . "[463-mrs. tugwell] Why , with all these mercies , " continued [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell , though not in a continuous frame of mind , as [Daniel]282-dan came in , with a slow heavy step , and sat down by the fire in silence , "[337-captain zeb] all these mercies , as are bought and paid for , from one and sixpence up to three half - crowns , and gives no more trouble beyond dusting once a week how [any one]6859-any one can lay [his]6859-any one eyes on [[other people]1136-other people 's property]2714-other people 's property , without consideration of [his]6859-any one own , as will be after [[his]6859-any one poor mother]2715-his poor mother 's time , is to [me]0-i quite a puzzle and [a pin - prick]2716-a pin - prick . Not as if [they]2717-they was owing for , or bought at auction , or so much as beaten down by sixpence , but all at full price and own judgment , paid for by airnings of labour and perils of the deep . And as [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks said , the last time [she]2715-his poor mother was [here]6711-here , by spoiling of [the enemies of [England]2-england]2719-the enemies of england , who makes [us]2720-us pay tremenjious for ' most everything [we]2720-us lives on . And [I]0-i know who would understand [them]2717-they crackeries , and dust [them]2717-they when [I]0-i be gone to dust , and see [her]2715-his poor mother own pretty face in them , whenever [they]2717-they has the back - varnish . " [Dan]282-dan knew that [the future fair owner]8630-the future fair owner and duster designed by [[his]282-dan mother]6535-his mother was [Miss Cheeseman]469-miss cheeseman , towards whom [he]282-dan had cherished tender yearnings in the sensible and wholesome days . And if [Polly Cheeseman]291-maria had hung [herself]291-maria on high which [she]291-maria might have done without a bit of arrogance perhaps [she]291-maria would still have been to [this young man the star of fate and glory , instead of a dip , thirty - two to the pound]8632-this young man the star of fate and glory , instead of a dip , thirty - two to the pound ; the like whereof [she]291-maria sold for a farthing . Distance makes the difference . "[2721-his] [He]2721-his that wo n't allow heed shall pay dear in [his]2721-his need ; " [the good mother]8633-the good mother grew warm , as [the son]808-the son began to whistle ; "[2721-his] and to [my]0-i mind , [Master Dan]346-master daniel , it wo n't be long afore [you]346-master daniel have homer things to think of than politics . ' Politics is fiddle - sticks ' was what [men of]2722-men of [my]0-i age used to say ; [sensible men with a house and freehold]2723-sensible men with a house and freehold , and a pig of [their]2723-sensible men with a house and freehold own , and experience . And [such a man [I]0-i might have had , and [sensible children]2725-sensible children by [him]2721-his , [children as never]2726-children as never would have whistled at [[their]2726-children as never mother]8299-their mother]2724-such a man i might have had , and sensible children by him , children as never would have whistled at their mother , if it had n't been for [[your]346-master daniel poor father]6837-your poor father , [Dan]282-dan . Misguided [he]2721-his may be , and too much of [his]2721-his own way , and not well enough in [his]2721-his own mind to take in [a woman]966-a woman 's but for all that [he]2721-his hath a right to be honoured by [[his]2721-his children]1659-his children , and to lead [their]1659-his children minds in matters touching of [the King]6893-the king , and Church , and true religion . Why only last night , no , the night afore last , [I]0-i met [Mrs. Prater]410-mrs. prater , and [I]0-i said to [her]410-mrs. prater " "[0-i] [You]410-mrs. prater told [me]0-i all that , [mother]7013-mother ; and it must have been a week ago ; for [I]0-i have heard it every night this week . What is it [you]410-mrs. prater desire that [I]0-i should do , or say , or think ? " "[410-mrs. prater] Holy mercy ! " cried [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell , "[410-mrs. prater] what a way to put things , [Dan]282-dan ! All [I]0-i desire is for [your]282-dan good only , and so leading on to the comfort of the rest . For [the whole place]2733-the whole place goes wrong , and the cat sits in the corner , when [you]282-dan go on with politics as [[your]282-dan dear father]2734-your dear father grunts at . No doubt it may all be very fine and just , and worth [a man]6583-a man giving [his]6583-a man life for , if [he]6583-a man do n't care about it , nor [nobody else]2736-nobody else but even if it was to keep [the French]430-the french out , and [yourn]2737-yourn goeth nearer to letting [them]430-the french in , what difference of a button would it make to [us]2738-us , [Dan]282-dan , compared to [our]2738-us sticking together , and feeding with a knowledge and a yielding to the fancies of [each other]1323-each other ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i am sure it 's no fault of [mine]0-i , " said [Daniel]282-dan , moved from [his]282-dan high ropes by this last appeal ; "[0-i] to [me]0-i it never matters twopence what [I]0-i have for dinner , and [you]2740-you saw [me]0-i give [Tim]336-tim all the brown of the baked potatoes the very last time [I]0-i had [my]0-i dinner [here]6711-here . But what comes above all those little bothers is the necessity for insisting upon freedom of opinion . [I]0-i do n't pretend to be so old as [[my]0-i father]860-my father , nor to know so much as [he]860-my father knows about [the world]695-the world in general . But [I]0-i have read a great deal more than [he]860-my father has , of course , because [he]860-my father takes a long time to get a book with the right end to [him]860-my father ; and [I]0-i have thought , without knowing it , about what [I]0-i have read , and [I]0-i have heard [very clever men who could have no desire to go wrong]2744-very clever men who could have no desire to go wrong , but quite the other way carrying on about [these high subjects]2745-these high subjects , beyond [me]0-i , but full of plain language . And [I]0-i wo n't be forced out of a word of it by fear . " "[0-i] But for love of [[your]2746-you mother]7019-your mother [you]2746-you might keep it under , and think it all inside [you]2746-you , without bringing of it out , in the presence of [[your]2746-you elders]2748-your elders . [You]2746-you know what [[your]2746-you father]6666-your father is [a man]6583-a man as never yet laid [his]6666-your father tongue to a thing without doing of it right or wrong , right or wrong ; and this time [he]6666-your father hath right , and the law , and [the Lord]848-the lord , and [the King]6893-the king [himself]6666-your father , to the side of [him]6666-your father . And a rope's - end in [his]6666-your father pocket , [Dan]282-dan , as [I]0-i tried to steal away , but [he]6666-your father were too wide - awake . Such a big hard one [you]2746-you never did see ! " "[6666-your father] A rope 's end for [me]0-i , well turned twenty years of age ! " cried [Daniel]282-dan , with a laugh , but not a merry one ; "[6666-your father] [two]2753-two can play at that game , [mother]7013-mother . [I]0-i 'll not be ropes ended by [nobody]843-nobody . " "[0-i] Then [you]2746-you 'll be rope - noosed ; " [the poor mother]8635-the poor mother fell into the settle , away from the fire - light , and put both hands over [her]8635-the poor mother eyes , to shut out the spectacle of [Dan]282-dan dangling ; "[2746-you] or else [[your]2746-you father]6666-your father will be , for [you]2746-you . Ever since [the Romans]456-the romans , [Dan]282-dan , there have been [Tugwells]470-tugwells , and respected ten times more than [they]470-tugwells was . Oh do ' e , do ' [e]2757-e think ; and not bring [us]2758-us all to the grave , and then the gallows ! Why [I]0-i can mind the time , no more agone than last Sunday , when [you]2746-you used to lie here in the hollow of [my]0-i arm , without a stitch of clothes on , and [kind people]2759-kind people was tempted to smack [you]2746-you in pleasure , because [you]2746-you did stick out so prettily . For [a better - formed baby there]2760-a better - formed baby there never was seen , nor [a finer - tempered one]2761-a finer - tempered one , when [he]2760-a better - formed baby there had [his]2760-a better - formed baby there way . And the many nights [I]0-i walked the floor with [you]2746-you , [Dan]282-dan , when [your]2746-you first tooth was coming through , the size of a horse - radish , and [[your]2746-you father]6666-your father most wonderful to put up with [[my]0-i coo]2763-my coo to [you]2746-you , when [he]6666-your father had not had a night in bed for nigh three weeks oh , [Dan]282-dan , do ' [e]2764-e think of things as consarneth [your]2746-you homer life , and things as is above all reason ; and let [they]2765-them blessed politics go [home]788-home to [them]2765-them as trades in [them]2765-them . " [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell 's tender recollections had given [her]463-mrs. tugwell a pain in the part where [Dan]282-dan was nursed , and driven [her]463-mrs. tugwell out of true logical course ; but [she]463-mrs. tugwell came back to it , before [Dan]282-dan had time to finish the interesting pictures of [himself]282-dan which [she]463-mrs. tugwell had suggested . "[282-dan] Now can [you]282-dan deny a word of that , [Dan]282-dan ? And if not , what is there more to say ? [You]2746-you was smacked as [a little babe]2767-a little babe , by [many people]2768-many people kindly , when ever so much tenderer than [you]2746-you now can claim to be . And in those days [you]2746-you never could have deserved it yet , not having framed a word beyond ' Mam , ' and ' [Da]471-da , ' and both of those made much of , because doubtful . There was nothing about the Constitooshun then , but the colour of the tongue and the condition of the bowels ; and if [any fool]1221-any fool had asked [you]2746-you what politics was , [you]2746-you would have sucked [your]2746-you thumb , and offered [them]1221-any fool to suck it ; for generous [you]2746-you always was , and just came after . And what [cry]2770-cry have [bigger folk]2771-bigger folk , grown upright and wicked , to make about being smacked , when [they]2771-bigger folk deserve it , for meddling with matters outside of [their]2771-bigger folk business , by [those in authority over [them]2771-bigger folk]2772-those in authority over them ? " "[7013-mother] Well , [mother]7013-mother , [I]0-i daresay [you]7013-mother are right , though [I]0-i do n't altogether see the lines of it . But one thing [I]0-i will promise [you]7013-mother whatever [father]7004-father does to [me]0-i , [I]0-i will not lift a hand against [him]7004-father . But [I]0-i must be off . [I]0-i am late already . " "[0-i] Where to , [Dan]282-dan ? Where to ? [I]0-i always used to know , even if [you]282-dan was going courting . Go a - courting , [Dan]282-dan , as much as ever [you]282-dan like , only do n't make no promises . But whatever [you]282-dan do , keep away from [that bad , wicked , Free and Frisky Club]2775-that bad , wicked , free and frisky club , [[my]0-i dear]6598-my dear . " "[388-mother cloam] [Mother]388-mother cloam , that 's [the very place [I]0-i am just bound to]2777-the very place i am just bound to . After all [you]7013-mother have said , [I]0-i would have stayed away to - night , except for being on the list , and pledged in honour to twenty - eight questions , all bearing upon the grand issues of the age . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know no more than the dead , what that means , [Dan]282-dan . But [I]0-i know what [[your]282-dan father]6666-your father has got in [his]6666-your father pocket for [you]282-dan . And [he]6666-your father said the next time [you]282-dan went [there]892-there , [you]282-dan should have it . "[6666-your father] CHAPTER XXX PATERNAL DISCIPLINE " The Fair , Free , and Frisky "[6666-your father] as [they]2780-their called [themselves]2780-their , were not of a violent order at all , neither treasonable , nor even disloyal . [[Their]2780-their Club]2781-their club , if it deserved the name , had not been of political , social , or even convivial intention , but had lapsed unawares into all three uses , and most of all that last mentioned . The harder the times are , the more confidential and therefore convivial do [Englishmen]1559-englishmen become ; and if Free - trade survives with [us]2783-us for another decade , it will be the death of total abstinence . But now [they]2780-their had bad times , without Free - trade that Goddess being still in the goose - egg and when [two friends]2784-two friends met , without [a river between [them]2784-two friends]2785-a river between them , [they]2784-two friends were bound to drink [one another]827-one another 's health , and did it , without the unstable and cold - blooded element . The sense of this duty was paramount among [the " Free and Frisky]8636-the " free and frisky , "[8636-the " free and frisky] and without it [their]2780-their final cause would have vanished long ago , and therewith [their]2780-their formal one . [None of [the old - established folk of the blue blood of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]2788-the old - established folk of the blue blood of springhaven]2787-none of the old - established folk of the blue blood of springhaven , such as [the Tugwells]2789-the tugwells , [the Shankses]2790-the shankses , [the Praters]2791-the praters , [the Bowleses]2792-the bowleses , [the Stickfasts]472-the stickfasts , [the Blocks]2793-the blocks , or [the Kedgers]2794-the kedgers , would have anything to do with [this Association , which had formed itself among [them]2780-their , like [an anti - corn - law league]2796-an anti - corn - law league , for the destruction of [their]2780-their rights and properties]2795-this association , which had formed itself among them , like an anti - corn - law league , for the destruction of their rights and properties . [Its]2795-this association , which had formed itself among them , like an anti - corn - law league , for the destruction of their rights and properties origin had been commercial , and its principles aggressive , no less an outrage being contemplated than the purchase of fish at low figures on [the beach]776-the beach , and the speedy distribution of that slippery ware among [the nearest villages]2798-the nearest villages and [towns]2799-towns . But from time immemorial the trade had been in the hands of [a few staunch factors]2800-a few staunch factors , who paid a price governed by the seasons and the weather , and sent the commodity as far as it would go , with soundness , and the hope of freshness . [Springhaven]3-springhaven believed that it supplied all [London]16-london , and was proud and blest in so believing . With [these barrowmen]2801-these barrowmen , [hucksters and pedlars of fish]2802-hucksters and pedlars of fish , it would have no manifest dealing ; but if [the factors who managed the trade]2803-the factors who managed the trade chose to sell [their]2803-the factors who managed the trade refuse or surplus to [them]2803-the factors who managed the trade , that was [their]2803-the factors who managed the trade own business . In this way perhaps , and by bargains on the sly , [these petty dealers]2804-these petty dealers managed to procure enough to carry on [their]2804-these petty dealers weekly enterprise , and for a certain good reason took a room and court - yard handy to the Darling Arms , to discuss [other people]1136-other people 's business and [their]2780-their own . The good reason was that [they]2804-these petty dealers were not allowed to leave [the village]768-the village , with [their]2804-these petty dealers barrows or [trucks]2807-trucks or baskets , until the night had fallen , on penalty of being pelted with [their]2804-these petty dealers own wares . Such was the dignity of [this place]804-this place , and [its]804-this place noble abhorrence of anything low . The vision of lofty institutions , which one may not participate , inspires in the lower human nature more jealousy than admiration . [These higglers]2809-these higglers may have been [very honest fellows]2810-very honest fellows , in all but pecuniary questions , and possibly continued to be so in the bosom of [[their]2809-these higglers own families]1628-their own families . But here in [Springhaven]3-springhaven , by the force of circumstances [they]2804-these petty dealers were almost compelled to be radicals : even as the sweetest cow 's milk turns sour , when [she]2812-her can just reach red clover with [her]2812-her breath , but not [her]2812-her lips . But still [they]2804-these petty dealers were not without manners , and reason , and good - will to [people who had patience with [them]2804-these petty dealers]2813-people who had patience with them . This enabled [them]2804-these petty dealers to argue lofty questions , without black eyes , or kicking , or even tweak of noses ; and a very lofty question was now before [them]2804-these petty dealers . To get once into [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling 's employment was to obtain a vested interest ; so kind was [his]332-admiral darling nature and so forgiving , especially when [he]332-admiral darling had scolded [anybody]838-anybody . [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , [the head gardener]1017-the head gardener for so many years , held an estate of freehold in [the garden]6549-the garden although [he]309-mr. swipes had no head , and would never be [a gardener]2817-a gardener , till [the hanging gardens of [Babylon]48-babylon]2818-the hanging gardens of babylon should be hung on the top of [the tower of [Babel]115-babel]2819-the tower of babel with a vested remainder to [[his]309-mr. swipes son]1187-his son , and a contingent one to [all descendants]2821-all descendants . Yet [this man]8236-this man , although [his]8236-this man hands were generally in [his]8236-this man pockets , had not enough sense of [their]2823-their linings to feel that continuance , usage , institution , orderly sequence , heredity , and such like , were the buttons of [his]8236-this man coat and the texture of [his]8236-this man breeches , and the warmth of [his]8236-this man body inside them . Therefore [he]8236-this man never could hold aloof from the Free and Frisky gatherings , and accepted the chair upon Bumper - nights , when it was a sinecure benefice . This was a Bumper - night , and in the chair sat [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , discharging gracefully the arduous duties of [the office]2824-the office , which consisted mainly in calling upon [members]2825-members for a speech , a sentiment , or a song , and in default of mental satisfaction , bodily amendment by a pint all round . But as soon as [Dan Tugwell]282-dan entered [the room]6860-the room , [the Free and Friskies with one accord]2827-the free and friskies with one accord returned to loftier business . [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , [the gay Liber of the genial hour]2828-the gay liber of the genial hour , retired from the chair , and [his]309-mr. swipes place was taken by [a Liberal]2829-a liberal though the name was not yet invented estranged from [[his]8236-this man own godfather]2830-his own godfather . This was [a hard man , who made salt herrings]2831-a hard man , who made salt herrings , and longed to cure everything fresh in [the world]695-the world . [Dan]282-dan , being still [a very tender youth , and quite unaccustomed to public speaking]2833-a very tender youth , and quite unaccustomed to public speaking , was abashed by these tokens of [his]282-dan own importance , and heartily wished that [he]282-dan had stopped at [home]788-home . It never occurred to [his]282-dan simple mind that [his]282-dan value was not political , but commercial ; not " anthropological , "[282-dan] but fishy , the main ambition of [the Free and Frisky Club]2835-the free and frisky club having long been the capture of [[his]282-dan father]6889-his father . If once [Zeb Tugwell]337-captain zeb could be brought to treat , a golden era would dawn upon [them]2837-them , and a boundless vision of free - trade , when [a man]6583-a man might be paid for refusing to sell fish , as [he]6583-a man now is for keeping to [himself]6583-a man [his]6583-a man screws . [Dan]282-dan knew not these things , and [his]282-dan heart misgave [him]282-dan , and [he]282-dan wished that [he]282-dan had never heard of the twenty - eight questions set down in [his]282-dan name for solution . However , [his]282-dan disturbance of mind was needless , concerning those great issues . [All the members]2839-all the members , except [the chairman]2840-the chairman , had forgotten all about [them]2841-them ; and the only matter [they]2839-all the members cared about was to make [a new member of [Daniel]282-dan]2842-a new member of daniel . A little flourish went on about large things which [nobody]843-nobody knew , or cared to know , then the table was hammered with the heel of a pipe , and [Dan]282-dan was made [a Free and Frisky]2844-a free and frisky . [An honorary member]2845-an honorary member , with nothing to pay , and the honour on [their]2839-all the members side , [they]2839-all the members told [him]282-dan ; and [every man]6516-every man rose , with [his]6516-every man pot in one hand and [his]6516-every man pipe in the other , yet able to stand , and to thump with [his]6516-every man heels , being careful . Then [the President]2847-the president made entry in a book , and bowed , and [Dan]282-dan was requested to sign it . In the fervour of good - will , and fine feeling , and the pride of popularity , [the young man]861-the young man was not old enough to resist , but set [his]861-the young man name down firmly . Then all shook hands with [him]861-the young man , and the meeting was declared to be festive , in honour of [a new and noble member]2849-a new and noble member . It is altogether wrong to say though [many people]2768-many people said it that [young [Dan Tugwell]282-dan]2851-young dan tugwell was even a quarter of a sheet in the wind , when [he]861-the young man steered [his]861-the young man way [home]788-home . [His]861-the young man head was as solid as that of [[his]861-the young man father]6889-his father ; which , instead of growing light , increased in specific , generic , and differential gravity , under circumstances which tend otherwise , with an age like [ours]2854-ours , that insists upon sobriety , without allowing practice . [All Springhaven folk]2855-all springhaven folk had long practice in the art of keeping sober , and if ever [a man]6583-a man walked with [his]6583-a man legs outside [his]6583-a man influence , it was always from defect of proper average quite lately . Be that as it may , [the young man]861-the young man came [home]788-home with an enlarged map of the future in [his]861-the young man mind , a brisk and elastic rise in [his]861-the young man walk , and [his]861-the young man head much encouraged to go on with liberal and indescribable feelings . In accordance with these , [he]861-the young man expected [[his]861-the young man mother]6535-his mother to be ready to embrace [him]861-the young man at the door , while a saucepan simmered on the good - night of the wood - ash , with just as much gentle breath of onion from the cover as [a youth]2643-a youth may taste dreamily from the lips of love . But oh , instead of this , [he]861-the young man met [[his]861-the young man father]6889-his father , spread out and yet solid across the doorway , with very large arms bare and lumpy in the gleam of a fireplace uncrowned by any pot . [Dan]282-dan 's large ideas vanished , like a blaze without a bottom . " Rather late , [Daniel]282-dan , "[1398-the captain of springhaven] said [the captain of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1398-the captain of springhaven , with a nod of [his]1398-the captain of springhaven great head , made gigantic on the ceiling . " All the rest are abed , the proper place for [honest folk]8637-honest folk . [I]1398-the captain of springhaven suppose [you]282-dan 've been airning money , overtime ? "[1398-the captain of springhaven] " Not [I]282-dan , "[282-dan] said [Dan]282-dan ; " [I]282-dan work hard enough all day . [I]282-dan just looked in at [the Club]6712-the club , and had a little talk of politics . "[282-dan] " [The Club]6712-the club , indeed ! [The stinking barrow - grinders]8640-the stinking barrow - grinders ! Did [I]1398-the captain of springhaven tell [you]6889-his father , or did [I]1398-the captain of springhaven forget to tell [you]6889-his father , never to go there no more ? "[1398-the captain of springhaven] " [You]6889-his father told [me]1398-the captain of springhaven fast enough , [father]7004-father ; no doubt about that . But [I]1398-the captain of springhaven am not aboard [[your]6889-his father boat]8642-your boat , when [I]1398-the captain of springhaven happen on [dry land]7336-dry land , and [I]1398-the captain of springhaven am old enough now to have opinions of [my]1398-the captain of springhaven own . "[1398-the captain of springhaven] " Oh , that 's it , is it ? And to upset all the State , [the King]6893-the king , [the House of Lords]7454-the house of lords , and [the Parliamentary House]8646-the parliamentary house , and all as is descended from [the Romans]2260-the romans ? Well , and what did [[their]8648-they Wusships]8649-their wusships say to [you]6889-his father ? Did [they]8648-they anoint [[you]6889-his father king of slooshings]8650-you king of slooshings ? "[282-dan] " [Father]345-father , [they]8648-they did this and [you]345-father have a right to know it ; "[282-dan] [Dan]282-dan spoke with a grave debative tone , though [his]282-dan voice became doubtful , as [he]282-dan saw that [[his]282-dan father]6889-his father was quietly seeking for something ; " almost before [I]282-dan knew what was coming , [they]8648-they had made [me]282-dan [a member]8651-a member , and [I]282-dan signed the book . [They]8648-they have no desire to upset [the kingdom]7463-the kingdom ; [I]282-dan heard no talk of that kind ; only that [every man]6516-every man should have [his]6516-every man own opinions , and be free to show what can be said for [them]6516-every man . And [you]345-father know , [father]7004-father , that [the world]695-the world goes on by reason , and justice , and good - will , and fair play "[282-dan] " No , it do n't , "[1173-the captain] cried [the captain]1173-the captain , who had found what [he]1173-the captain wanted ; " if it had to wait for [they]8648-they , it would never go on at all . It goes on by government , and management , and discipline , and the stopping of [younkers]8656-younkers from [their]8648-they blessed foolery , and by the ten commandments , and the proverbs of [King Solomon]467-solomon . [You]345-father to teach [[your]345-father father]6666-your father how [the world]695-the world goes on ! Off with [your]345-father coat , and [I]1173-the captain 'll teach [you]345-father . "[1173-the captain] " [Father]7004-father , "[282-dan] said [Dan]282-dan , with [his]282-dan milder nature trembling at the stern resolution in [[his]282-dan father]6889-his father 's eyes , as the hearth - fire flashing up showed [their]2866-their stronger flash , " [you]7004-father will never do such a thing , at [my]1173-the captain age and size ? "[1173-the captain] " Wo n't [I]278-zebedee tugwell ? "[278-zebedee tugwell] answered [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell , cracking in the air the three knotted tails of the stout hempen twist . " As for [your]345-father age , why , it ought to know better ; and as for [your]345-father size , why , the more room for this ! "[278-zebedee tugwell] It never came into [Daniel]282-dan 's head that [he]282-dan should either resist or run away . But into [his]282-dan heart came the deadly sense of disgrace at being flogged , even by [[his]282-dan own father]6995-his own father , at full age to have [a wife]1647-a wife and even [children of [his]282-dan own]2869-children of his own . " [Father]345-father , "[282-dan] [he]282-dan said , as [he]282-dan pulled off [his]282-dan coat and red striped shirt , and showed [his]282-dan broad white back , " if [you]345-father do this thing , [you]345-father will never set eyes on [my]282-dan face again so help [me]282-dan [God]287-god ! "[282-dan] " Do n't care if [I]1173-the captain do n't , "[1173-the captain] [the captain]1173-the captain shouted . " [You]282-dan was never [son of [mine]1173-the captain]8660-son of mine , to be [a runagate , and traitor]8661-a runagate , and traitor . How old be [you]282-dan , [Master Free and Frisky]8662-master free and frisky , to larn [me]1173-the captain how [the world]695-the world goes on ? "[1173-the captain] " As if [you]345-father did n't know , [father]7004-father ! The fifteenth of last March [I]282-dan was twenty years of age . "[282-dan] " Then one for each year of [your]282-dan life , [[my]1173-the captain lad]8665-my lad , and another to make [a man of thee]8666-a man of thee . [This little tickler]8667-this little tickler hath three tails ; seven threes is twenty - one comes just right . "[1173-the captain] When [[his]2871-his father]6889-his father had done with [him]2871-his , [Dan]282-dan went softly up [the dark staircase of [old ship timber]2874-old ship timber]2873-the dark staircase of old ship timber , and entering [[his]2871-his own little room]2875-his own little room , struck a light . [He]2871-his saw that [[his]2871-his bed]2876-his bed was turned down for [him]2871-his , by the loving hand of [[his]2871-his mother]6535-his mother , and that [[his]2871-his favourite brother]2878-his favourite brother [Solomon]467-solomon , [the youngest of [the Tugwell race]2880-the tugwell race]2879-the youngest of the tugwell race , was sleeping sweetly in the opposite cot . Then [he]2871-his caught a side view of [his]2871-his own poor back in the little black - framed looking - glass , and was quite amazed ; for [he]2871-his had not felt much pain , neither flinched , nor winced , nor spoken . In a moment self - pity did more than pain , indignation , outrage , or shame could do ; it brought large tears into [his]2871-his softened eyes , and a long sob into [his]2871-his swelling throat . [He]2871-his had borne [himself]2871-his like [a man]6583-a man when flogged ; but now [he]2871-his behaved in the manner of [a boy]899-a boy . " [He]2871-his shall never hear the last of this job , "[2871-his] [he]2871-his muttered , " as long as [mother]7013-mother has a tongue in [her]7013-mother head . "[2871-his] To this end [he]2871-his filled a wet sponge with the red proofs of [his]2871-his scourging , laid it where it must be seen , and beside it a leaf torn from [his]2871-his wage - book , on which [he]2871-his had written with a trembling hand : " [He]2871-his says that [I]2871-his am [no son of [his]2871-his]8669-no son of his , and this looks like it . Signed , [Daniel Tugwell]282-dan , or whatever [my]2871-his name ought to be . "[2871-his] Then [he]2871-his washed and dressed with neat's - foot oil all of [his]2871-his wounds that [he]2871-his could reach , and tied a band of linen over them , and , in spite of increasing smarts and pangs , dressed [himself]2871-his carefully in [his]2871-his Sunday clothes . From time to time [he]2871-his listened for [[his]2871-his father]6889-his father 's step , inasmuch as there was no bolt to [his]2871-his door , and to burn a light so late was against all law . But [nobody]843-nobody came to disturb [him]2871-his ; [[his]2871-his mother]6535-his mother at the end of [the passage]6735-the passage slept heavily , and [[his]2871-his two child - sisters]2887-his two child - sisters in [the room close by]2888-the room close by , [Tabby]465-tabby and [Debby]466-debby , were in [the land of dreams]2889-the land of dreams , as far gone as [little Solly]467-solomon was . Having turned out [his]2871-his tools from [their]2887-his two child - sisters flat flag basket , or at least all but three or four favourites , [he]2871-his filled it with other clothes likely to be needed , and buckled it over [his]2871-his hatchet - head . Then the beating of [his]2871-his heart was like a flail inside [a barn]2890-a barn , as [he]2871-his stole along silently for one terrible good - bye . This was to [[his]2871-his darling pet of all pets]2891-his darling pet of all pets , [Debby]466-debby , who worshipped [this brother]2892-this brother a great deal more than [she]466-debby worshipped [[her]466-debby heavenly Father]2893-her heavenly father ; because , as [she]466-debby said to [[her]466-debby mother]7258-her mother , when rebuked " [I]466-debby can see [Dan]282-dan , [mother]7013-mother , but [I]466-debby ca n't see [Him]282-dan . Can [I]466-debby sit in [His]282-dan lap , [mother]7013-mother , and look into [His]282-dan face , and be told pretty stories , and eat apples all the time ? "[466-debby] [Tabby]465-tabby was of different grain , and [her]465-tabby deity was [Tim]336-tim ; for [she]465-tabby was of [the Tomboy kind]2895-the tomboy kind , and had no imagination . But [Debby]466-debby was enough to make a sound and seasoned heart to ache , as [she]466-debby lay in [her]466-debby little bed , with the flush of sleep deepening the delicate tint of [her]466-debby cheeks , shedding bright innocence fresh from heaven on the tranquil droop of eyelid and the smiling curve of lip . [Her]466-debby hair lay fluttered , as if by play with the angels that protected [her]466-debby ; and if [she]466-debby could not see [[her]466-debby heavenly Father]2893-her heavenly father , it was not because [she]466-debby was out of [His]2893-her heavenly father sight . A better tear than was ever shed by self - pity , or any other selfishness , ran down the cheek [she]466-debby had kissed so often , and fell upon [her]466-debby coaxing , nestling neck . Then [Dan]282-dan , with [his]282-dan candle behind the curtain , set a long light kiss upon the forehead of [[his]282-dan darling]2897-his darling , and with a heart so full , and yet so empty , took one more gaze at [her]2897-his darling , and then was gone . With the basket in [his]282-dan hand , [he]282-dan dropped softly from [his]282-dan window upon the pile of seaweed at the back of [the house]6709-the house collected to make the walls wholesome and then , caring little what [his]282-dan course might be , was led perhaps by the force of habit down the foot - path towards [the beach]776-the beach . So late at night , it was not likely that [any one]6859-any one would disturb [him]282-dan [there]892-there , and [no one in [the cottage which [he]282-dan had left]2903-the cottage which he had left]2902-no one in the cottage which he had left would miss [him]282-dan before the morning . The end of October now was near , the nights were long , and [he]282-dan need not hurry . [He]282-dan might even lie down in [[his]282-dan favourite boat]2904-his favourite boat , the best of [her]2897-his darling size in [Springhaven]3-springhaven , [the one [he]282-dan had built among the rabbits]2905-the one he had built among the rabbits . There [he]282-dan could say good - bye to all that [he]282-dan had known and loved so long , and be off before dawn , to some place where [he]282-dan might earn [his]282-dan crust and think [his]282-dan thoughts . CHAPTER XXXI SORE TEMPTATION When [a man]6583-a man 's spirit and heart are low , and [the world]695-the world seems turned against [him]6583-a man , [he]6583-a man had better stop both ears than hearken to the sound of the sad sea waves at night . Even if [he]6583-a man can see [their]2908-their movement , with the moon behind [them]2908-their , drawing paths of rippled light , and boats with white sails pluming shadow , or thin oars that dive for gems , and perhaps [a merry crew with music]2909-a merry crew with music , coming [home]788-home not all sea - sick well , even so , in the summer sparkle , the long low fall of the waves is sad . But how much more on a winter night , when the moon is away below [the sea]706-the sea , and [weary waters]2912-weary waters roll unseen from a vast profundity of gloom , fall unreckoned , and are no more than a wistful moan , as [man]6496-man is ! The tide was at quarter - ebb , and a dismal haze lay thick on [shore]765-shore and [sea]766-sea . It was not enough to be called a fog , or even a mist , but quite enough to deaden the gray light , always flowing along the boundary of sky and [sea]766-sea . But over the wet sand and the white frill of the gently gurgling waves more of faint light , or rather perhaps , less of heavy night , prevailed . But [Dan]282-dan had keen eyes , and was well accustomed to the tricks of darkness ; and [he]282-dan came to take [his]282-dan leave forever of [the fishing squadron]2917-the fishing squadron , with a certainty of knowing all the five , as if by daylight for now there were only five again . As the tide withdrew , [the fishing - smacks which had scarcely earned their name of late]2918-the fishing - smacks which had scarcely earned their name of late were compelled to make the best of [the world]695-the world until the tide came back again . To judge by creakings , strainings , groanings , and even grindings of timber millstones if there yet lives in [Ireland]64-ireland the good - will for a loan to [us]2920-us , all these little craft were making dreadful hardship of the abandonment which [man]6496-man and nature inflicted on [them]2918-the fishing - smacks which had scarcely earned their name of late every thirteenth hour . But all things do make more noise at night , when [they]2908-their get the chance perhaps in order to assert [their]2908-their own prerogative , and [they]2908-their seem to know that noise goes further , and assumes a higher character , when [men]702-men have left off making it . [The poor young fisherman]2923-the poor young fisherman 's back was getting very sore by this time , and [he]282-dan began to look about for the white side - streak which [he]282-dan had painted along the water - line of [that new boat]2924-that new boat , to distract the meddlesome gaze of [rivals]2925-rivals from the peculiar curve below , which even [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling had not noticed , when [he]332-admiral darling passed [her]2924-that new boat on [the beach]776-the beach ; but [Nelson]438-nelson would have spied it out in half a second , and known all about it in the other half . [Dan]282-dan knew that [he]282-dan should find a very fair berth there , with a roll or two of stuff to lay [his]282-dan back on , and a piece of tarpauling to draw over [his]282-dan legs . In the faint light that hovered from the breaking of the wavelets [he]282-dan soon found [[his]282-dan boat]1639-his boat , and saw [a tall man]2928-a tall man standing by [her]2924-that new boat . " [Daniel]282-dan , "[2929-the tall man] said [the tall man]2929-the tall man , without moving , " [my]2929-the tall man sight is very bad at night , but unless it is worse than usual , [you]282-dan are [[my]2929-the tall man admired friend]8672-my admired friend [Daniel]282-dan . [A young man in a thousand one who dares to think]8673-a young man in a thousand one who dares to think . "[2929-the tall man] " Yes , [Squire Carne]357-carne , "[2930-the admired friend] [the admired friend]2930-the admired friend replied , with a touch of hat protesting against any claim to friendship : " [Dan Tugwell]282-dan , at [your]282-dan service . And [I]2930-the admired friend have thought too much , and been paid out for it . "[2930-the admired friend] " [You]282-dan see [me]2929-the tall man in a melancholy attitude , and among melancholy surroundings . "[2929-the tall man] [Caryl Carne]356-carne offered [his]356-carne hand as [he]356-carne spoke , and [Dan]282-dan took it with great reverence . " The truth is , that anger at a gross injustice , which has just come to [my]282-dan knowledge , drove [me]282-dan from [my]282-dan books and sad family papers , in [the room beneath the roof of [our]8675-our good Widow Shanks]8674-the room beneath the roof of our good widow shanks . And [I]282-dan needs must come down here , to think beside [the sea]706-the sea , which seems to be the only free thing in [England]2-england . But [I]282-dan little expected to see [you]282-dan . "[282-dan] " And [I]2930-the admired friend little expected to be [here]6711-here , [Squire Carne]357-carne . But if not making too bold to ask was it [anybody that was beaten]8678-anybody that was beaten ? "[2930-the admired friend] " Beaten is not the right word for it , [Dan]282-dan ; cruelly flogged and lashed , [a dear young friend of mine]8679-a dear young friend of mine has been , as fine [a young fellow as ever lived]8680-a young fellow as ever lived and now [he]8679-a dear young friend of mine has not got a sound place on [his]8679-a dear young friend of mine back . And why ? Because [he]8679-a dear young friend of mine was poor , and dared to lift [his]8679-a dear young friend of mine eyes to [a rich young lady]8681-a rich young lady . "[282-dan] " But [he]8679-a dear young friend of mine was not flogged by [[his]8679-a dear young friend of mine own father]6995-his own father ? "[282-dan] asked [Dan]282-dan , deeply interested in this romance , and rubbing [his]282-dan back , as the pain increased with sympathy . " Not quite so bad as that , "[893-the other] replied [the other]893-the other ; ' such a thing would be impossible , even in [England]2-england . No ; [[his]282-dan father]6889-his father took [his]6889-his father part , as [any father in [the world]695-the world]2933-any father in the world would do ; even if [the great man]1634-the great man , [[the young lady]1315-the young lady 's father]2937-the young lady 's father , should happen to be [[his]282-dan own landlord]2938-his own landlord . " A very black suspicion crossed the mind of [Dan]282-dan , for [Carne]357-carne possessed the art of suggesting vile suspicions : might [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling have discovered something , and requested [[Dan]282-dan 's father]8683-dan 's father to correct [him]332-admiral darling ? It was certain that [the Admiral , so kind of heart]8684-the admiral , so kind of heart , would never have desired such severity ; but [he]332-admiral darling might have told [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell , with whom [he]332-admiral darling had a talk almost every time [they]8685-they met , that [[his]332-admiral darling eldest son]2581-his eldest son wanted a little discipline ; and [the Club]116-the club might have served as a pretext for this , when the true crime must not be declared , by reason of its enormity . [Dan]282-dan closed [his]282-dan teeth , and English air grew bitter in [his]282-dan mouth , as this belief ran through [him]282-dan . "[6693-my young friend] Good - night , [[my]0-i young friend]6693-my young friend ; [I]0-i am beginning to recover , " [Carne]357-carne continued , briskly , for [he]0-i knew that a nail snaps in good oak , when the hammer falls too heavily . "[0-i] What is a little bit of outrage , after all ? When [I]0-i have been in [England]2-england a few years more , [I]0-i shall laugh at [myself]0-i for having loved fair play and self - respect , in this innocent young freshness . [We]2940-we must wag as [the world]695-the world does ; and [you]2942-you know the proverb , What makes [the world]695-the world wag , but the weight of the bag ? " "[2942-you] But if [you]2942-you were more in earnest , [sir]6639-sir or at least [I]0-i mean , if [you]2942-you were not bound [here]6711-here by property and business , and [an ancient family]7749-an ancient family , and things [you]2942-you could not get away from , and if [you]2942-you wanted only to be allowed fair play , and treated as [a man]6583-a man by [other men]2948-other men , and be able to keep [your]2942-you own money when [you]2942-you earned it , or at least to buy [your]2942-you own victuals with it what would [you]2942-you try to do , or what part of [the country]6571-the country would [you]2942-you think best to go to ? " "[282-dan] [Dan]282-dan , [you]282-dan must belong to [a very clever family]2950-a very clever family . It is useless to shake [your]282-dan head [you]282-dan must ; or [you]282-dan never could put such questions , so impossible to answer . In all [this blessed island]2951-this blessed island , there is no spot yet discovered , where such absurd visions can be realized . Nay , nay , [[my]0-i romantic friend]2952-my romantic friend ; be content with more than the average blessings of [this land]2953-this land . [You]282-dan are not starved , [you]282-dan are not imprisoned , [you]282-dan are not even beaten ; and if [you]282-dan are not allowed to think , what harm of that ? If [you]282-dan thought all day , [you]282-dan would never dare to act upon [your]282-dan thoughts , and so [you]282-dan are better without them . [Tush]386-tush ! [an Englishman]7125-an englishman was never born for freedom . Good - night . " "[386-tush] But , [sir]6639-sir , [Squire Carne]357-carne , " cried [Dan]282-dan , pursuing [him]357-carne , "[357-carne] there is one thing which [you]357-carne do not seem to know . [I]0-i am driven away from [this place]804-this place to - night ; and it would have been so kind of [you]357-carne to advise [me]0-i where to go to . " "[357-carne] Driven away ! " exclaimed [Carne]357-carne , with amazement . "[357-carne] [The pride of [the village]768-the village]2957-the pride of the village driven out of it ! [You]282-dan may be driving [yourself]282-dan away , [Tugwell]282-dan , through some scrape , or love affair ; but when that blows over [you]282-dan will soon come back . What would [Springhaven]3-springhaven do without [you]282-dan ? And [[your]282-dan dear good father]2959-your dear good father would never let [you]282-dan go . " "[2959-your dear good father] [I]0-i am not the pride , but the shame , of [the village]768-the village . " [Dan]282-dan forgot all [his]282-dan home - pride at last . "[0-i] And [[my]0-i dear good father]2961-my dear good father is [the man who has done it]2962-the man who has done it . [He]2961-my dear good father has leathered [me]0-i worse than [the gentleman [you]2964-you spoke of]2963-the gentleman you spoke of , and without half so much to be said against [him]2961-my dear good father . For nothing but going to [the Club]6712-the club to - night , where [I]0-i am sure [we]2966-we drank [King George]420-king george 's health , [[my]0-i father]860-my father has lashed [me]0-i so , that [I]0-i am ashamed to tell it . And [I]0-i am sure that [I]0-i never meant to tell it , until [your]2964-you kindness , in a way of speaking , almost drove it out of [me]0-i . " "[2964-you] [Daniel Tugwell]282-dan , " [Carne]357-carne answered , with solemnity , "[2964-you] this is beyond belief , even in [England]2-england . [You]282-dan must have fallen asleep , [Dan]282-dan , in the middle of large thoughts , and dreamed this great impossibility . " "[0-i] [My]0-i back knows whether it has been a dream , [sir]6639-sir . [I]0-i never heard of dreams as left one - and - twenty lines behind them . But whether it be one , or whether it be twenty , makes no odds of value . The disgrace it is that drives [me]0-i out . " "[6666-your father] Is there no way of healing this sad breach ? " [Carne]357-carne asked , in a tone of deep compassion ; "[6666-your father] if [[your]282-dan father]6666-your father could be brought to beg [your]282-dan pardon , or even to say that [he]6666-your father was sorry " "[6666-your father] [He]6666-your father , [sir]6639-sir ! If such a thing was put before [him]6666-your father , [his]6666-your father answer would be just to do it again , if [I]0-i were fool enough to go near [him]6666-your father . [You]282-dan are too mild of nature , [sir]6639-sir , to understand what [father]7004-father is . " "[282-dan] It is indeed horrible , too horrible to think of " the voice of [this kind gentleman]8687-this kind gentleman betrayed that [he]8687-this kind gentleman was shuddering . "[282-dan] If [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman did such a thing , [he]7265-a frenchman would be torn to pieces . But [no French father]2974-no french father would ever dream of such atrocity . [He]6666-your father would rather flog [himself]6666-your father within an inch of [his]6666-your father own life . " "[6666-your father] Are [they]2975-they so much better , then , and kinder , than [[us]2976-us Englishmen]2977-us englishmen ? " In spite of all [his]6639-sir pain and grief , [Dan]282-dan could not help smiling at the thought of [[his]6639-sir father]6889-his father ropesending [himself]6889-his father . "[2975-they] So superior to [us]2976-us , [sir]6639-sir , in every way ? " "[2975-they] In almost every way , [I]0-i am sorry to confess . [I]0-i fear , indeed , in every way , except bodily strength , and obstinate , ignorant endurance , miscalled ' courage , ' and those rough qualities whatever they may be which seem needful for the making of [a seaman]7607-a seaman . But in good manners , justice , the sense of what is due from [one man]687-one man to another , in dignity , equality , temperance , benevolence , largeness of feeling , and quickness of mind , and above all in love of freedom , they are very , very sadly far beyond [us]2976-us . And indeed [I]0-i have been led to think from some of [your]6639-sir finer perceptions , [Dan]282-dan , that [you]6639-sir must have a share of French blood in [your]6639-sir veins . " "[0-i] [Me]0-i , [sir]6639-sir ! " cried [Dan]282-dan , jumping back , in a style which showed the distance between faith and argument ; "[0-i] no , [sir]6639-sir , thank [God]287-god there was never none of that ; but [all English]2983-all english , with [some of the Romans , who was pretty near equal to [us]2976-us , from what [I]0-i hear]2984-some of the romans , who was pretty near equal to us , from what i hear . [I]0-i suppose , [Squire Carne]357-carne , [you]357-carne thought that low of [me]0-i because [I]0-i made a fuss about being larruped , the same as [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman [I]0-i pulled out of the water did about [my]0-i doing of it , as if [I]0-i could have helped it . [No Englishman]973-no englishman would have said much about that ; but [they]2987-they seem to make more fuss than [we]2976-us do . And [I]0-i dare say it was French - like of [me]0-i , to go on about [my]0-i hiding . " "[282-dan] [Daniel]282-dan , " answered [Caryl Carne]356-carne , in alarm at this British sentiment ; "[282-dan] as [a man of self - respect]2988-a man of self - respect , [you]282-dan have only one course left , if [[your]282-dan father]6666-your father refuses to apologise . [You]282-dan must cast off [his]6666-your father tyranny ; [you]282-dan must prove [yourself]282-dan [a man]6583-a man ; [you]282-dan must begin life upon [your]282-dan own account . No more of this drudgery , and slavery for [others]6525-others , who allow [you]282-dan no rights in return . But a nobler employment among [free people]2992-free people , with a chance of asserting [your]282-dan courage and manhood , and a certainty that [no man]844-no man will think [you]282-dan [his]844-no man bondslave because [you]282-dan were born upon [[his]6666-your father land]2994-his land , or in [[his]6666-your father house]6500-his house . [[My]0-i father]860-my father behaved to [me]0-i well , it does not matter . [He]860-my father might have repented of it , if [he]860-my father had lived longer ; and [I]0-i feel ashamed to speak of it , after such a case as [yours]282-dan . But behold , how greatly it has been for [my]0-i advantage ! Without that , [I]0-i might now have been [a true and simple Englishman]2997-a true and simple englishman ! " Carne who had taken most kindly to the fortune which made [him]0-i [an untrue Englishman]8689-an untrue englishman clapped [his]0-i breast with both hands ; not proudly , as [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman does , nor yet with that abashment and contempt of demonstration which make [a true Briton]8691-a true briton very clumsy in such doings ; while [Daniel Tugwell]282-dan , being very solid , and by no means "[6639-sir] emotional " as [people]944-people call it nowadays was looking at [him]282-dan , to the utmost of [his]282-dan power which would have been greater by daylight , with gratitude , and wonder , and consideration , and some hesitation about [his]282-dan foreign sentiments . "[6639-sir] Well , [sir]6639-sir , " said [Dan]282-dan , with the usual impulse of [the British workman]8693-the british workman , "[6639-sir] is there any sort of work as [you]6639-sir could find for [me]0-i , to earn [my]0-i own living , and be able to think afterwards ? " "[6639-sir] There is work of a noble kind , such as [any man of high nature]2999-any man of high nature may be proud to share in , to which it is possible that [I]0-i might get an entrance for [you]6639-sir , if there should be a vacancy ; work of high character , such as admits of no higgling and haggling , and splitting of halfpence , but an independent feeling , and a sense of advancing the liberty of [mankind]696-mankind , without risking a penny , but putting many guineas into one 's own pocket , and so becoming fitted for a loftier line of life . " "[6639-sir] Is it smuggling , [sir]6639-sir ? " [Daniel]282-dan asked , with sore misgivings , for [he]282-dan had been brought up to be very shy of that . "[6639-sir] [Many folk]3002-many folk consider that quite honest ; but [father]7004-father calls it roguery though [I]0-i never shall hear any more of [his]7004-father opinions now . " "[0-i] Sigh not , [friend [Daniel]282-dan]8424-friend daniel ; sigh not so heavily at [your]6639-sir own emancipation . " [Carne]357-carne never could resist the chance of a little bit of sarcasm , though it often injured [his]357-carne own plots . "[0-i] Smuggling is a very fine pursuit , no doubt , but petty in comparison with large affairs like [ours]3005-ours . No , [Dan Tugwell]282-dan , [I]0-i am not [a smuggler]7200-a smuggler , but [a high politician]3007-a high politician , and [a polisher of mankind]3008-a polisher of mankind . How soon do [you]282-dan think of leaving this outrageous hole ? " Despite the stupid outrage upon [himself]282-dan , [Dan]282-dan was too loyal and generous of nature to be pleased with this description of [[his]282-dan native place]8694-his native place . But [Carne]357-carne , too quick of temper for [a really fine intriguer]8695-a really fine intriguer , cut short [his]357-carne expostulations . "[282-dan] Call it what [you]282-dan please , " [he]357-carne said ; "[282-dan] only make [your]282-dan mind up quickly . If [you]282-dan wish to remain here , do so : [a man of no spirit]3009-a man of no spirit is useless to [me]0-i . But if [you]282-dan resolve to push [your]282-dan fortunes among [brave and lofty comrades]3010-brave and lofty comrades , stirring scenes , and brisk adventures , meet [me]0-i at six to - morrow evening , at the place where [you]282-dan chopped down [my]0-i rails . All [you]282-dan want will be provided , and [your]282-dan course of promotion begins at once . But remember , all must be honour bright . No shilly - shallying , no lukewarmness , no indifference to a noble cause . Faint heart never won [fair lady]3011-fair lady . " The waning moon had risen , and now shone upon [Carne]357-carne 's face , lighting up all its gloomy beauty , and strange power of sadness . [Dan]282-dan seemed to lose [his]282-dan clear keen sight beneath the dark influence of the other 's gaze ; and [his]282-dan will , though not a weak one , dropped before a larger and stronger . "[0-i] [He]0-i knows all about [me]0-i and [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , " said [the poor young fisherman]2923-the poor young fisherman to [himself]0-i ; "[0-i] [I]0-i thought so before , and [I]0-i am certain of it now . And , for some reason beyond [my]0-i knowledge , [he]0-i wishes to encourage it . Oh , perhaps because [the Carnes]271-carne have always been against [the Darlings]933-the darlings ! [I]0-i never thought of that before . " This was a bitter reflection to [him]0-i , and might have inclined [him]0-i the right way , if time had allowed [him]0-i to work it out . But no such time was afforded ; and in the confusion and gratitude of the moment , [he]0-i answered , "[0-i] [Sir]6639-sir , [I]0-i shall be always at [your]6639-sir service , and do [my]0-i very best in every way to please [you]6639-sir . " [Caryl Carne]356-carne smiled ; and the church clock of [Springhaven]3-springhaven solemnly struck midnight .[0-i] CHAPTER XXXII THE TRIALS OF [FAITH]432-faith [He]0-i following day , the 27th of October , was a dark one in the calendar of [a fair and good young lady]3014-a fair and good young lady . Two years would then have passed since [Faith Darling]297-faith , at the age of twenty , had received sad tidings , which would make the rest of [her]297-faith life flow on in shadow . So at least [she]297-faith thought , forgetful or rather perhaps unconscious , for [she]297-faith had not yet learned the facts of life that time and the tide of years submerge the loftiest youthful sorrow . To a warm and stedfast heart like [hers]297-faith , and a nature strong but self - controlled , no casual change , or light diversion , or sudden interest in other matters , could take the place of the motive lost . Therefore , being of a deep true faith , and staunch in the belief of [a great God]3015-a great god , good to all who seek [His]3015-a great god goodness , [she]297-faith never went away from what [she]297-faith meant , that faith and hope should feed each other . This saved [her]297-faith from being a trouble to [any one]6859-any one , or damping [anybody]838-anybody 's cheerfulness , or diminishing the gaiety around [her]297-faith . [She]297-faith took a lively interest in the affairs of [other people]1136-other people , which [a " blighted being "]8697-a " blighted being "[8697-a " blighted being "] declines to do ; and [their]1136-other people pleasures ministered to [her]297-faith own good cheer without , or at any rate beyond , [her]297-faith knowledge . Therefore [she]297-faith was liked by [everybody]1350-everybody , and beloved by all who had any heart for a brave and pitiful story . Thus a sweet flower , half closed by the storm , continues to breathe forth its sweetness . However , there were times when even [Faith]297-faith was lost in sad remembrance , and [her]297-faith bright young spirit became depressed by the hope deferred that maketh sick the heart . As time grew longer , hope grew less ; and even [the cheerful Admiral , well versed in perils of the deep]3020-the cheerful admiral , well versed in perils of the deep , and acquainted with many a wandering story , had made up [his]3020-the cheerful admiral , well versed in perils of the deep mind that [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow was dead , and would never more be heard of . [The rector]909-the rector also , [[the young man]861-the young man 's father]3023-the young man 's father , could hold out no longer against that conclusion ; and even [the mother]1193-the mother , disdaining the mention , yet understood the meaning , of despair . And so among [those to whom the subject]3025-those to whom the subject was the most interesting in [the world]695-the world , it was now the strict rule to avoid it with the lips , though the eyes were often filled with it . [Faith Darling]297-faith at first scorned this hard law . " It does seem so unkind , "[297-faith] [she]297-faith used to say , " that even [his]473-twemlow name should be interdicted , as if [he]473-twemlow had disgraced [himself]473-twemlow . If [he]473-twemlow is dead , [he]473-twemlow has died with honour . [None who]8698-none who ever saw [him]473-twemlow can doubt that . But [he]473-twemlow is not dead . [He]473-twemlow will come back to [us]8699-us , perhaps next week , perhaps to - morrow , perhaps even while [we]8699-us are afraid to speak of [him]473-twemlow . If it is for [my]297-faith sake that [you]8700-you behave thus , [I]297-faith am not quite so weak as to require it . "[297-faith] The peculiar circumstances of the case had not only baffled enquiry , but from the very beginning precluded it . [The man with the keenest eyes , sharpest nose , biggest ears , and longest head]3027-the man with the keenest eyes , sharpest nose , biggest ears , and longest head , of all the many sneaks who now conduct what [they]3028-they call ' special enquiries , " could have done nothing with a case like this , because there was no beginning it . Even now , in fair peace , and with large knowledge added , the matter would not have been easy ; but in war universal , and blank ignorance , there was nothing to be done but to sit down and think . And the story invited a good deal of thinking , because of its disappointing turn . During the negotiations for peace in 1801 , and before any articles were signed , orders were sent to [the Cape of [Good Hope]118-good hope]117-the cape of good hope for the return of [a regiment of the line]8701-a regiment of the line , which had not been more than three months there . But [the Cape]119-the cape was likely to be restored to [Holland]120-holland , and [two empty transports returning from [India]121-india]8702-two empty transports returning from india were to call under [convoy]8703-convoy , and bring [home]788-home [these troops]8705-these troops . [One of [the officers]8707-the officers]8706-one of the officers was [Captain Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow , then about twenty - five years of age , and under probation , by [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's decree , for the hand of [the maiden whose heart had been [his]473-twemlow from a time to itself immemorial]8709-the maiden whose heart had been his from a time to itself immemorial . After tiresome days of impatience , [the transports]8710-the transports arrived under conduct of [a frigate]8711-a frigate ; and after another week , [the soldiers]8712-the soldiers embarked with fine readiness for [[their]8712-the soldiers native land]8713-their native land . But before [they]8712-the soldiers had cleared [the Bay]122-the bay , [they]8712-the soldiers met [a brig - of - war]8714-a brig - of - war direct from [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth , carrying despatches for [the officer in command of [the troops]8716-the troops]8715-the officer in command of the troops , as well as for [the captain of [the frigate]8718-the frigate]8717-the captain of the frigate . [Some barbarous tribes on [the coast of [Guinea]123-guinea]8720-the coast of guinea]8719-some barbarous tribes on the coast of guinea , [the part that is called [the Ivory Coast]124-the ivory coast]8721-the part that is called the ivory coast , had plundered and burnt [a British trading station]8722-a british trading station within [a few miles of [Cape Palmas]125-cape palmas]8723-a few miles of cape palmas , and had killed and devoured [the traders]8724-the traders . [These natives]8725-these natives must be punished , and a stern example made , and [a negro monarch of the name of Hunko Jum]8726-a negro monarch of the name of hunko jum must have [[his]8726-a negro monarch of the name of hunko jum palace]8727-his palace burned , if [he]8726-a negro monarch of the name of hunko jum possessed one ; while [[his]8726-a negro monarch of the name of hunko jum rival]8728-his rival , [the king of [the Crumbo tribe]8730-the crumbo tribe , whose name was [Bandeliah]474-bandeliah , who had striven to protect [the traders]8724-the traders]8729-the king of the crumbo tribe , whose name was bandeliah , who had striven to protect the traders , must be rewarded , and have a treaty made with [him]8726-a negro monarch of the name of hunko jum , if [he]8726-a negro monarch of the name of hunko jum could be brought to understand it . [Both sailors]8732-both sailors and [soldiers]6702-soldiers were ready enough to undertake this little spree , as [they]8732-both sailors called it , expecting to have a pleasant run ashore , a fine bit of sport with [the negroes]6764-the negroes , and perhaps a few noserings of gold to take home to [[their]6764-the negroes wives]1142-their wives and [sweethearts]6934-sweethearts . But , alas ! the reality was not so fine . [The negroes who had done all the mischief made off , carrying most of [[their]6764-the negroes houses]1708-their houses with [them]6764-the negroes]8737-the negroes who had done all the mischief made off , carrying most of their houses with them ; and [the palace of [Hunko Jum]475-hunko jum]8739-the palace of hunko jum , if [he]475-hunko jum possessed one , was always a little way further on . [The Colonel]476-the colonel was [a stubborn man]8740-a stubborn man , and so was [the sea - captain good Tories]8741-the sea - captain good tories both , and not desirous to skulk out of scrapes , and leave [better men]2587-better men to pick up [their]2587-better men clumsy breakages . Blue and red vied with [one another]827-one another to scour [the country]6571-the country , and punish [the natives]2280-the natives if only [they]2280-the natives could catch [them]2280-the natives and to vindicate , with much strong language , the dignity of [Great Britain]8746-great britain , and to make an eternal example . But white bones are what [the white man makes , under that slimy sunshine and putrefying moon]8747-the white man makes , under that slimy sunshine and putrefying moon . Weary , slack - jointed , low - hearted as [they]2280-the natives were , the deadly coast - fever fell upon [them]2280-the natives , and [they]2280-the natives shivered , and burned , and groaned , and raved , and leaped into holes , or rolled into camp fires . [The Colonel]476-the colonel died early , and [the Naval Captain]8748-the naval captain followed [him]476-the colonel ; [none]978-none stood upon the order of [their]2280-the natives going ; but [man]6496-man followed [man]6496-man , as in a funeral , to the grave , until there was no grave to go to . The hand of [the Lord]848-the lord was stretched out against [them]2280-the natives ; and never would one have come back to [England]2-england , out of more than five hundred who landed , except for the manhood and vigour of [a seaman]7607-a seaman , [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe , of [the transport [Gwalior]127-the gwalior]8754-the transport gwalior . [This brave and sensible man]8755-this brave and sensible man had been left with [[his]8755-this brave and sensible man ship]7774-his ship lying off to be signalled for , in case of mishap , while [[his]8755-this brave and sensible man consort]8757-his consort and [the frigate]8718-the frigate were despatched in advance to [a creek , about twenty leagues westward]8759-a creek , about twenty leagues westward , where [the land - force triumphant]8760-the land - force triumphant was to join [them]2280-the natives . [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe , with every hand [he]477-captain southcombe could muster , traced [the unfortunate party]8761-the unfortunate party inland , and found [them]8761-the unfortunate party led many leagues in the wrong direction , lost among quagmires breathing death , worn out with vermin , venom , and despair , and hemmed in by [savages lurking for the night]8762-savages lurking for the night , to rush in upon and make an end of [them]8761-the unfortunate party . What need of many words ? [This man]8236-this man , and [[his]8236-this man comrades]8764-his comrades , did more than [any other men on the face of this earth]8765-any other men on the face of this earth could have done without British blood in [them]8761-the unfortunate party . [They]8761-the unfortunate party buried [the many who had died without hope of the decent concealment which [our]8767-our life has had , and therefore [our]8767-our death longs for]8766-the many who had died without hope of the decent concealment which our life has had , and therefore our death longs for ; [they]8761-the unfortunate party took on [their]8761-the unfortunate party shoulders , or on cane wattles , [the many who had made up [their]8761-the unfortunate party minds to die , and were in much doubt about having done it , and [they]8761-the unfortunate party roused up and worked up by the scruff of [their]8761-the unfortunate party loose places]8768-the many who had made up their minds to die , and were in much doubt about having done it , and they roused up and worked up by the scruff of their loose places [the few who could get along on [their]8761-the unfortunate party own legs]8769-the few who could get along on their own legs . And so , with great spirit , and still greater patience , [they]8761-the unfortunate party managed to save quite as many as deserved it . Because , when [they]8761-the unfortunate party came within signal of [the Gwalior]127-the gwalior , [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe , marching slowly with [his]477-captain southcombe long limp burdens , found ready on the sand the little barrel , about as big as a kilderkin , of true and unsullied Stockholm pitch , which [he]477-captain southcombe had taken , as [[his]477-captain southcombe brother]8770-his brother took [Madeira]478-madeira , for ripeness and for betterance , by right of change of climate . With a little of this given choicely and carefully at the back of [every sick man]8771-every sick man 's tongue , and a little more spread across the hollow of [his]477-captain southcombe stomach , [he]477-captain southcombe found [them]8761-the unfortunate party so enabled in the afternoon that [they]8761-the unfortunate party were glad to sit up in the bottom of [a boat]6952-a boat , and resign [themselves]8761-the unfortunate party to [an All - wise Providence]8773-an all - wise providence . [Many]8321-many survived , and blessed [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe , not at first cordially for [the man]921-the man yet remains to be discovered who is grateful to [[his]921-the man doctor]8776-his doctor but gradually more and more , and with that healthy action of the human bosom which is called expectoration , whenever grateful memories were rekindled by the smell of tar . But this is a trifle ; many useful lives were saved , and [the Nation]6787-the nation should have thanked [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe , but did not . After these sad incidents , when sorrow for [old friends]8778-old friends was tempered by the friendly warmth afforded by [their]8778-old friends shoes , a muster was held by [the Major in command]8779-the major in command , and there was only [one officer who could neither assert [himself]8780-one officer who could neither assert himself alive , nor be certified as dead alive , nor be certified as dead]8780-one officer who could neither assert himself alive , nor be certified as dead . That one was [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow , and [the regiment]8781-the regiment would rather have lost [any other two officers]8782-any other two officers . Urgent as it was , for the safety of [the rest]2038-the rest , to fly with every feather from [this pestilential coast]8784-this pestilential coast , sails were handed , [boats despatched]8785-boats despatched , and dealings tried with [Hunko Jum]475-hunko jum , who had reappeared with promptitude , the moment [he]475-hunko jum was not wanted . From [this noble monarch]8786-this noble monarch , and [[his]8786-this noble monarch chiefs]8787-his chiefs , and all [[his]8786-this noble monarch nation]8788-his nation , it was hard to get any clear intelligence , because [their]8778-old friends own was absorbed in absorbing . [They]8778-old friends had found upon the sands a cask of Admiralty rum , as well as a stout residue of unadulterated pitch . Noses , and tongues , and historical romance for a cask had been washed ashore five generations since , and set up for [a god]8789-a god , when the last drop was licked induced [this brave nation]8790-this brave nation to begin upon the rum ; and fashion as powerful with [them]8778-old friends as with [us]8791-us compelled [them]8778-old friends to drink the tar likewise , because [they]8778-old friends had seen [the white men]8792-the white men doing it . This would have made it hard to understand [them]8778-old friends , even if [they]8778-old friends had been [English scholars]8793-english scholars , which [their]8778-old friends ignorance of rum proved [them]8778-old friends not to be ; and [[our]8791-us sailors]8794-our sailors very nearly went [their]8794-our sailors way , after sadly ascertaining nothing , except that the cask was empty . But luckily , just as [they]8778-old friends were pushing off , a very large , black head appeared from behind a vegetable - ivory tree , less than a quarter of a mile away , and [they]8778-old friends knew that this belonged to [Bandeliah]474-bandeliah , [the revered king of the Crumbos , who had evidently smelled rum far inland]8795-the revered king of the crumbos , who had evidently smelled rum far inland . With [him]474-bandeliah [they]8778-old friends were enabled to hold discourse , partly by signs , and partly by means of [an old and highly polished negro , who had been the rat - catcher at [the factory]8797-the factory now consumed]8796-an old and highly polished negro , who had been the rat - catcher at the factory now consumed ; and the conclusion , or perhaps the confusion , arrived at from signs , grunts , grins , nods , waggings of fingers and twistings of toes , translated grandiloquently into broken English , was not far from being to the following effect : To wit , that [two great kings]8798-two great kings reigned [inland]8280-inland , either of [them]8798-two great kings able to eat up [Hunko Jum]475-hunko jum and [Bandeliah]474-bandeliah at a mouthful , but both of [them]8798-two great kings too proud to set foot upon [land that was flat]8800-land that was flat , or in water that was salt . [They]8798-two great kings ruled over [two great nations called [the Houlas]480-the houlas]8801-two great nations called the houlas , and [the Quackwas]479-the quackwas , going out of sight among [great rivers]8802-great rivers and lands with clear water standing over [them]8798-two great kings . And if [the white men]8792-the white men could not understand this , it was because [they]8792-the white men drank salt - water . Moreover , [they]8792-the white men said that of [these two kings]8804-these two kings , [the king of [the Houlas]480-the houlas]8805-the king of the houlas was [a woman]966-a woman , the most beautiful ever seen in all [the world]695-the world , and able to jump over [any man]2500-any man 's head . But [the king of the Quackwas]8809-the king of the quackwas was [a man]6583-a man , and although [he]8809-the king of the quackwas had [more than two thousand wives]8811-more than two thousand wives , and was taller by a joint of a bamboo than [Bandeliah]474-bandeliah whose stature was at least six feet four yet nothing would be of any use to [him]8809-the king of the quackwas , unless [he]8809-the king of the quackwas could come to an agreement with [Mabonga]481-queen mabonga , [the queen of [the Houlas]480-the houlas]8812-the queen of the houlas , to split a durra straw with [him]8809-the king of the quackwas . But [Mabonga]481-queen mabonga was coy , and [understanding men]8813-understanding men , as well as jumping over [them]8813-understanding men , would grant [them]8813-understanding men no other favour than the acceptance of [their]8813-understanding men presents . However , [the other great king]8814-the other great king was determined to have [her]481-queen mabonga for [[his]8814-the other great king wife]6501-his wife , if [he]8814-the other great king abolished all the rest , and for this reason [he]8814-the other great king had caught and kept [the lost Englishman]8816-the lost englishman as [a medicine - man]8817-a medicine - man ; and it was not likely that [he]8814-the other great king would kill [him]8816-the lost englishman , until [he]8814-the other great king failed or succeeded . To further enquiries [Bandeliah]474-bandeliah answered that to rescue [the prisoner]8818-the prisoner was impossible . If it had been [[his]8814-the other great king own newest wife]8819-his own newest wife , [he]8814-the other great king would not push out a toe for [her]8819-his own newest wife . [The great king [Golo]482-the great king golo]8820-the great king golo lived up in high places that overlooked the ground , as [he]8820-the great king golo would [these white men]8821-these white men , and [his]8820-the great king golo armies went like wind and spread like fire . [None of [[his]8820-the great king golo warriors]8823-his warriors]8822-none of his warriors ate [white man]8824-white man 's flesh ; [they]8823-his warriors were afraid it would make [them]8823-his warriors cowardly . A brave heart is generally tender in the middle , to make up for being so firm outside , even as the Durian fruit is . [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe had walked [the poop - deck of [the Gwalior]127-the gwalior]8825-the poop - deck of the gwalior many a time , in the cool of the night , with [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow for [[his]477-captain southcombe companion]8826-his companion , and had taken a very warm liking to [him]477-captain southcombe . So that when [the survivors of [the regiment]8781-the regiment]8827-the survivors of the regiment were landed at [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth , [this brave sailor]8829-this brave sailor travelled at [his]8829-this brave sailor own cost to [Springhaven]3-springhaven , and told [the Rector]909-the rector the whole sad story , making it clear to [him]909-the rector beyond all doubt , that nothing whatever could be done to rescue [the poor young man]8831-the poor young man from [those savages]8832-those savages , or even to ascertain [his]8831-the poor young man fate . For [the Quackwas]479-the quackwas were [an inland tribe , inhabiting vast regions wholly unknown to [any European]8834-any european , and believed to extend to [some mighty rivers]8835-some mighty rivers , and [lakes resembling inland seas]8836-lakes resembling inland seas]8833-an inland tribe , inhabiting vast regions wholly unknown to any european , and believed to extend to some mighty rivers , and lakes resembling inland seas . Therefore [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , in a deep quiet voice , asked [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe one question only whether [he]477-captain southcombe might keep any hope of ever having , by the mercy of [the Lord]848-the lord , [[his]477-captain southcombe only son]8838-his only son restored to [him]477-captain southcombe . And [the sailor]7167-the sailor said yes ; the mistake would be ever to abandon such a hope , for at the moment [he]477-captain southcombe least expected it , [[his]477-captain southcombe son]1187-his son might stand before [him]477-captain southcombe . [He]477-captain southcombe pretended to no experience of [the western coast of [Africa]129-africa]8841-the western coast of africa , and [niggers]8842-niggers [he]477-captain southcombe knew were [a very queer lot]8843-a very queer lot , acting according to [their]8842-niggers own lights , which differed according to [their]8842-niggers natures . But [he]477-captain southcombe was free to say , that in such a condition [he]477-captain southcombe never would think of despairing , though it might become very hard not to do so , as time went on without bringing any news . [He]477-captain southcombe [himself]477-captain southcombe had been in sad peril more than once , and once it appeared quite hopeless ; but [he]477-captain southcombe thought of [[his]477-captain southcombe wife]6501-his wife and [[his]477-captain southcombe children]1659-his children at [home]788-home , and [the Lord]848-the lord had been pleased to deliver [him]477-captain southcombe . [The parson]6618-the parson was rebuked by [this brave man]8849-this brave man 's faith , who made no pretence whatever to piety ; and when [they]8850-they said Goodbye , [their]8850-they eyes were bright with the goodwill and pity of [the human race , who know trouble not inflicted as yet upon monkeys]8851-the human race , who know trouble not inflicted as yet upon monkeys . [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow 's heart fell when [the sailor]7167-the sailor was gone , quite as if [he]477-captain southcombe had lost [his]477-captain southcombe own mainstay ; but [he]477-captain southcombe braced [himself]477-captain southcombe up to the heavy duty of imparting sad news to [[his]477-captain southcombe wife]6501-his wife and [daughter]2226-daughter , and worst of all to [Faith Darling]297-faith . But [the latter]1655-the latter surprised [him]477-captain southcombe by the way in which [she]297-faith bore it ; for while [she]297-faith made no pretence to hide [her]297-faith tears , [she]297-faith was speaking as if they were needless . And the strangest thing of all , in [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow 's opinion , was [her]297-faith curious persistence about [Queen Mabonga]481-queen mabonga . Could [any black woman]8856-any black woman and [she]297-faith supposed [she]297-faith must be that be considered by [white people]8857-white people to be beautiful ? Had [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe ever even seen [her]297-faith ; and if not , how could [he]477-captain southcombe be in such raptures about [her]297-faith attractions ? [She]297-faith did not like to say a word , because [he]477-captain southcombe had been so kind and so faithful to [those poor soldiers , whom it was [his]477-captain southcombe duty to bring [home]788-home safe]8858-those poor soldiers , whom it was his duty to bring home safe ; but if it had not been for that , [she]297-faith might have thought that with [so many children]8860-so many children and [a wife]1647-a wife at [Limehouse]130-limehouse , [he]477-captain southcombe should not have allowed [his]477-captain southcombe mind to dwell so fondly on the personal appearance of [a negress]8862-a negress ! [The Rector]909-the rector was astonished at this injustice , and began to revise [his]909-the rector opinion about [Faith]297-faith as [the fairest and sweetest girl in all [the world]695-the world]8864-the fairest and sweetest girl in all the world ; but [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow smiled , when [she]292-mrs. twemlow had left off crying , and said that [she]292-mrs. twemlow liked [the dear child]8866-the dear child all the better for concluding that [Ponga]483-ponga or whatever [her]292-mrs. twemlow name was must of necessity and at the first glance fall desperately in love with [her]292-mrs. twemlow own Erle . Then [the Rector]909-the rector cried , "[3028-they] Oh , to be sure , that explained it ! But [he]3029-he never could have thought of that , without [[his]3029-he wife]6501-his wife 's assistance . " Two years now , two years of quiet patience , of busy cheerfulness now and then , and of kindness to [others]6525-others always , had made of Faith Darling [a lady to be loved]8869-a lady to be loved for a hundred years , and for ever . The sense of [her]297-faith sorrow was never far from [her]297-faith , yet never brought near to any other by [herself]297-faith ; and [her]297-faith smile was as warm , and [her]297-faith eyes as bright , as if there had never been a shadow on [her]297-faith youth . To be greeted by [her]297-faith , and to receive [her]297-faith hand , and one sweet glance of [her]297-faith large goodwill , was enough to make [an old man]8870-an old man feel that [he]8870-an old man must have been good at some time , and [a young man]1226-a young man hope that [he]8870-an old man should be so by - and - by ; though the tendency was generally contented with the hope .[3029-he] CHAPTER XXXIII FAREWELL , [DANIEL Thoughtful]484-daniel thoughtful for [others]6525-others as [she]3032-her always was , [this lovely and loveable young woman]3033-this lovely and loveable young woman went alone , on the morning of the day that was so sorrowful for [her]3032-her , to bear a little share of [an elder lady]3034-an elder lady 's sorrow , and comfort [her]3032-her with hopes , or at any rate with kindness . [They]3035-they had shed tears together when the bad news arrived , and again when [a twelvemonth]3036-a twelvemonth had weakened feeble hope ; and now that another year had well - nigh killed it in old hearts too conversant with the cruelties of [the world]695-the world , a little talk , a tender look , a gentle repetition of things that had been said at least a hundred times before , might enter by some subtle passage to [the cells of comfort]3038-the cells of comfort . Who knows how the welted vine leaf , when [we]3039-we give it shade and moisture , crisps its curves again , and breathes new bloom upon its veinage ? And who can tell how the flagging heart , beneath the cool mantle of time , revives , shapes itself into keen sympathies again , and spreads itself congenially to the altered light ? Without thinking about it , but only desiring to do a little good , if possible , [Faith]297-faith took the private way through [[[her]297-faith father]754-her father 's grounds]3041-her father 's grounds leading to [the rectory]1415-the rectory , [eastward of [the village]768-the village]3043-eastward of the village . It was scarcely two o'clock , and the sun was shining , and the air clear and happy , as it can be in October . [She]297-faith was walking rather fast , for fear of dropping into the brooding vein , when in [the little fir plantation]3045-the little fir plantation [a man]6583-a man came forth on [her]297-faith path , and stood within a few yards in front of [her]297-faith . [She]297-faith was startled for an instant , because [the place]694-the place was lonely , and [[Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard 's battery crew]3048-captain stubbard 's battery crew had established [their]3048-captain stubbard 's battery crew power to repulse [the French]430-the french by pounding [[their]3048-captain stubbard 's battery crew fellow - countrymen]3049-their fellow - countrymen . But presently [she]297-faith saw that it was [Dan Tugwell]282-dan , looking as unlike [himself]282-dan as [any man]2500-any man can do without the aid of [an artist]1640-an artist , and with some surprise [she]297-faith went on to meet [him]282-dan . Instead of looking bright , and bold , and fearless , with the freedom of [the sea]706-the sea in [his]282-dan open face , and that of the sun in [his]282-dan clustering curls , [young Daniel]282-dan appeared careworn and battered , not only unlike [[his]282-dan proper self]3053-his proper self , but afraid of and ashamed of it . [He]282-dan stood not firmly on the ground , nor lightly poised like [a gallant sailor]3054-a gallant sailor , but loosely and clumsily like [a ploughman who leaves off at the end of [his]3055-a ploughman who leaves off at the end of his furrow to ease the cramp furrow to ease the cramp]3055-a ploughman who leaves off at the end of his furrow to ease the cramp . [His]282-dan hat looked as if [he]282-dan had slept in it , and [his]282-dan eyes as if [he]282-dan had not slept with them . [Miss Darling]277-dolly had always been fond of [Dan]282-dan , from the days when [they]3056-they played on [the beach]776-the beach together , in childhood 's contempt of social law . [[Her]277-dolly old nurse]3058-her old nurse used to shut [her]3058-her old nurse eyes , after looking round to make sure that there was " [nobody]843-nobody coming to tell on [them]8873-them , "[3058-her old nurse] while as pretty [a pair of [children as the benevolent sea]3060-children as the benevolent sea ever prattled with]3059-a pair of children as the benevolent sea ever prattled with were making mirth and music and romance along its margin . And though in ripe boyhood the unfaithful [Daniel]282-dan transferred the hot part of [his]282-dan homage to [the more coquettish Dolly]3061-the more coquettish dolly , [Faith]297-faith had not made any grievance of that , but rather thought all the more of [him]282-dan , especially when [he]282-dan saved [[her]297-faith sister]6807-her sister 's life in a very rash boating adventure . So now [she]297-faith went up to [him]282-dan with a friendly mind , and asked [him]282-dan softly and pitifully what trouble had fallen upon [him]282-dan . At the sweet sound of [her]297-faith voice , and the bright encouragement of [her]297-faith eyes , [he]282-dan felt as if [he]282-dan was getting better . " If [you]297-faith please , [miss]7003-miss , "[282-dan] [he]282-dan said , with a meek salutation , which proved [his]282-dan panisic ideas to be not properly wrought into [his]282-dan system as yet " if [you]297-faith please , [miss]7003-miss , things are very hard upon [me]297-faith . "[297-faith] " Is it money ? "[297-faith] [she]297-faith asked , with the true British instinct that all common woes have their origin there ; " if it is , [I]297-faith shall be so glad that [I]297-faith happen to have a good bit put by just now . "[297-faith] But [Dan]282-dan shook [his]282-dan head with such dignified sadness that [Faith]297-faith was quite afraid of having hurt [his]282-dan feelings . " Oh , [I]297-faith might have known , "[297-faith] [she]297-faith said , " that it was nothing of that kind . [You]282-dan are always so industrious and steady . But what can it be ? Is it anything about [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard and [[his]391-captain stubbard men]2376-his men , because [I]297-faith know [you]282-dan do not like [them]2376-his men , and [none of the old Springhaven people]8877-none of the old springhaven people seem to do so ? Have [you]282-dan been obliged to fight with any of [them]2376-his men , [Daniel]282-dan ? "[297-faith] " No , [miss]7003-miss , no . [I]297-faith would not soil [my]297-faith hand by laying it on any of [such chaps as those]8879-such chaps as those . Unless [they]2376-his men should go for to insult [me]297-faith , [I]297-faith mean , or [any one belonging to [me]297-faith]8880-any one belonging to me . No , [miss]7003-miss , no . It is ten times worse than money , or assault and battery . "[297-faith] " Well , [Daniel]282-dan , [I]297-faith would not on any account , "[297-faith] said [Faith]297-faith , with [her]297-faith desire of knowledge growing hotter by delay , as a kettle boils by waiting " on no account would [I]3063-i desire to know anything that [you]282-dan do not seem to think [my]3063-i advice might help [you]282-dan to get out of . [I]3063-i am not in a hurry , but still [my]3063-i time is getting rather late for what [I]3063-i have to do . By the time [I]3063-i come back from [the rectory]1415-the rectory , perhaps [you]282-dan will have made up [your]282-dan mind about it . Till then , good - bye to [you]282-dan , [Daniel]282-dan . "[3063-i] [He]3063-i stepped out of the path , that [she]297-faith might go by , and only said , " Then goodbye , [miss]7003-miss ; [I]297-faith shall be far away when [you]7003-miss come back . "[297-faith] This was more than the best - regulated , or largest which generally is the worst - regulated feminine mind could put up with . [Miss Darling]277-dolly came back , with [her]277-dolly mind made up to learn all , or to know the reason why . " [Dan]282-dan , this is unworthy of [you]282-dan , "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly said , with [her]277-dolly sweet voice full of sorrow . " Have [I]277-dolly ever been hard or unkind to [you]282-dan , [Dan]282-dan , that [you]282-dan should be so afraid of [me]277-dolly ? "[277-dolly] " No , [miss]7003-miss , never . But too much the other way . That makes it so bad for [me]277-dolly to say good - bye . [I]277-dolly am going away , [miss]7003-miss . [I]277-dolly must be off this evening . [I]277-dolly never shall see [Springhaven]3-springhaven no more , nor [you]7003-miss , [miss]7003-miss nor [nobody else]2736-nobody else . "[277-dolly] " It is quite impossible , [Dan]282-dan . [You]282-dan must be dreaming . [You]282-dan do n't look at all like [yourself]282-dan to - day . [You]282-dan have been doing too much over - time . [I]277-dolly have heard all about it , and how very hard [you]282-dan work . [I]277-dolly have been quite sorry for [you]282-dan on Sundays , to see [you]282-dan in [the gallery]6775-the gallery , without a bit of rest , still obliged to give the time with [your]282-dan elbow . [I]277-dolly have often been astonished that [[your]282-dan mother]7019-your mother could allow it . Why , [Dan]282-dan , if [you]282-dan go away , [you]282-dan will break [her]7019-your mother heart , and [I]277-dolly do n't know how many more in [Springhaven]3-springhaven . "[277-dolly] " No , [miss]7003-miss , no . [They]8891-they very soon mends [them]8891-they . It is [the one as goes away]8892-the one as goes away that gets a deal the worst of it . [I]277-dolly am sure [I]277-dolly do n't know whatever [I]277-dolly shall do , without the old work to attend to . But it will get on just as well without [me]277-dolly . "[277-dolly] " No , it wo n't , "[297-faith] replied [Faith]297-faith , looking at [him]3064-you very sadly , and shaking [her]297-faith head at such cynical views ; " nothing will be the same , when [you]3064-you are gone , [Daniel]282-dan ; and [you]3064-you ought to have more consideration . "[297-faith] " [I]3064-you am going with [a good man]8893-a good man , at any rate , "[3064-you] [he]3064-you answered , " [the freest - minded gentleman that ever came to [these parts]8895-these parts]8894-the freest - minded gentleman that ever came to these parts . [Squire Carne]357-carne , of [Carne Castle]271-carne , if [you]3064-you please , [miss]7003-miss . "[3064-you] " [Mr. Caryl Carne]356-carne ! "[297-faith] cried [Faith]297-faith , in a tone which made [Daniel]282-dan look at [her]297-faith with some surprise . " Is [he]357-carne going away ? Oh , [I]282-dan am so glad ! "[282-dan] " No , [miss]7003-miss ; not [Squire Carne]357-carne [himself]357-carne . Only to provide for [me]3064-you work far away , and not to be beholden any more to [[my]3064-you own people]8898-my own people . And work where [a man]6583-a man may earn and keep [his]6583-a man own money , and hold up [his]6583-a man head while adoing of it . "[3064-you] " Oh , [Dan]282-dan , [you]282-dan know more of such things than [I]3064-you do . And [every man]6516-every man has a right to be independent , and ought to be so , and [I]3064-you should despise [him]6516-every man otherwise . But do n't be driven by it into the opposite extreme of disliking [the people]8901-the people in a different rank "[3064-you] " No , [miss]7003-miss , there is no fear of that the only fear is liking some of [them]8901-the people too much . "[282-dan] " And then , "[297-faith] continued [Faith]297-faith , who was now upon one of [[her]297-faith favourite subjects]3065-her favourite subjects past interruption , " [you]282-dan must try to remember that if [you]282-dan work hard , so do [we]8903-us , or nearly all of [us]8903-us . From the time [[my]297-faith father]860-my father gets up in the morning , to the time when [he]860-my father goes to bed at night , [he]860-my father has not got five minutes as [he]860-my father tells [us]8903-us every day for attending to anything but business . Even at dinner , when [you]282-dan get a good hour , and wo n't be disturbed now will [you]282-dan ? "[297-faith] " No , [miss]7003-miss ; not if all the work was tumbling down . [No workman as [respects]8907-respects [himself]8906-no workman as respects himself]8906-no workman as respects himself would take fifty - nine minutes for sixty . "[282-dan] " Exactly so ; and [you]282-dan are right . [You]282-dan stand up for [your]282-dan rights . [Your]282-dan dinner [you]282-dan have earned , and [you]282-dan will have it . And the same with [your]282-dan breakfast , and [your]282-dan supper too , and a good long night to get over it . Do [you]282-dan jump up in bed , before [you]282-dan have shut both eyes , hearing or fancying [you]282-dan have heard the bell , that calls [you]282-dan out into the cold , and the dark , and a wet saddle , from a warm pillow ? And putting that by , as a trouble of the war , and the chance of being shot at by [dark tall men]8908-dark tall men "[297-faith] here [Faith]297-faith shuddered at [her]297-faith own presentment , as the image of [Caryl Carne]356-carne passed before [her]297-faith " have [you]282-dan to consider , at every turn , that whatever [you]282-dan do though [you]282-dan mean it for the best will be twisted and turned against [you]282-dan by [some one]8909-some one , and made into wickedness that [you]282-dan never dreamed of , by [envious people]8910-envious people , whose grudge against [you]282-dan is that [they]8910-envious people fancy [you]282-dan look down on [them]8910-envious people ? Though [I]282-dan am sure of one thing , and that is that [[my]282-dan father]860-my father , instead of looking down upon [any honest man]8912-any honest man because [he]860-my father is poor , looks up to [him]860-my father ; and so do [I]282-dan ; and so does [every gentleman]8913-every gentleman or [lady]8914-lady . And [any one who goes about to persuade [the working - people]8916-the working - people as [they]8916-the working - people are called , because [they]8916-the working - people have to use [their]8916-the working - people hands more that [people]944-people like [[my]282-dan father]860-my father look down upon [them]8916-the working - people , and treat [them]8916-the working - people like dogs , and all those wicked stories all [I]282-dan can say is , any man who does it deserves to be put in the stocks , or the pillory , or even to be transported as an enemy to [[his]860-my father country]1635-his country]8915-any one who goes about to persuade the working - people as they are called , because they have to use their hands more that people like my father look down upon them , and treat them like dogs , and all those wicked stories all i can say is , any man who does it deserves to be put in the stocks , or the pillory , or even to be transported as an enemy to his country . "[282-dan] [Dan]282-dan looked at [the lady]1524-the lady with great surprise . [He]282-dan had always known [her]1524-the lady to be kind and gentle , and what [the old people]3067-the old people called " mannersome , "[3067-the old people] to every living body that came near [her]1524-the lady . But to hear [her]1524-the lady put , better than [he]282-dan could put [them]3068-them , [his]282-dan own budding sentiments which [he]282-dan thought to be new , with the timeworn illusion of [young Liberals]485-young liberals , and to know from [her]1524-the lady bright cheeks , and brighter eyes , that [her]1524-the lady heart was in every word of it , and to feel [himself]282-dan rebuked for the evil [he]282-dan had thought , and the mischief [he]282-dan had given ear to all this was enough to make [him]282-dan angry with [himself]282-dan , and uncertain how to answer . " [I]277-dolly am certain that [you]282-dan never thought of such things , "[277-dolly] [Miss Darling]277-dolly continued , with [her]277-dolly gentle smile returning ; " [you]282-dan are much too industrious and sensible for that . But [I]277-dolly hear that [some persons]8920-some persons are now in [[our]8921-our parish]8922-our parish who make it [their]8920-some persons business , for some reason of [their]8920-some persons own , to spread ill - will and jealousy and hatred everywhere , to make [us]8921-our all strangers and [foes]8923-foes to [one another]827-one another , and foreigners to [[our]8921-our own country]8925-our own country . [We]8921-our have [enemies]688-enemies enough , by the will of [the Lord]848-the lord as [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow says , for a sharp trial to [us]8921-our , and a lesson to [our]8921-our pride , and a deep source of gratitude , and charity , and good - will though [I]277-dolly scarcely understand how [they]688-enemies come in and , above all , a warning to [us]8921-our to stick together , and not exactly hate , but still abhor , [everybody who has a word to say against [[his]8928-everybody who has a word to say against his own country own country]8929-his own country]8928-everybody who has a word to say against his own country at a time like this . And ten thousand times as much , if [he]8928-everybody who has a word to say against his own country is afraid to say it , but crawls with crafty poison into simple English bosoms . "[277-dolly] " There is nothing of that , [miss]7003-miss , to [my]3069-the young fisherman knowledge , here , "[3069-the young fisherman] [the young fisherman]3069-the young fisherman answered , simply ; " [Springhaven]3-springhaven would never stand none of that ; and [the club]6712-the club drinks the health of [King George]420-king george every night of [their]6712-the club meeting , and stamps on the floor for [him]420-king george . But [I]3069-the young fisherman never shall help to do that any more . [I]3069-the young fisherman must be going , [miss]7003-miss and thank [you]7003-miss . "[3069-the young fisherman] " Then [you]3069-the young fisherman will not tell [me]277-dolly why [you]3069-the young fisherman go ? [You]3069-the young fisherman speak of it as if it was against [your]3069-the young fisherman will , and yet refuse to say what drives [you]3069-the young fisherman . Have [you]3069-the young fisherman been poaching , [Dan]282-dan ? Ah , that is it ! But [I]277-dolly can beg [you]3069-the young fisherman off immediately . [[My]277-dolly father]860-my father is very good even to [strangers]1461-strangers , and as for [his]860-my father doing anything to [you]3069-the young fisherman have no fear , [Dan]282-dan ; [you]3069-the young fisherman shall not be charged with it , even if [you]3069-the young fisherman have been in [Brown Bushes]132-brown bushes . "[277-dolly] [Brown Bushes]132-brown bushes , a copse about a mile inland , was [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's most sacred spot]3071-the admiral 's most sacred spot , when peace allowed [him]747-the admiral to go shooting , because [it]3071-the admiral 's most sacred spot was beloved by woodcocks , [his]747-the admiral favourite birds both for trigger and for fork . But [Daniel]282-dan only shook [his]282-dan head ; [he]282-dan had not been near [Brown Bushes]132-brown bushes . Few things perhaps will endure more wear than feminine curiosity . But when a trap has been set too long , it gets tongue - bound , and grows content without contents . " [Daniel Tugwell]282-dan , "[277-dolly] said [Miss Darling]277-dolly , severely , " if [you]282-dan have not been fighting , or conspiring against [society]8935-society , or even poaching , [I]277-dolly can well understand that [you]282-dan may have reasons for not desiring [my]277-dolly assistance or advice . And [I]277-dolly only wonder that under such circumstances [you]282-dan took the trouble to wait for [me]277-dolly here , as [you]282-dan appear to have done . Good - bye . "[277-dolly] " Oh , do n't be cross , [miss]7003-miss ! please not to be cross , "[282-dan] cried [Daniel]282-dan , running after [her]277-dolly ; " [I]282-dan would tell [you]277-dolly all about it this very instant moment , if it were behoving to [me]282-dan . [You]277-dolly will hear all about it when [you]277-dolly get to [Parson Twemlow 's]285-parson twemlow , for [I]282-dan saw [mother]7013-mother going [there]892-there , afore [she]7013-mother had [her]7013-mother breakfast , though [I]282-dan was not concernable to let [her]7013-mother see [me]282-dan . If [the Squire]8165-the squire had been [home]788-home , [she]7013-mother would have gone up to [Hall]8-the hall first . No , [miss]7003-miss , no . [I]282-dan done nothing to be ashamed of ; and if [you]7003-miss turn back on [me]282-dan , [you]7003-miss 'll be sorry afterwards . "[282-dan] [Faith]297-faith was more apt to think that [she]297-faith had been too sharp than to be so in behaviour to [any one]6859-any one . [She]297-faith began at once , with a blush for [her]297-faith bad ideas , to beg [Dan]282-dan 's pardon , and [he]282-dan saw [his]282-dan way to say what [he]282-dan was come to say . " [You]282-dan always were too good , [Miss Faith]315-faith , too good to be hard upon [any one]6859-any one , and [I]282-dan am sure [you]282-dan have not been hard upon [me]282-dan ; for [I]282-dan know that [I]282-dan look disrespectable . But [I]282-dan could n't find words to say what [I]282-dan wanted , until [you]7003-miss spoke so soft and kind . And perhaps , when [I]282-dan say it , [you]7003-miss 'll be angry with [me]282-dan , and think that [I]282-dan trespass upon [you]7003-miss . "[282-dan] " No , [I]297-faith wo n't , [Dan]282-dan ; [I]297-faith will promise [you]282-dan that . [You]282-dan may tell [me]297-faith , as if [I]297-faith were [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , who says that [he]309-mr. swipes never lost [his]309-mr. swipes temper in [his]309-mr. swipes life , because [he]309-mr. swipes is always right , and [other people]1136-other people wrong . "[297-faith] " Well , [miss]7003-miss , [I]297-faith 'm afraid that [I]297-faith am not like that , and that makes [me]297-faith feel so uncomfortable with the difference between [us]8945-us . Because it is all about [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , and [I]297-faith might seem so impudent . But [you]282-dan know that [I]297-faith would go through fire and water to serve [Miss Dolly]8946-miss dolly , and [I]297-faith durstn't go away forever without one message to [her]8946-miss dolly . If [I]297-faith was in [her]8946-miss dolly own rank of life , [God Almighty]287-god alone should part [us]8945-us , whether [I]297-faith was rich or whether [I]297-faith was poor , and [I]297-faith 'd like to see [any one]6859-any one come near [her]8946-miss dolly ! But being only [an ignorant fellow without any birth or book - learning]8948-an ignorant fellow without any birth or book - learning , [I]297-faith am not such a fool as to forget that the breadth of [the world]695-the world lies between [us]8945-us . Only [I]297-faith may wish [her]8946-miss dolly well , all the same [I]297-faith may wish [her]8946-miss dolly well and happy , [miss]7003-miss ? "[297-faith] " Certainly [you]3073-you may . "[315-faith] [Faith]315-faith blushed at the passion of [his]3073-you words , and sighed at [their]3074-their despair . " [You]3073-you have saved [her]8946-miss dolly life . [She]8946-miss dolly respects and likes [you]3073-you , the same as [[my]315-faith father]860-my father and [I]315-faith do . [You]3073-you may trust [me]315-faith with [your]3073-you message , [Dan]282-dan . "[315-faith] " [I]297-faith suppose it would not be the proper thing for [me]297-faith to see [her]8946-miss dolly once before [I]297-faith go ; just for one minute , with [you]3073-you standing by [her]8946-miss dolly , that [I]297-faith might that [she]8946-miss dolly might "[297-faith] " No , "[315-faith] answered [Faith]315-faith , though it grieved [her]315-faith to say it ; " [we]8952-we must not think of that , [Dan]282-dan . It could do [you]3073-you no good , and it might do [her]8946-miss dolly harm . But if [you]3073-you have any message , to be useful to [her]8946-miss dolly "[315-faith] " The useful part of it must be through [you]3073-you , [miss]7003-miss , and not sent to [her]8946-miss dolly at all , [I]3075-i think , or it would be very impertinent . The kind part is to give [her]8946-miss dolly [my]3075-i good - bye , and say that [I]3075-i would die to help [her]8946-miss dolly . And the useful part is for [yourself]3073-you . For [God]287-god 's sake , [miss]7003-miss , do keep [Miss Dolly]8955-miss dolly out of the way of [Squire Carne]357-carne ! [He]357-carne hath a tongue equal to [any woman]8956-any woman , with the mind of [a man beneath it]8957-a man beneath it . [He]357-carne hath gotten [me]3075-i body and soul ; because [I]3075-i care not the skin of a dab what befalls [me]3075-i . But oh , [miss]7003-miss , [he]357-carne never must get [Miss Dolly]8959-miss dolly . [He]357-carne may be [a very good man]8960-a very good man in some ways , and [he]357-carne is wonderful free - minded ; but [any young lady as marries [him]357-carne]8961-any young lady as marries him had better have leaped into [the Culver Hole]8962-the culver hole . Farewell , [miss]7003-miss , now that [I]3075-i have told [you]7003-miss . "[3075-i] [He]3075-i was gone before [Faith]315-faith could even offer [him]3075-i [her]315-faith hand , but [he]3075-i took off [his]3075-i hat and put one finger to [his]3075-i curls , as [he]3075-i looked back from [the clearing]3076-the clearing ; and [her]315-faith eyes filled with tears , as [she]315-faith waved [her]315-faith hand and answered , " Farewell , [Daniel]282-dan ! "[315-faith] CHAPTER XXXIV CAULIFLOWERS " [They]8964-they cocks and hens , "[309-mr. swipes] [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes used to say in the earlier days of [his]309-mr. swipes empire " bless [you]7003-miss , [[my]332-admiral darling lord]6653-my lord , [they]8964-they cocks and hens knows a good bit of gardening as well as [I]332-admiral darling do . [They]8964-they calls [one another]827-one another , and [they]8964-they comes to see it , and [they]8964-they puts [their]8964-they heads to one side and talks about it , and [they]8964-they say to [one another]827-one another , ' Must be something good there , or [he]309-mr. swipes would n't have made it so bootiful ' ; and then up go [their]8964-they combs , and [they]8964-they tear away into it , like a passel of [Scotchmen]8968-scotchmen at a scratching - match . If [[your]8969-your lordship]6684-your lordship wo n't put a lock on the door , [you]8969-your will never taste a bit of good vegetable . "[332-admiral darling] [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was at length persuaded to allow [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes the privilege of locking [himself]309-mr. swipes in [the kitchen - garden]6710-the kitchen - garden ; and then , for the purpose of getting at [him]309-mr. swipes , a bell was put in the gable of [the tool - house]6816-the tool - house , with a long handle hanging outside the door in [the courtyard]3079-the courtyard towards [the kitchen]1846-the kitchen . Thus [he]309-mr. swipes was able to rest from [his]309-mr. swipes labours , without incurring unjust reproach ; and gradually as [he]309-mr. swipes declined , with increasing decision , to answer the bell when it rang , according to the highest laws of nature it left off ringing altogether . So [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes in [the walled kitchen - garden]3081-the walled kitchen - garden sought peace and ensued it . One quiet November afternoon , when the disappearance of [Dan Tugwell]282-dan had been talked out and done with , a sad mishap befell [this gardener]3082-this gardener , during the performance , or , to speak more correctly , the contemplation of [his]3082-this gardener work . A yawn of such length and breadth and height and profundity took possession of [him]309-mr. swipes that the space it had so well occupied still retained the tender memory . In plainer words , [he]309-mr. swipes had ricked [his]309-mr. swipes jaw , not from general want of usage , but from the momentary excess . " Sarves [me]309-mr. swipes right , "[309-mr. swipes] [he]309-mr. swipes muttered , " for carrying on so , without nothing inside of ' un . Must go to [doctor]8971-doctor , quick step , and no mistake . "[309-mr. swipes] In [this strait]3083-this strait [he]309-mr. swipes set off for [John Prater]358-john prater 's for it was a matter of luck to get ale at [the Hall]6574-the hall , and in such emergency [he]309-mr. swipes must not trust to fortune , and passing hastily through the door , left it unlocked behind [him]309-mr. swipes . Going down [the hill]890-the hill [he]309-mr. swipes remembered this , and had a great mind to go back again , but the unanimous demand of [his]309-mr. swipes system for beer impelled [him]309-mr. swipes downwards . [He]309-mr. swipes never could get up [that hill]3086-that hill again without hydraulic pressure . All might have gone well , and all would have gone well , except for the grievous mistake of Nature in furnishing [women with eyes whose keenness is only exceeded by that of]3087-women with eyes whose keenness is only exceeded by that of [their]3087-women with eyes whose keenness is only exceeded by that of tongues . [The cook at [the Hall]6574-the hall]3088-the cook at the hall , [a superior person though lightly esteemed by [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam]3090-a superior person though lightly esteemed by mrs. cloam had long been ambitious to have a voice in the selection of [her]310-mrs. cloam raw material . If anything was good , who got the credit ? [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , immediately . But if everything was bad , as more often happened , who received the blame ? [Mary Knuckledown]315-faith . [Her]315-faith lawful name was " [Knuckleup]486-knuckleup , "[315-faith] but early misfortunes had reduced [her]315-faith to such mildness that [her]315-faith name became converted as [she]315-faith expressed it in harmony with [her]315-faith nature . Facts having generally been adverse to [her]315-faith , [she]315-faith found some comfort in warm affection for [[their]3091-their natural enemies]3092-their natural enemies and ever - victorious rivals words . Any words coming with a brave rush are able to scatter to the winds the strongest facts ; but big words as [all [our]3094-our great orators]3093-all our great orators know knock them at once on the head and cremate them . But [the cook]1815-the cook was [a kind - hearted woman]3096-a kind - hearted woman , and liked both little and big words , without thinking of them . [She]1815-the cook had put down [her]1815-the cook joint , a good aitch - bone , for roasting than which , if well treated , are few better treats to revolve in the distant salute of the fire until it should ripen for the close embrace , where the tints of gold and chestnut vie , when it came into [her]1815-the cook provident mind with a flash that neither horse - radish nor cauliflower had yet been delivered by [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes . [She]315-faith must run out and pull the long handle in [the yard]1698-the yard , and remind [him]309-mr. swipes gently of [her]315-faith needs , for [she]315-faith stood in some awe of [his]309-mr. swipes character , as [a great annalist of [little people]3099-little people]3098-a great annalist of little people 's lives . Leaving the small dog [Dandolo]487-dandolo with stern orders to keep the jack steadily going , with a stick on the dresser to intimidate one eye , and a sop in the dripping - pan to encourage the other , [Mrs. Knuckledown]488-mrs. knuckledown ran into [the court - yard]3100-the court - yard , just in time to see the last swing of the skirt of [that noble gardener]3101-that noble gardener 's coat , as [he]309-mr. swipes turned the wall corner on [his]309-mr. swipes march towards the tap . [She]315-faith longed to call [him]309-mr. swipes back , but remembered just in time how fearfully cross that had made [him]309-mr. swipes once before , and [she]315-faith was yielding with a sigh to [her]315-faith usual bad luck , when [an eager and triumphant cluck]3102-an eager and triumphant cluck made [her]315-faith look about . [The monarch and patriarch of cocks]3103-the monarch and patriarch of cocks , a magnificent old Dorking , not idly endowed with five claws for the scratch , had discovered something great , and was calling all [[his]309-mr. swipes wives]3104-his wives , and even [[his]309-mr. swipes sons]3105-his sons , as many as yet crowed not against [him]309-mr. swipes , to share this special luck of fortune , or kind mood of [Providence]441-providence . In a minute or two [he]309-mr. swipes had levied [an army , some half - hundred strong]3106-an army , some half - hundred strong , and all spurring [the land]701-the land , to practise [their]3106-an army , some half - hundred strong liberal claws betimes for the gorgeous joy of scattering it . Then the grand old cock , whose name was " [Bill]384-billy blue , "[309-mr. swipes] made [them]3108-them all fall in behind [him]309-mr. swipes , and strutting till [he]309-mr. swipes almost tumbled on [his]309-mr. swipes head , led the march of destruction to the garden door . But , alas , [he]309-mr. swipes had waited for [[his]309-mr. swipes followers]3109-his followers too long , eager as [they]3109-his followers were for rapine . When [he]309-mr. swipes came to [his]309-mr. swipes portal of delight , there stood , stout as [Britannia]489-britannia [herself]489-britannia , and sweeping a long knife for [her]489-britannia trident , [the valiant cook]3110-the valiant cook , to protect [her]489-britannia cauliflowers . " [You]384-billy blue be off , [Bill]384-billy blue , "[489-britannia] [she]489-britannia cried . " [I]489-britannia do n't want to hurt [you]384-billy blue , because [you]384-billy blue have been a good bird in [your]384-billy blue time , but now [you]384-billy blue be growing outrageous . "[489-britannia] [Bill]384-billy blue made a rush for it , but losing a slice of [his]384-billy blue top - heavy comb , retired . " Now 's [my]315-faith opportunity , "[315-faith] said [Mary]315-faith to [herself]315-faith , " for to cut [my]315-faith own cabbage for once in [my]315-faith life , and to see what that old beast does in [here]6711-here . Oh [my]315-faith ! [The old villain]8973-the old villain , and robber that [he]8973-the old villain is ! Bamboozlement is the language for it . "[315-faith] Embezzlement [she]315-faith should have said , and to one who knew as [she]315-faith did how badly the table of [the master]1020-the master was supplied , the suspicion was almost unavoidable . For here [she]315-faith saw in plenteous show , and appetising excellence , a many many of the very things [she]315-faith had vainly craved from [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes . And if it was so now in November , what must it have been two months ago ? Why , [poor [Miss Faith Mary Knuckledown]315-faith 's idol]3112-poor miss faith mary knuckledown 's idol , because of [her]315-faith kindness and sad disappointment had asked a little while ago for a bit of salsify , not for [herself]315-faith [she]315-faith never thought of [herself]315-faith but for [a guest who was fond of it]3113-a guest who was fond of it ; also [the Admiral]747-the admiral [himself]747-the admiral had called out for a good dish of skirrets . But no ; [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes said the weather and the black blight had destroyed [them]3115-them . Yet here [they]3115-them were ; [Mary]315-faith could swear to [them]3115-them both , with [their]3115-them necks above - ground , as if waiting for the washing ! Cauliflowers also as [the cooks]3116-the cooks call broccoli of every kind , here [they]3115-them were in abundance , ten long rows all across [the middle square]3117-the middle square , very beautiful to behold . [Some]3118-some were just curling in [their]3118-some crinkled coronets , to conceal the young heart that was forming , as [Miss]3119-miss in [her]3119-miss teens draws [her]3119-miss tresses around the first peep of [her]3119-miss own palpitation ; others were showing [their]3120-their broad candid bosoms , with bold sprigs of nature 's green lace crisping round ; while [others]6525-others had [their]6525-others ripe breasts shielded from the air by the breakage of [their]6525-others own broad fringe upon them . [Mary]315-faith knew that this was done by [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes [himself]309-mr. swipes , because [he]309-mr. swipes had brought [her]315-faith some in that condition ; but [the unsuspicious master]3122-the unsuspicious master had accepted [his]3122-the unsuspicious master assurance that " [they]8974-they was only fit for pigs as soon as the break - stalk blight come on ['em]8975-'em "[3122-the unsuspicious master] ; and then the next day [he]3122-the unsuspicious master had bought the very same , perhaps at ninepence apiece , from [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's window , trimmed and shorn close , like the head of [a monk]3123-a monk . " [I]3122-the unsuspicious master 'll see every bit of ' un , now that [I]3122-the unsuspicious master be here . "[3122-the unsuspicious master] [Mrs. Knuckledown]488-mrs. knuckledown spoke aloud , to keep up [her]488-mrs. knuckledown courage . " Too bad for that old beast to keep [us]8976-us locked out from the very place [us]8976-us ought to have for pommylarding , because [he]3122-the unsuspicious master saith all the fruit would go into [our]8976-us pockets . And what goes into [his'en]8977-his'en , [I]488-mrs. knuckledown should like to know ? Suppose [I]488-mrs. knuckledown lock [him]3122-the unsuspicious master out , as [he]3122-the unsuspicious master hath locked [us]8976-us out . [He]3122-the unsuspicious master wo n't be back yet for half an hour , anyway . Wish [I]488-mrs. knuckledown could write what a list [I]488-mrs. knuckledown would make , if it was only of the things [he]3122-the unsuspicious master denieth [he]3122-the unsuspicious master hath got ! "[488-mrs. knuckledown] Strong in [her]488-mrs. knuckledown own honesty and loyalty to [[her]488-mrs. knuckledown master]3124-her master , [the cook]1815-the cook turned the key in the lock , and left [Swipes]309-mr. swipes to ring [himself]309-mr. swipes into [[his]309-mr. swipes own garden]3126-his own garden , as [he]309-mr. swipes always called it . That is to say , if [he]309-mr. swipes should return , which was not very likely , before [she]488-mrs. knuckledown had time for a good look round . But [she]488-mrs. knuckledown saw such a sight of things [she]488-mrs. knuckledown had longed for , to redeem [her]488-mrs. knuckledown repute in the vegetable way , as well as such herbs for dainty stuffing , of which [she]488-mrs. knuckledown knew more than [cooks]3127-cooks generally do , that [her]488-mrs. knuckledown cap nearly came off [her]488-mrs. knuckledown head with amazement , and time flew by unheeded . Until [she]488-mrs. knuckledown was startled and terrified sadly by the loud , angry clang of the bell in [the gable]3128-the gable . Not only was [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes come back , but [he]309-mr. swipes was in a furious rage outside , though [his]309-mr. swipes fury was chilled with some shivers of fear . At first , when [he]309-mr. swipes found the door locked against [him]309-mr. swipes , [he]309-mr. swipes thought that [the Admiral]747-the admiral must have come [home]788-home unexpected , and failing to find [him]309-mr. swipes at work , had turned the key against [him]309-mr. swipes , while [himself]309-mr. swipes inside . If so , [his]309-mr. swipes situation would be in sad peril , and many acres of lies would be required to redeem it . For trusting in [[his]309-mr. swipes master]1021-his master 's long times of absence , and full times of public duty when at [home]788-home , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes had grown more private stock , as [he]309-mr. swipes called it , and denied [the kitchen]1846-the kitchen more , than [he]309-mr. swipes had ever done before , in special preparation for some public dinners about to be given at [the Darling Arms]135-the darling arms , by [military officers to naval]3134-military officers to naval , and in turn by [the latter]1655-the latter to [the former]3136-the former ; for those were hospitable days , when [all true Britons]3137-all true britons stuck [[their]3137-all true britons country]1382-their country 's enemy with knife and fork , as well as sword . But learning , as [he]309-mr. swipes soon did at [the stables]3139-the stables , that [the Admiral]747-the admiral was still away , and both [the young ladies]2182-the young ladies were gone for a ride with [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow , [the gardener]8354-the gardener came back in a rage , and rang the bell . " Oh , whatever shall [I]8354-the gardener do ? "[8354-the gardener] the trembling [Mary]315-faith asked [herself]315-faith . " Best take the upper hand if [I]315-faith can . [He]309-mr. swipes 's [a thief]8978-a thief , and [a rogue]8979-a rogue , and [he]309-mr. swipes ought to be frighted . Does [he]309-mr. swipes know [I]315-faith ca n't write ? No , for certain [he]309-mr. swipes dothn't . One of [his]309-mr. swipes big lies about [me]315-faith was a letter [I]315-faith wrote to poor [Jonadab]490-jonadab . "[315-faith] With [her]315-faith courage renewed by the sense of that wrong , [she]315-faith opened the door , and stood facing [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , with a piece of paper in [her]315-faith hand , which [a woman]966-a woman 's quick wit bade [her]315-faith fetch from [her]315-faith pocket . " [Halloa]90-halloa , [madam]8980-madam ! "[8354-the gardener] [the gardener]8354-the gardener exclaimed , with a sweep of [his]8354-the gardener hat and a low salute , which [he]8354-the gardener meant to be vastly satirical ; ' so [[your]315-faith ladyship]3145-your ladyship have come to take the air in [[my]0-i poor garden]3146-my poor garden , instead of tending the spit . And what do [[your]315-faith ladyship]3145-your ladyship think of it , so please [you]315-faith ? Sorry as [I]0-i had any dung about , but had n't no warning of this royal honour . " "[6639-sir] [Sir]6639-sir , " said [Mrs. Knuckledown]488-mrs. knuckledown , pretending to be frightened a great deal more than [she]488-mrs. knuckledown was "[6639-sir] oh , [sir]6639-sir , forgive [me]0-i ! [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i meant no harm . But the fowls was running in , and [I]0-i ran up to stop [them]3150-them . " "[0-i] Oh , that was how [[your]6639-sir ladyship]3145-your ladyship condescended ; and to keep out the fowls , [you]6639-sir locked out [me]0-i ! Allow [me]0-i the royal and unapparelled honour of showing [[your]315-faith ladyship]3145-your ladyship to [[her]3145-your ladyship carriage]3153-her carriage ; and if [I]0-i ever catch [her]3145-your ladyship in [here]6711-here again , [I]0-i 'll pitch [you]315-faith down [the court - yard]3100-the court - yard pretty quick . Be off , [you]315-faith dirty baggage , or [I]0-i wo n't answer for it now ! " "[0-i] Oh , [you]315-faith are too kind , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes ; [I]0-i am sure [you]315-faith are too gentle , to forgive [me]0-i , like of that ! And the little list [I]0-i made of the flowers in [[your]315-faith garden]6806-your garden , [I]0-i shall put it in a teapot till [the Quality]3157-the quality wants something . " [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes gave a start , and [his]309-mr. swipes over - watered eyes could not meet those of [Mary]315-faith , which were mildly set upon [them]8981-them . "[3157-the quality] List ! " [he]309-mr. swipes muttered "[3157-the quality] little list ! What do [you]315-faith please to mean , [Miss]3158-miss ? " "[315-faith] Well , the ' dirty baggage ' means nothing unparalleled , [sir]6639-sir , but just the same as [anybody else]1451-anybody else might do . [Some people]6784-some people calls it a Inventionary , and [some an Emmarandum]3162-some an emmarandum , and [some a Catalogue]3163-some a catalogue . It do n't interfere with [you]6639-sir , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes ; only the next time as [Miss Dolly]277-dolly asks , the same as [she]277-dolly was doing the other day " "[277-dolly] Oh , [she]277-dolly was , was [she]277-dolly ? [The little]3164-the little - ! " [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes used a word concerning [that young lady]8982-that young lady which would have insured [his]309-mr. swipes immediate discharge , together with one from [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's best toe . "[3164-the little] And pray , what was [her]277-dolly observations , [ma'am]6642-ma'am ? " "[277-dolly] It was [Charles]332-admiral darling told [me]0-i , for [he]332-admiral darling was waiting at dinner . Seems that the turnip was not to [her]277-dolly liking , though [I]0-i picked out the very best of what few [you]6639-sir sent in , so [she]277-dolly looks up from [her]277-dolly plate , and [she]277-dolly says : ' Well , [I]0-i can not understand it ! To [me]0-i it is [the greatest mistress in [the world]695-the world]3166-the greatest mistress in the world , ' [she]277-dolly says , ' that [we]3168-we never can get a bit of vegetable fit for eating . [We]3168-we 've got , ' [she]277-dolly says , ' a [kitchen - garden close upon two acres]3169-kitchen - garden close upon two acres , and [a man who calls [himself]3170-a man who calls himself head gardener [head gardener]3171-head gardener]3170-a man who calls himself head gardener , by the name of [Swipes]309-mr. swipes ' [my]0-i pardoning to [you]6639-sir , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , for [the young lady]1315-the young lady 's way of saying it ' and [[his]3170-a man who calls himself head gardener two sons]3173-his two sons , and [[his]3170-a man who calls himself head gardener nephew]3174-his nephew , and [I]0-i dare say soon [[his]3170-a man who calls himself head gardener grandsons]3175-his grandsons . Well , and what comes of it ? ' says [she]277-dolly . ' Why , that [we]3168-we never has a bit of any kind of vegetable , much less of fruit , fit to lay a fork to ! ' [Charles]332-admiral darling was a - pricking up [his]332-admiral darling ears at this , because of [his]332-admiral darling own grumbles , and [the master]1020-the master saw it , and [he]332-admiral darling says , ' Hush , [Dolly]277-dolly ! ' But [she]277-dolly up and answers spiritly : ' No , [I]0-i wo n't hush , [papa]6834-papa , because it is too bad . Only [you]309-mr. swipes leave it to [me]0-i , ' [she]277-dolly says , ' and if [I]0-i do n't keep the key from [that old thief]3178-that old thief excoose [me]0-i , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , for [her]3178-that old thief shocking language ' and find out what [he]3178-that old thief locks up in [there]892-there , [my]0-i name 's not [Horatia Dorothy Darling]275-horatia . ' Oh , do n't let it dwell so on [your]309-mr. swipes mind , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes ! [You]309-mr. swipes know what [young ladies]6673-young ladies be . [They]6673-young ladies says things random , and then goes away and never thinks no more about it . Oh , do n't be upset so or [I]0-i shall have to call [Charles]332-admiral darling ! " [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes took [his]309-mr. swipes hat off to ease [his]309-mr. swipes poor mind , which had lost its way altogether in [other people]1136-other people 's wickedness . "[332-admiral darling] May [I]0-i never set eyes on [that young man]2256-that young man no more ! " [he]309-mr. swipes exclaimed , with more pathetic force than reasoning power . "[2256-that young man] Either [him]2256-that young man or [me]0-i quits [this establishment]3182-this establishment to - morrow . [Ah]3183-ah , [I]0-i know well why [he]2256-that young man left [[his]2256-that young man last place]3184-his last place , and [somebody else]3185-somebody else shall know to - morrow ! " "[3185-somebody else] What harm have poor [Charles]332-admiral darling done ? " [the cook]1815-the cook asked sharply ; "[2256-that young man] it was n't [him]2256-that young man that said it ; it was [Miss Dolly]277-dolly . [Charley]332-admiral darling only told [me]0-i conferentially . " "[332-admiral darling] Oh , [I]0-i know what ' conferentially ' means , when anything once gets among [the womenkind]3186-the womenkind ! But [I]0-i know a thing or two about [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , as will give [her]277-dolly enough to do at [home]788-home , [I]0-i 'll warrant , without coming spying after [me]0-i and [my]0-i affairs . Do n't [you]3188-you be surprised , [cook]3189-cook , whatever [you]3188-you may hear , as soon as ever [the Admiral]747-the admiral returneth . [He]747-the admiral 's [a soft man]3191-a soft man enough in a number of ways , but [he]747-the admiral wo n't put up with everything . [The nasty little vixen]3192-the nasty little vixen , if [she]3192-the nasty little vixen do n't smart for this ! " "[3192-the nasty little vixen] Oh , do n't ' e , now do n't ' e , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , that 's [a dear]3193-a dear ! " cried the soft - hearted [Mrs. Knuckledown]488-mrs. knuckledown ; "[3194-e] do n't ' [e]3194-e tell on [her]3192-the nasty little vixen , [the poor young thing]3195-the poor young thing . If [her]3192-the nasty little vixen hath been carrying on a bit with [some of [them]3196-some of them young hofficers young hofficers]3196-some of them young hofficers , why , it 's only natteral , and [her]3192-the nasty little vixen such [a young booty]3197-a young booty . Do n't ' [e]3194-e be [Dick]398-dick - tell - tale , with a name to it , or without . And perhaps [her]3192-the nasty little vixen never said half the things that [Charles]332-admiral darling hath contributed to [her]3192-the nasty little vixen . " The truth was that [poor Dolly]491-poor dolly had said scarcely one of [them]3196-some of them young hofficers . "[3192-the nasty little vixen] Bain't [no young hofficer]3198-no young hofficer , " [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes replied , contemptuously ; "[3198-no young hofficer] ten times wuss than that , and madder for [the Admiral]747-the admiral . Give [me]0-i that paper , [Miss]3200-miss , and then , perhaps , [I]0-i 'll tell [']3201-' [e.]3202-e. Be no good to [you]3200-miss , and might be useful to [me]0-i . " [Mary]315-faith could not give up the paper , because it was a letter from one of [[her]315-faith adorers]8986-her adorers , which , with the aid of [Jenny Shanks]311-jenny , [she]315-faith had interpreted . "[0-i] No , no , " [she]315-faith said , with a coaxing look ; "[0-i] by - and - by , [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , when [you]309-mr. swipes have told [me]0-i who it is , and when [you]309-mr. swipes have promised not to tell on poor [Miss Dolly]3203-miss dolly . But [nobody]843-nobody sha'n't see it , without [your]309-mr. swipes permission . [We]3205-we 'll have another talk about that to - morrow . But , oh [my]0-i ! look at the time [you]309-mr. swipes have kept [me]0-i , with all the good things to make a hangel 's mouth water ! Bring [me]0-i two cauliflowers in two seconds . [My]0-i beef will want basting long ago ; and if [Dandy hathn't]492-dandy hathn't left [his]492-dandy hathn't job , [he]492-dandy hathn't 'll be pretty well roasted hisself by now . " [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes went muttering up [the walk]8987-the walk , and was forced to cut two of the finest cauliflowers intended for [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's adornment to - morrow . This turned [his]309-mr. swipes heart very sour again , and [he]309-mr. swipes shook [his]309-mr. swipes head , growling in self - commune : "[309-mr. swipes] [You]309-mr. swipes see if [I]0-i do n't do it , [[my]0-i young lady]3206-my young lady . [You]309-mr. swipes speaks again [me]0-i , behind [my]0-i back , and [I]0-i writes again [you]309-mr. swipes , before [your]309-mr. swipes face ; though , in course , [I]0-i need not put [my]0-i name to it . "[0-i] CHAPTER XXXV LOYAL , [AYE LOYAL]493-aye loyal One of the dinners at [the Darling Arms]1392-the darling arms , and perhaps the most brilliant and exciting of the whole , because even [the waiters]3208-the waiters understood the subject , was the entertainment given in the month of December , A.D. 1803 , not only by [the officers of two regiments quartered for the time near [Stonnington]32-stonnington]3209-the officers of two regiments quartered for the time near stonnington , but also by [all the leading people round about those parts]3210-all the leading people round about those parts , in celebration of the great work done by [[His]0-i Majesty 's 38 - gun frigate Leda]136-his majesty 's 38 - gun frigate leda . Several smaller dinners had been consumed already , by way of practice , both for [the cooks]3116-the cooks and [the waiters]3208-the waiters and [the chairman]2840-the chairman , and [Mr. John Prater]358-john prater , who always stood behind [him]358-john prater , with a napkin in one hand and a corkscrew in the other , and [his]358-john prater heart in the middle , ready either to assuage or stimulate . As for [the guests]3214-the guests , it was always found that no practice had been required . " But now , but now "[358-john prater] as [Mr. Prater]358-john prater said , when [[his]358-john prater wife]6501-his wife pretended to make nothing of it , for no other purpose than to aggravate [him]358-john prater , because [she]6501-his wife thought that [he]358-john prater was making too much money , in proportion to what [he]358-john prater was giving [her]6501-his wife " now [we]8988-we shall see what [Springhaven]3-springhaven can do for the good of [the Country]6571-the country and the glory of [herself]3-springhaven . Two bottles and a half a head is the lowest that can be charged for , with the treble X outside , and the punch to follow after . [[His]358-john prater lordship]8990-his lordship is [the gentleman]7635-the gentleman to keep the bottle going . "[6501-his wife] For [the Lord - Lieutenant of [the county]7096-the county]3216-the lord - lieutenant of the county , [the popular Marquis of [Southdown]137-southdown]3218-the popular marquis of southdown , had promised to preside at this grand dinner ; and [everybody]1350-everybody knew what that meant . " Short tongue and long throat , "[8990-his lordship] was [[his]358-john prater lordship]8990-his lordship 's motto in the discharge of all public business , and " Bottle to [the gentleman on [my]358-john prater left]8992-the gentleman on my left ! "[358-john prater] was the practical form of [his]358-john prater eulogies . In a small space like this , there would be no chance for [a sober - minded guest]3221-a sober - minded guest to escape [his]358-john prater searching eye , and [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore appointed to represent [the officers of [the Leda]424-the leda]3222-the officers of the leda , and therefore [the hero of the evening]3223-the hero of the evening felt as happy as a dog being led to be drowned , in view of this liquid ordeal . For [Blyth]429-scudamore was [a temperate and moderate young man]3224-a temperate and moderate young man , neither such a savage as to turn [his]429-scudamore wine to poison , nor yet so [Anti - Christian]494-anti - christian as to turn it into water . Many finer places had been offered for the feast , and foremost amongst them [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's house]3226-the admiral 's house ; but [the committee with sound judgment]3227-the committee with sound judgment had declined [them]3228-them all . The great point was to have a place within easy reach of [boats]1637-boats , and where [gallant naval officers]3230-gallant naval officers could be recalled at once , if [the French]430-the french should do anything outrageous , which [they]430-the french are apt to do at the most outrageous time . But when a partition had been knocked down , and the breach tacked over with festoons of laurel , [Mr. Prater]358-john prater was quite justified in rubbing [his]358-john prater red hands and declaring it as snug a box as could be for the business . There was even a dark elbow where the staircase jutted out , below the big bressemer of the partition , and made a little gallery for [ladies]7458-ladies to hear speeches , and behold [the festive heroes while still fit to be beholden]3232-the festive heroes while still fit to be beholden . And [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , as [vice - chairman , entering into facts masculine and feminine]3233-vice - chairman , entering into facts masculine and feminine , had promised [[his]332-admiral darling daughters]1027-his daughters and [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow , under charge of [[the rector]909-the rector 's wife]2632-the rector 's wife and [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , a peep at this heroic scene , before it should become too convivial . [The rescuers also of [the Blonde]437-the blonde]3237-the rescuers also of the blonde , the flesh and bone , without which [the master brain]3238-the master brain must still have lain stranded , were to have a grand supper in [the covered skittle - alley]3239-the covered skittle - alley , as the joints came away from [their]3237-the rescuers also of the blonde betters , [this lower deck]3240-this lower deck being in command of [Captain Tugwell , who could rouse up [[his]3241-captain tugwell , who could rouse up his crew as fast as his lordship roused his officers crew]2361-his crew as fast as [his]3241-captain tugwell , who could rouse up his crew as fast as his lordship roused his officers lordship roused [[his]3241-captain tugwell , who could rouse up his crew as fast as his lordship roused his officers officers]3243-his officers]3241-captain tugwell , who could rouse up his crew as fast as his lordship roused his officers . [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling had been engaged of late in the service of [[his]332-admiral darling Country]1635-his country so continually , and kept up and down [the great roads]3245-the great roads so much , or in and out of [any little port where [sailors]6531-sailors grew]3246-any little port where sailors grew , that [his]332-admiral darling own door had nearly forgotten [his]332-admiral darling shadow , and [his]332-admiral darling dining - room table the reflection of [his]332-admiral darling face . For , in those days , to keep a good table implied that the table must be good , as well as what was put upon it ; and calico spread upon turpentine was not yet considered the proper footing for the hospitable and social glass . " When shall [Twemlow]380-miss twemlow and [I]747-the admiral have [a hobnob]8993-a hobnob again ? "[747-the admiral] [the Admiral]747-the admiral asked [himself]747-the admiral many a time . " How [the dear old fellow]8994-the dear old fellow loves to see the image of [his]332-admiral darling glass upon the table , and the ruby of [his]332-admiral darling port reflected ! Heigho ! [I]747-the admiral am getting very stiff in the back , and never a decent bit of dinner for'ard . And as for a glass of good wine oh Lord ! [my]747-the admiral timbers will be broken up , before it comes to mend them . And when [I]747-the admiral come [home]788-home for even half an hour , there is all this small rubbish to attend to . [I]747-the admiral must have [Frank]307-frank [home]788-home , to take this stuff off [my]747-the admiral hands , or else keep what [I]747-the admiral abominate , [a private secretary]8997-a private secretary . "[747-the admiral] Among the pile of letters that had lain unopened was one which [he]747-the admiral left to the last , because [he]747-the admiral disliked both the look and the smell of it . A dirty , ugly scrawl it was , bulged out with clumsy folding , and dabbed with wax in the creases . With some dislike [he]747-the admiral tore it open ; and the dislike became loathing , as [he]747-the admiral read : " Hon'd Sir . These foo lines comes from a umble but arty frend to command . Rekwesting of [your]747-the admiral pardon [sir]6639-sir , [i]747-the admiral have [kep a hi same been father of good dawters on the goings on of [[your]747-the admiral fammeley]9000-your fammeley]8999-kep a hi same been father of good dawters on the goings on of your fammeley . [Miss Faith]315-faith [she]315-faith is [a hangel sir]9001-a hangel sir but [Miss Dolly]9002-miss dolly [I]747-the admiral fere no better than [she]315-faith ort to be , and wonderful fond of been noticed . [I]747-the admiral see [her]315-faith keeping company and carryin on dreadful with [a tall dark young man]9003-a tall dark young man as [meens]9004-meens no good and lives to [Widow Shankses]495-widow shankses . Too nites running when the days was short [she]315-faith been up to [the cornder of [[your]747-the admiral grounds]9006-your grounds]9005-the cornder of your grounds to meat [he]9003-a tall dark young man there ever so long . Only [you]747-the admiral hask [her]315-faith if [you]747-the admiral do n't believe [me]747-the admiral and wash [her]315-faith fase same time [sir]6639-sir . Too other peple besides [me]747-the admiral nose it . Excoose hon'd sir this trubble from [[your]747-the admiral obejiant servant]9008-your obejiant servant "[747-the admiral] FAX AND NO [MISSTAKE]496-misstake . " [The Admiral]747-the admiral 's healthy face turned blue with rage and contempt , and [he]747-the admiral stamped with [his]747-the admiral heel , as if [he]747-the admiral had [the writer]2163-the writer under it . To write a stabbing letter , and to dare to deal the stab , and yet fear to show the hand that deals it , was at that time considered a low thing to do . Even now there are [people who so regard it , though a still better tool for a blackguard]9011-people who so regard it , though a still better tool for a blackguard the anonymous post - card is now superseding it . All [the old man]1354-the old man 's pleasure , and cheer , and comfort , and joy in having one day at [home]788-home at last , were dashed and shattered and turned into wretched anxiety by this vile scrawl . [He]1354-the old man meant to have gone down , light of heart , with [a smiling daughter upon either arm]9014-a smiling daughter upon either arm , to [the gallant little festival where [everybody]1350-everybody knew [him]1354-the old man]9015-the gallant little festival where everybody knew him , and [every one]1014-every one admired and loved [him]1354-the old man . [[His]1354-the old man two pretty daughters]9018-his two pretty daughters would sit [upstairs]9019-upstairs , watching from a bow - window though [themselves]9018-his two pretty daughters unseen [all the dashing arrivals and the grand apparel]9020-all the dashing arrivals and the grand apparel . Then when [the Marquis]9021-the marquis made [his]1354-the old man speech , and [the King]6893-the king and [Queen]9023-queen and [Royal Family]9024-royal family rode upon the clouds , and the grandeur of [Great Britain]139-great britain was above the stars of heaven , [the ladies in [the gallery]6775-the gallery]9025-the ladies in the gallery would venture just to show [themselves]9025-the ladies in the gallery , not for one moment with a dream of being looked at , but from romantic loyalty , and the fervour of great sentiments . [People pretending not to know]9027-people pretending not to know would ask , "[496-misstake] Who are [those very lovely ladies]3249-those very lovely ladies ? " And [he]1354-the old man would make believe to know nothing at all about it , but [his]1354-the old man heart would know whether [he]1354-the old man knew it or not . On the very eve of all this well - earned bliss , when it would have refreshed [his]1354-the old man fagged body and soul which were now not so young as [they]9018-his two pretty daughters used to be to hear from [some scoundrel without a name]9028-some scoundrel without a name , that [[his]1354-the old man pet child]951-his pet child , the life of [his]1354-the old man life , was no better than [she]951-his pet child ought to be , which being said of [a woman]966-a woman means that [she]951-his pet child is as bad as [she]951-his pet child can be ! [This fine old gentleman]9031-this fine old gentleman had never received such a cowardly back - handed blow till now , and for a moment [he]1354-the old man bent under it . Then , greatly ashamed of [himself]1354-the old man , [he]1354-the old man arose , and with one strong word , which even [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow might have used under such provocation , [he]1354-the old man trod the vile stuff under foot , and pitched it with the fire - tongs into the fire . After this [he]7004-father felt better , and resolving most stoutly that [he]7004-father never would let it cross [his]7004-father mind again , made a light and cheerful answer to [the profligate one [[his]7004-father young girl who came seeking [him]7004-father]9033-his young girl who came seeking him]9032-the profligate one his young girl who came seeking him . "[7004-father] Oh , [father]7004-father , and [you]7004-father ought to be dressed ! " [she]9032-the profligate one his young girl who came seeking him cried . "[7004-father] Shall [we]3251-we keep [[His]3252-his Majesty]7455-his majesty [the Lord - Lieutenant]3254-the lord - lieutenant waiting ? Do n't let [us]3251-we go at all . Let [us]3251-we stop at [home]788-home , [papa]6834-papa . [We]3251-we never see [you]6834-papa now , more than once in a month ; and [we]3251-we do n't want to see [you]6834-papa from a staircase hole , where [we]3251-we must n't even blow a kiss to [you]6834-papa . [I]0-i have got such a lot of things to tell [you]6834-papa , [dear father]3257-dear father ; and [I]0-i could make [you]6834-papa laugh much more than [they]3258-they will . " "[0-i] But , [[my]0-i darling]6947-my darling all these grand things ? " said [the father]807-the father , gently fingering but half afraid to look at [her]6947-my darling , because of what had been in [his]807-the father own mind ; "[0-i] the sweetest Navy blue , and the brightest Army red , and little bits of silver lace so quiet in between them ! [I]0-i am sure [I]0-i do n't know what to call a quarter of it ; but [the finest ship ever seen under full sail , with the sun coming through [her]3260-the finest ship ever seen under full sail , with the sun coming through her from her royals from [her]3260-the finest ship ever seen under full sail , with the sun coming through her from her royals royals]3260-the finest ship ever seen under full sail , with the sun coming through her from her royals to [her]3260-the finest ship ever seen under full sail , with the sun coming through her from her royals courses " "[6834-papa] Now , [papa]6834-papa , do n't be so ridiculous . [You]6834-papa know that [I]0-i am not [a fine ship]3262-a fine ship at all , but only [a small frigate , about eighteen guns at the outside , [I]0-i should say though [she]3260-the finest ship ever seen under full sail , with the sun coming through her from her royals would be a sloop of war]3263-a small frigate , about eighteen guns at the outside , i should say though she would be a sloop of war , would n't [she]3260-the finest ship ever seen under full sail , with the sun coming through her from her royals ? and come here at any rate for [you]6834-papa to command [her]3260-the finest ship ever seen under full sail , with the sun coming through her from her royals , if [you]6834-papa are not far too lofty [an Admiral]6503-an admiral . " "[6834-papa] Do [you]3265-her love [[your]3265-her old father]3266-your old father , [[my]0-i dear]6598-my dear ? " said [he]6834-papa , being carried beyond [his]6834-papa usual state by the joy in [her]3265-her eyes as [she]3265-her touched [him]6834-papa . "[3265-her] What a shame to ask [me]0-i such a question ? Oh , [papa]6834-papa , [I]0-i ought to say , ' Do [you]6834-papa love [me]0-i ? ' when [you]6834-papa go away weeks and months almost together ! Take that , [papa]6834-papa ; and be quite ashamed of [yourself]6834-papa . " [She]3265-her swept all [her]3265-her breast - knots away anyhow that had taken an hour to arbitrate and flung back [her]3265-her hair that would never be coiled , and with a flash of tears leaping into laughing eyes , threw both arms round [[her]3265-her father]754-her father 's neck , and pressed [her]3265-her cool sweet lips to [his]6834-papa , which were not at all in the same condition . "[6834-papa] There , see what [you]6834-papa 've done for [me]0-i now ! " [she]3265-her cried . "[6834-papa] It will take three - quarters of an hour , [papa]6834-papa , to make [me]0-i look fit to be looked at again . The fashions are growing so ridiculous now it is a happy thing for [us]3271-us that [we]3271-us are a hundred years behind [them]3272-them , as [Eliza Twemlow]293-eliza had the impudence to say ; and really , for [the daughter of a clergyman]3273-the daughter of a clergyman " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't care that for [Eliza Twemlow]293-eliza , " [the Admiral]747-the admiral exclaimed , with a snap of [his]0-i thumb . "[293-eliza] Let [her]293-eliza show [herself]293-eliza as much as there is demand for . Or rather , what [I]0-i mean to say is , let [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow be as beautiful as nature has made [her]293-eliza , [[my]0-i dear]6598-my dear ; and no doubt that is very considerable . But [I]0-i like [you]6598-my dear to be different ; and [you]6598-my dear are . [I]0-i like [you]6598-my dear to be simple , and shy , and retiring , and not to care twopence what [any one]6859-any one thinks of [you]6598-my dear , so long as [[your]6598-my dear father]6666-your father is contented . " [Dolly]491-poor dolly looked at [[her]491-poor dolly father]754-her father , as if there were [no other man in [the world]695-the world]9038-no other man in the world for the moment . Then [her]491-poor dolly conscience made [her]491-poor dolly bright eyes fall , as [she]491-poor dolly whispered : "[6834-papa] To be sure , [papa]6834-papa . [I]0-i only put these things on to please [you]6834-papa ; and if [you]6834-papa do n't like them , away they go . Perhaps [I]0-i should look nicer in [[my]0-i great - aunt]3278-my great - aunt 's shawl . And [my]0-i feet would be warmer , oh ever so much ! [I]0-i know where it is , and if [you]6834-papa prefer the look of it " "[6834-papa] No , no ! " cried [the simple old father]9040-the simple old father , as [the girl]9041-the girl tripped away in hot haste to seek for it ; "[6834-papa] [I]0-i forbid [you]0-i to make such a guy of [yourself]0-i . [You]0-i must not take [my]0-i little banter , [darling]7330-darling , in such a matter - of - fact way , or [I]0-i must hold [my]0-i tongue . " "[0-i] Thank [God]287-god , " [he]9040-the simple old father continued to [himself]9040-the simple old father , as [Miss Dolly]9042-miss dolly ran away , to repair [her]3280-the simple little soul damages ; "[0-i] [the simple little soul]3280-the simple little soul thinks of [nobody]843-nobody but [me]0-i ! How could [I]0-i be such [a fool]6566-a fool as to imagine harm of [her]3280-the simple little soul ? Why , [she]3280-the simple little soul is quite [a child]775-a child , [a bigger child]3284-a bigger child than [I]0-i am . [I]0-i shall enjoy [my]0-i evening all the more for this . " And truly there seemed to be no reason why all [the guests at that great festival]9043-the guests at that great festival , save [those who had speeches to make]9044-those who had speeches to make , should not enjoy [their]9043-the guests at that great festival evening thoroughly . Great preparations had been made , and goodly presents contributed ; [plenty of serving - men]9045-plenty of serving - men would be [there]892-there , and [John Prater]358-john prater now growing white - headed and portly was becoming so skilful [a caterer]9047-a caterer that if anything was suggested to [him]358-john prater , [he]358-john prater had always thought of it long ago . The only grief was that the hour should be so late five o'clock , an unchristian time , as [they]9048-they said , for who could have manners after starving so long ? There was some sense in this ; but the unreasonable lateness of the hour could not be helped , because [the Lord - Lieutenant]3254-the lord - lieutenant had to wait upon [the King]6893-the king at eight o'clock that morning . That [he]3254-the lord - lieutenant could do so , and yet be in [Springhaven]3-springhaven by five , seemed almost impossible ; for only ten years ago the journey took two days . But the war seemed to make everything go quicker , and it was no use to wonder at anything . Only if everything else went quicker , why should dinner the most important of [them]9048-they all come slower ? And as yet there was [nobody]843-nobody to answer this ; though perhaps there is [no one]6581-no one to ask it now . All things began very beautifully . [The young ladies]2182-the young ladies slipped in unobserved , and [the elder blessings of mankind]9054-the elder blessings of mankind came after , escorting [themselves]2182-the young ladies with dignity . Then [the heroes who had fought]9055-the heroes who had fought , and [the gallants who had not had the luck yet , but were eager for it]9056-the gallants who had not had the luck yet , but were eager for it , came pleasantly clanking in , well girt to demolish ox and sheep , like [Ajax]497-ajax , in lack of loftier carnage . [The rector]909-the rector said grace , and [the Marquis]9021-the marquis amen , and in less than two minutes every elbow was up , and every mouth at business . There was very little talking for the first half hour . In those days emptiness was not allowed to make the process of filling a misery . While [these fine fellows]9059-these fine fellows were still in the prime of [their]9059-these fine fellows feeding , bent over and upon it , [two men with empty stomachs]9060-two men with empty stomachs , and a long way between [them]9059-these fine fellows and [their]9059-these fine fellows victuals , stood afar regarding [them]9059-these fine fellows . That is to say , just far enough to be quite out of sight from the windows , in the gloom of the December evening ; but at the same time near enough , to [their]9059-these fine fellows own unhappiness , to see and even smell the choice affairs across [the road]1063-the road . "[0-i] For what , then , hast [thou]3285-thou brought [me]0-i here ? " [the shorter man]9062-the shorter man sharply asked [the tall one]9063-the tall one , both being in an uncomfortable place in a hedge , and with briars that scratched [them]9059-these fine fellows . "[3285-thou] Is it to see [other people]1136-other people eat , when to eat [myself]0-i is impossible ? [You]0-i have promised to show [me]0-i a very fine thing , and leagues have [I]0-i traversed to please [you]0-i . Fie , then , what is it ? To see eat , eat , eat , and drink , drink , drink , and have nothing for [myself]0-i ! " "[6556-my friend] [[My]0-i friend]6556-my friend , " said [the tall man]2929-the tall man , "[6556-my friend] [I]0-i have not brought [you]6556-my friend [here]6711-here with any desire to improve [your]6556-my friend appetite , which is always abundant , and can not be gratified for several hours , and with poor stuff then , compared to what [you]6556-my friend are beholding . [Those men]3289-those men are feeding well . [You]6556-my friend can see how [they]3289-those men enjoy it . There is not a morsel in [their]3289-those men mouths that has not a very choice flavour of its own distinguished relish . See , there is the venison just waiting to be carved , and a pheasant between every two of [them]3289-those men . If only the wind was a little more that way , and the covers taken off the sauce - boats , and the gravy ah , do [I]0-i perceive a fine fragrance , or is it a desirous imagination ? " "[3290-the wicked self - command] Bah ! [you]6556-my friend are of the cold - blood , [the wicked self - command]3290-the wicked self - command . For [me]0-i it is either to rush in , or rush away . No longer can [I]0-i hold [my]0-i nose and mouth . And behold [they]3289-those men have wine grand wine the wine of [Sillery]498-sillery , of [Medoc]140-medoc , of [Barsac]141-barsac , and of [Burgundy]142-burgundy ! By the bottles [I]0-i can tell [them]3289-those men , and by all the Saints " "[6556-my friend] Be not so excited , for [you]6556-my friend can not smack the lips . It is too late now to envy [them]3289-those men [their]3289-those men solids , because [they]3289-those men have made such speed with [them]3289-those men . But listen , [[my]0-i dear friend]7397-my dear friend " and here [the tall man]2929-the tall man whispered into the ear of [[his]0-i brisk companion]9066-his brisk companion , who danced with delight in the ungenial hedge , till [his]9066-his brisk companion face was scarred with brambles . "[6556-my friend] It is magnificent , it is droll , it is what [you]6556-my friend call in [England]2-england one grand spree , though of that [you]6556-my friend understand not the signification . But , [my]0-i faith , it is at the same time barbarous , and almost too malignant . " "[403-charron] Too benevolent [Charron]403-charron , " said [the tall stern man]9067-the tall stern man , "[403-charron] that shall rest upon [my]0-i conscience , not on [yours]6556-my friend . The object is not to spoil [their]3289-those men noisy revel , but to gain instruction of importance . To obtain a clear idea of the measures [they]3289-those men adopt ah , [you]6556-my friend see , [you]6556-my friend are as quick as lightning . This urgent message is upon official paper , which [I]0-i have taken from the desk of [that very stupid Stubbard]3292-that very stupid stubbard . Take the horse [Jerry]366-jerry holds at the corner , and [the officer]3293-the officer 's hat and cape provided are ample disguise for so dark a night . Take [the lane behind [the hills]3295-the hills]3294-the lane behind the hills , and gallop two miles eastward , till [you]6556-my friend come to [the shore]716-the shore again , then turn back towards [the village]768-the village by way of [the beach]776-the beach , and [you]6556-my friend will meet [the Coast - guard on duty]3299-the coast - guard on duty , [a stupid fellow called [Vickers]499-vickers]3300-a stupid fellow called vickers . [Your]6556-my friend horse by that time will be piping and roaring : [he]3300-a stupid fellow called vickers can go like the wind , but [his]3300-a stupid fellow called vickers own is broken . The moment [you]6556-my friend see [Vickers]499-vickers , begin to swear at [your]6556-my friend horse . [I]0-i have practised [you]6556-my friend in d ns , for an emergency . " "[0-i] Ten thousand thunders , [I]0-i can say d n now to equal and surpass the purest born of [all Britons]3301-all britons . " "[6556-my friend] Not so loud , [[my]0-i friend]6556-my friend , until by - and - by . [The Coast - guard]3303-the coast - guard will come to [you]6556-my friend , and [you]6556-my friend pull up with [your]6556-my friend horse hanging down [his]3300-a stupid fellow called vickers head , as if dead - beaten . Using [your]6556-my friend accomplishment again , [you]6556-my friend say : ' Here , take this on to [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling . [My]0-i nag is quite done , and [I]0-i must get to [Stonnington]32-stonnington to call [Colonel James]476-the colonel . For [your]6556-my friend life , run , run . [You]6556-my friend 'll get a guinea , if [you]6556-my friend look sharp . ' Before [he]3300-a stupid fellow called vickers can think of it , turn [your]6556-my friend horse , and make back to [the lane]1837-the lane , as if for [Stonnington]32-stonnington . But instead of that , gallop back to [[our]3305-our ruins]3306-our ruins ; and [we]3305-our 'll go up [the hill]890-the hill , and see what comes of it . " "[3305-our] It is very good , it is magnificent . But will not [the sentinel]3308-the sentinel perceive [my]0-i voice and accent ? " "[3308-the sentinel] Not [he]3308-the sentinel ; [he]3308-the sentinel is [a very honest and therefore stupid fellow]3309-a very honest and therefore stupid fellow . Give [him]3308-the sentinel no time , answer no questions . Be all in a rush , as [you]6556-my friend so generally are . [I]0-i would do it [myself]0-i , but [I]0-i am too well known . Say , will [you]6556-my friend undertake it ? It will be a fine joke for [you]6556-my friend . " About half an hour after this , [the Lord - Lieutenant]3254-the lord - lieutenant having hammered on the table with an empty bottle , stood up to propose the chief toast of the evening [the gallant crew of the Leda]9069-the gallant crew of the leda , and [the bold sailors of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]9070-the bold sailors of springhaven . [[His]3254-the lord - lieutenant lordship]8990-his lordship had scarcely had a bottle and a half , and was now in the prime of [his]3254-the lord - lieutenant intellect . [A very large man]9072-a very large man , with a long brocaded coat of ruby - coloured cloth , and white satin breeches , a waistcoat of primrose plush emblazoned with the Union - jack then the popular device in gorgeous silks with a margin of bright gold , and a neckcloth pointed and plaited in with the rarest lace , worth all the rest put together what a pity it seemed that [such a man]9073-such a man should get drunk , or at any rate try so hard to do it . There was not a pimple on [his]9073-such a man face , [his]9073-such a man cheeks were rosy and glistening , but not flushed ; and [his]9073-such a man eyes were as bright and clear and deep as a couple of large sapphires . [This nobleman]9074-this nobleman said a few words , without any excitement , or desire to create it , every word to the point , and the best that could be chosen not to go beyond the point . There was no attempt at eloquence , and yet the speech was eloquent , because it suggested so much more than was said . More excitable natures , overcome by half a bottle , resolved to have the other half , in honour of that toast . Then [the Marquis]9021-the marquis did a very kind and thoughtful thing , for which [he]9021-the marquis deserved a bottle of the Royal Tokay , such as even [Napoleon]385-napoleon could not obtain . When the cheering was done , and every eye was fixed upon the blushing Scudamore who felt [himself]9073-such a man , under that fixture , like an insect under a lens which the sun is turning into a burning - glass [the Chairman]2840-the chairman perceived [his]9073-such a man sad plight , and to give [him]9073-such a man more time and more spirit , rose again . "[3310-gentlemen] [Gentlemen]3310-gentlemen , " [he]0-i said , "[3310-gentlemen] or [I]0-i would rather call [you]3310-gentlemen [brother Englishmen]3311-brother englishmen at this moment , [I]0-i have forgotten one thing . Before [[our]3312-us young hero]3313-our young hero replies to [his]3313-our young hero health , let [us]3312-us give [him]3313-our young hero that spirited song ' [Billy Blue]384-billy blue , ' which is well known to [every man here]3314-every man here , [I]0-i 'll be bound . Tell [the drummer down there]3315-the drummer down there to be ready for chorus . " [Billy Blue]384-billy blue , though almost forgotten now because [the enemy]6515-the enemy would not fight [him]3313-our young hero , [the blockader of [Brest]143-brest]9078-the blockader of brest , [the hardy , skilful , and ever watchful Admiral Cornwallis]9079-the hardy , skilful , and ever watchful admiral cornwallis , would be known to [us]3312-us nearly as well as [Nelson]438-nelson , if fame were not a lottery . As [the Lord - Lieutenant]3254-the lord - lieutenant waved [his]3254-the lord - lieutenant hand , [the company]9081-the company rose with one accord , and followed the lead of [his]3254-the lord - lieutenant strong clear voice in the popular song , called "[384-billy blue] [BILLY BLUE]384-billy blue "[384-billy blue] 1 " ' Tis a terrible time for [Englishmen]1559-englishmen ; [All tyrants]9083-all tyrants do abhor [them]1559-englishmen ; [Every one of [them]1559-englishmen]829-every one of them hath to fight with ten , And [the Lord]848-the lord alone is for [them]1559-englishmen . But [the Lord]848-the lord hath given the strong right hand , And the courage to face the thunder ; If [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman treads [this English land]9088-this english land , [He]7265-a frenchman shall find [his]7265-a frenchman grave thereunder .[384-billy blue] CHORUS [Britannia]489-britannia is [the Ocean - Queen]3316-the ocean - queen , and [she]489-britannia standeth staunch and true , With [Nelson]438-nelson for [her]489-britannia faulchion keen , and [her]489-britannia buckler [Billy Blue]384-billy blue . 2 " [They]9089-them are mustering on [yon Gallic coasts]9090-yon gallic coasts , [You]9091-you can see [them]9089-them from [this high land]9092-this high land , The biggest of [all the outlandish hosts That ever devoured [an island]9094-an island]9093-all the outlandish hosts that ever devoured an island . [There]892-there are steeds that have scoured [the Continent]54-the continent , Ere ever [one]6539-one might say , ' Whoa , there ! ' And ships that would fill [the Thames]144-the thames and [Trent]145-trent , If [we]9097-we would let [them]9089-them go [there]892-there .[3316-the ocean - queen] CHORUS But [England]2-england is [the Ocean - Queen]3316-the ocean - queen , and it shall be hard to do ; Not [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman shall skulk in between [herself]7265-a frenchman and [her]7265-a frenchman Billy Blue . 3 " From [the smiling bays of [Devonshire]146-devonshire]9099-the smiling bays of devonshire To [the frowning cliffs of [Filey]147-filey]9100-the frowning cliffs of filey , Leaps forth [every son of [an English sire]9102-an english sire , To fight for [[his]9101-every son of an english sire , to fight for his native isley native isley]9103-his native isley]9101-every son of an english sire , to fight for his native isley . [He]9101-every son of an english sire , to fight for his native isley hath drawn the sword of [[his]9101-every son of an english sire , to fight for his native isley father]6889-his father now From the rusty sheath it rattled in ; And Dobbin , who dragged the peaceful plough , Is neighing for the battle - din .[3316-the ocean - queen] CHORUS For [Albion]20-albion still is [Ocean - Queen]3319-ocean - queen , and though [[her]3319-ocean - queen sons]3320-her sons be few , [They]3320-her sons challenge [the world]695-the world with [a dauntless mien]3322-a dauntless mien , and the flag of [Billy Blue]384-billy blue . 4 " Then pledge [me]3319-ocean - queen [your]9105-your English palm , [[my]3319-ocean - queen lad]8665-my lad ; Keep the knuckles for [Sir Frenchman]381-frenchman ; [No slave]9107-no slave can [you]9105-your be till [you]9105-your change [[your]9105-your dad]9108-your dad , And [no son of yours]9109-no son of yours [a henchman]9110-a henchman . The fight is to come ; and [we]9111-we will not brag , Nor expect whatever [we]9111-we sigh for , But stand as the rock that bears the flag [Our]9111-we duty is to die for .[3319-ocean - queen] CHORUS For Englishmen confront serene whatever [them]3323-them betideth ; And [England]2-england shall be [Ocean 's Queen]148-ocean 's queen as long as [the world]695-the world abideth . " What with the drum and the fifes of one of [the regiments now at [Stonnington]32-stonnington]9112-the regiments now at stonnington , and the mighty bass of [some sea - captains]9113-some sea - captains vehement in chorus , these rough and rolling lines were enough to frighten [a thousand Frenchmen]9114-a thousand frenchmen , while proving the vigour of British nerve , and fortitude both of heart and ear . When [people]944-people have done a thing well , [they]944-people know it , and applaud [one another]827-one another to include [themselves]944-people ; and even [the ladies , who were meant to be unseen]9117-the ladies , who were meant to be unseen , forgot that and waved [their]9117-the ladies , who were meant to be unseen handkerchiefs . Then up and spoke [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore , in the spirit of the moment ; and all that [he]429-scudamore said was good and true , well - balanced and well - condensed , like [himself]429-scudamore . [His]429-scudamore quiet melodious voice went further than [the Lord - Lieutenant]3254-the lord - lieutenant 's , because it was new to the air of noise , and that fickle element loves novelty . All was silence while [he]429-scudamore spoke , and when [he]429-scudamore ceased great uproar . "[3325-that lad] [That lad]3325-that lad will do , " said [the Marquis]9021-the marquis to [[his]9021-the marquis supporter]9120-his supporter on the right hand ; "[3325-that lad] [I]0-i was just like [him]3325-that lad at that age [myself]0-i . Let [me]0-i draw this cork it is the bottle of the evening . None but [[my]0-i own fellows]3326-my own fellows understand a cork , and [they]3326-my own fellows seem to have got away somewhere . What the doose are [they]3326-my own fellows about why , halloa , [Darling]332-admiral darling ! What 's the meaning of all this , at such a time ? " "[3326-my own fellows] Well , [[my]0-i lord]6653-my lord , [you]6653-my lord must judge for [yourself]6653-my lord , " said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , who had made [his]747-the admiral way quietly from the bottom of the table . "[6653-my lord] [We]3328-we know that false alarms are plentiful . But this looks like business , from the paper it is written on ; and [I]0-i know that [old Dudgeon]501-old dudgeon is as solid as [myself]0-i . [Vickers the Coast - guard]3329-vickers the coast - guard brought it in , from [an officer whose horse was blown , who had orders to get somehow to [Stonnington]32-stonnington]3330-an officer whose horse was blown , who had orders to get somehow to stonnington . " "[3329-vickers the coast - guard] Is [Vickers]499-vickers [a knave]3331-a knave , or [a fool who is likely to be made the victim of a very low joke]3332-a fool who is likely to be made the victim of a very low joke ? There are hundreds of [jealous scoundrels]3333-jealous scoundrels eager to spoil every patriotic gathering . Ah , this looks rather serious , though , if [you]6653-my lord can vouch for the paper . " "[6653-my lord] [I]0-i can vouch for the paper , [[my]0-i lord]6653-my lord , and for [Vickers]499-vickers ; but not for [Dudgeon]501-old dudgeon 's signature . Of that [I]0-i have no knowledge though it looks right enough , so far as [I]0-i know . Shall [I]0-i read it aloud , and let [officers who are not under [my]0-i command]3335-officers who are not under my command judge for [themselves]3335-officers who are not under my command , as [I]0-i shall judge for those [I]0-i have the honour to command ? " [The Lord - Lieutenant]3254-the lord - lieutenant , with [his]3254-the lord - lieutenant cork just squeaking in the neck of the bottle , nodded ; and [the Admiral]747-the admiral , with [officers crowding round]9124-officers crowding round , read aloud as follows , part being in type , and part in manuscript : "[0-i] [Commander of [Coast - defence at [Hythe]150-hythe]3337-coast - defence at hythe]3336-commander of coast - defence at hythe , to [Vice - Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , [Springhaven]3-springhaven . " French fleet standing in , must have slipped [Cornwallis]502-cornwallis . Do all [you]3339-you can . Not a moment to lose . Signed "[501-old dudgeon] [BELLAMY DUDGEON]501-old dudgeon . " "[501-old dudgeon] Well , it may be true , or it may be a lie , " said [the Marquis]9021-the marquis , pouring carefully ; "[501-old dudgeon] [my]0-i opinion is the latter ; but [I]0-i have nothing to do with it officially , according to the new arrangements . [Every gentleman]8913-every gentleman must judge for [himself]8913-every gentleman . And [I]0-i mean to abide by [my]0-i own judgment , which strongly recommends [me]0-i to finish this bottle . " "[3339-you] Probably [you]3339-you are right enough ; and in [your]3339-you place perhaps [I]0-i should do the same , " [the Admiral]747-the admiral answered , quietly ; "[0-i] but be the alarm either true or false , [I]0-i am bound to act otherwise . [All Naval Officers present]3340-all naval officers present will be good enough to follow [me]0-i , and prepare to rejoin if ordered . [We]3341-we shall very soon know from the signal - point , unless fog has set in suddenly , whether [we]3341-we are bound to beat a general alarm . " [All the sons of the sea]9127-all the sons of the sea arose quietly , and were despatched with brief orders to the right and left , to communicate with [[their]9127-all the sons of the sea signal stations]9128-their signal stations , while [Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard hurried back to [[his]0-i battery]8040-his battery . "[3342-they] What cold blood [they]3342-they do display ! " whispered [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman , who had returned with [the author of the plot]9131-the author of the plot to watch the issue from a point of vantage . "[0-i] [My]0-i faith , [they]3342-they march slowly for [[their]3342-they native land]8713-their native land ! Not less than six bottles of great French wine did [I]0-i anticipate to steal through the window , while [they]3342-they fell out precipitous . But there sits [a man big enough to leave [me]0-i nothing not even a remainder of [my]0-i own body]3344-a man big enough to leave me nothing not even a remainder of my own body . [Soul of [St. Denis]151-st. denis]3345-soul of st. denis , can it be that [they]3342-they question the word of [a gentleman]863-a gentleman ? " "[3342-they] Not [they]3342-they ! " replied [Carne]357-carne , who was vexed , however ; "[3342-they] [they]3342-they are taking things easily , according to the custom of [the nation]6787-the nation . But two good things [we]3348-we have done , [friend Charron]403-charron ; [we]3348-we have learned [their]3342-they proceedings , and [we]3348-we have spoiled [their]3342-they feasting . " "[3348-we] But not at all ; [they]3342-they are all coming back to enjoy it all the more ! " cried [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman . "[3348-we] Oh that [I]0-i were [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , to get such a dinner , and to be so loyal to it ! "[3348-we] CHAPTER XXXVI FAIR CRITICISM Few things can be worse for [a very young woman]3350-a very young woman than to want to be led by [somebody]842-somebody , and yet find [nobody fit to do it]3352-nobody fit to do it . Or at any rate , through superior quickness and the knowledge of it , to regard [old friends]8778-old friends and [relatives of experience]3354-relatives of experience as [very slow coaches]3355-very slow coaches , and prigs or prudes , who can not enter into quick young feelings , but deal in old saws which grate upon [them]3342-they . Not to moralise about it for if [young ladies]6673-young ladies hate anything , it is such moralising [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly was now in that uncomfortable frame of mind when advice is most needed , yet most certain to be spurned . [She]277-dolly looked upon [[her]277-dolly loving and sensible sister]3357-her loving and sensible sister as one who was fated to be [an old maid]6853-an old maid , and was meant perhaps by nature for that condition , which appeared to [herself]277-dolly the most abject in [the world]695-the world . And even without that conclusion about [Faith]315-faith [she]277-dolly would have been loth to seek counsel from [her]315-faith , having always resented most unduly what [she]277-dolly called [her]315-faith ' superior air of wisdom . " [Dolly]277-dolly knew that [she]277-dolly was quicker of wit than [[her]277-dolly sister]6807-her sister as [shallow waters]9134-shallow waters run more rapidly and [she]277-dolly fancied that [she]277-dolly possessed a world of lively feelings into which the slower intellect could not enter . For instance , [[their]9135-their elder brother]9136-their elder brother [Frank]307-frank had just published a volume of poems , very noble in [their]9135-their way , and glowing with ardour for freedom , democracy , and the like , as well as exhibiting fine perception of sound , and great boldness in matters beyond sounding , yet largely ungifted with knowledge of nature , whether human or superior . "[277-dolly] Better stick to [his]3360-his law - books , " [the Admiral]747-the admiral had said , after singing out some of the rhyme of it to the tune of "[277-dolly] [Billy Benbow]503-billy benbow " ; "[277-dolly] never sit on the wool - sack by spewing oakum this way . " [Faith]315-faith had tried , as a matter of duty , to peruse this book to its cover ; but [she]315-faith found it beyond even [her]315-faith good - will , and mild sympathy with everything , to do so . There was not the touch of nature in it which makes [humble people]9138-humble people feel , and tickles even the very highest with desire to enter into it . So [Faith]315-faith declared that it must be very clever , and no doubt very beautiful , but [she]315-faith [herself]315-faith was so stupid that [she]315-faith could not make out very clearly what it was all about . "[277-dolly] Well , [I]0-i understand every word of it , " [Miss Dolly]9139-miss dolly cried , with a literary look . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't see how [you]3361-you can help doing that , when [you]3361-you know all about [Frank]307-frank , who wrote it . Whenever it is not quite clear , it is because [he]307-frank wants [us]3362-us to think that [he]307-frank knows too much , or else because [he]307-frank is not quite certain what [he]307-frank wants to mean [himself]307-frank . And as for [his]307-frank talk about freedom , and all that , [I]0-i do n't see why [you]3361-you should object to it . It is quite the fashion with [all clever people]3363-all clever people now , and it stops [them]3363-all clever people from doing any mischief . And [nobody]843-nobody pays much attention to [them]3363-all clever people , after the cruel things done in [France]45-france when [I]0-i was seven or eight years old . If [I]0-i see [Frank]307-frank , [I]0-i shall tell [him]307-frank that [I]0-i like it . " "[0-i] And [I]0-i shall tell [him]307-frank that [I]0-i do n't , " said [Faith]315-faith . "[0-i] It can not do [anybody]838-anybody any good . And what [they]3366-they call ' freedom ' seems to mean making free with [other people]1136-other people 's property . " These poems were issued in one volume , and under one title [The Harmodiad]504-the harmodiad although there must have been some half - hundred of them , and not more than nine odes to freedom in [the lot]9140-the lot . Some were almost tolerable , and others lofty rubbish , and [the critics not knowing [the author]9142-the author]9141-the critics not knowing the author spoke [their]9141-the critics not knowing the author bright opinions freely . [The poet]9143-the poet , though shy as a mouse in [his]9143-the poet preface , expected a mountain of inquiry as to the identity of [this new bard]9144-this new bard , and modestly signed [himself]505-asteroid "[505-asteroid] [Asteroid]505-asteroid , " which made [[his]505-asteroid own father]6995-his own father stare and swear . [Growing sore prematurely from much keelhauling for the reviewers of the period]9146-growing sore prematurely from much keelhauling for the reviewers of the period were patriotic , and the English public anti - Gallic [Frank]307-frank quitted [[his]307-frank chambers]9147-his chambers at [Lincoln 's Inn]152-lincoln 's inn , and came [home]788-home to be comforted for [Christmas]506-christmas . This was the wisest thing that [he]307-frank could do , though [he]307-frank felt that it was not [Harmodian]507-harmodian . In spite of all crotchets , [he]307-frank was not [a bad fellow]9149-a bad fellow , and not likely to make [a good lawyer]9150-a good lawyer . As the fates would have it being naturally hostile to [poets who defy [them]9151-poets who defy them]9151-poets who defy them , by [the same coach]9152-the same coach to [Stonnington]32-stonnington came [Master Johnny]508-johnny , in high feather for [his]508-johnny Christmas holidays . Now [these two brothers]9153-these two brothers were as different of nature as [[their]9153-these two brothers sisters]9154-their sisters were , or more so ; and unlike [the gentler pair]9155-the gentler pair , each of [these]9153-these two brothers cherished lofty disdain for [the other]893-the other . [Frank]307-frank looked down upon [the school - boy]9157-the school - boy as [an unlicked cub without two ideas]9158-an unlicked cub without two ideas ; the bodily defect [he]307-frank endeavoured to cure by frequent outward applications , but the mental shortcoming was beneath [his]307-frank efforts . [Johnny]508-johnny meanwhile , who was as hard as nails , no sooner recovered from a thumping than [he]508-johnny renewed and redoubled [his]508-johnny loud contempt for [a great lout over six feet high , who had never drawn a sword or pulled a trigger]9159-a great lout over six feet high , who had never drawn a sword or pulled a trigger . And now for the winter this book would be a perpetual snowball for [him]508-johnny to pelt [[his]508-johnny big brother]9160-his big brother with , and yet like [a critic]9161-a critic be scarcely fair object for a hiding . In season out of season , [upstairs down - stairs]9162-upstairs down - stairs , even in the breakfast and [the dinner chambers]9163-the dinner chambers , [this young imp]9164-this young imp poked clumsy splinters worse than thorns , because so dull into the tender poetic side ; and [people , who laugh at the less wit]9165-people , who laugh at the less wit the better , laughed very kindly , to please [the boy]7259-the boy , without asking whether [they]9165-people , who laugh at the less wit vexed [the man]921-the man . And the worst of it was that [the author]9142-the author too must laugh . All this might be looked down at by [a soul well hoisted upon the guy - ropes of contempt]9169-a soul well hoisted upon the guy - ropes of contempt ; and now and then a very solid drubbing given handsomely upon other grounds to [the chief tormentor]9170-the chief tormentor solaced the mind of unacknowledged merit . But as the most vindictive measure to the man who has written an abusive letter is to vouchsafe [him]921-the man no reply , so to [the poet who rebukes the age]9171-the poet who rebukes the age the bitterest answer it can give is none . [Frank Darling]307-frank could retaliate upon [[his]307-frank brother]8770-his brother [Johnny]508-johnny , and did so whenever [he]307-frank could lay hold of [him]508-johnny alone ; but the stedfast silence of [[[his]307-frank sister]9173-his sister Faith to whom one of [his]307-frank loftiest odes was addressed , and of [[his]307-frank lively father]9175-his lively father]9174-his sister faith to whom one of his loftiest odes was addressed , and of his lively father , irked [him]307-frank far more than a thousand low parodies . [Dolly]277-dolly alone was some comfort to [him]307-frank , some little vindication of true insight ; and [he]307-frank was surprised to find how quickly [her]277-dolly intelligence which until now [he]307-frank had despised had strengthened , deepened , and enlarged itself . Still [he]307-frank wanted [some one older , bigger , more capable of shutting up the mouth]9176-some one older , bigger , more capable of shutting up the mouth , and nodding instead of showing such a lot of red tongue and white teeth , before [he]307-frank could be half as snug as [a true poet]9177-a true poet should be , upon the hobs of [his]307-frank own fire . And happily [he]307-frank found [his]307-frank Anti - Zoilus ere long . One day [he]307-frank was walking in a melancholy mood along [the beach]776-the beach towards [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge , doubting deeply in [his]307-frank honest mind whether [he]307-frank ever should do any good , in versification , or anything else . [He]307-frank said to [himself]307-frank that [he]307-frank had been too sanguine , eager , self - confident , ardent , impetuous , and , if the nasty word must be faced , even too self - conceited . Only yesterday [he]307-frank had tried , by delicate setting of little word - traps , to lead [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow towards the subject , and obtain [that kind - hearted man]9179-that kind - hearted man 's comforting opinion . But no ; [the gentle Rector]9180-the gentle rector would not be brought to book , or at any rate not to that book ; and [the author]9142-the author had sense enough to know without a wink that [his]307-frank volume had won volumes of dislike . [Parnassus]509-parnassus could never have lived till now without two heads one to carry on with , while the other is being thumped to pieces . While [the critics]9182-the critics demolish one peak , [the poet]9143-the poet withdraws to the other , and assures [himself]9143-the poet that [the general public]9184-the general public , [the larger voice of [the nation]6787-the nation]9185-the larger voice of the nation , will salute [him]9143-the poet there . But alas , [Frank Darling]307-frank had just discovered that even that eminence was not [his]307-frank , except as a desert out of human sight . For [he]307-frank had in [his]307-frank pocket a letter from [[his]307-frank publishers]9187-his publishers , received that dreary morning , announcing a great many copies gone gratis , six sold to the trade at a frightful discount , and six to [the enterprising public]9188-the enterprising public . All these facts combined to make [him]307-frank feel uncommonly sad and sore to - day . [A man of experience]9189-a man of experience could have told [him]307-frank that this disappointment was for [his]307-frank good ; but [he]307-frank failed to see it in that light , and did not bless the blessing . Slowly and heavily [he]307-frank went on , without much heed of anything , swinging [his]307-frank clouded cane now and then , as some slashing reviews occurred to [him]307-frank , yet becoming more peaceful and impartial of mind under the long monotonous cadence and quiet repetitions of [the soothing sea]9190-the soothing sea . For now [he]307-frank was beyond [the Haven]153-the haven head the bulwark that makes [the bay]7359-the bay [a pond in all common westerly weather and waves that were worthy of the name]9192-a pond in all common westerly weather and waves that were worthy of the name flowed towards [him]307-frank , with a gentle breeze stepping over them . The brisk air was like a fresh beverage to [him]307-frank , and the fall of the waves sweet music . [He]307-frank took off [his]307-frank hat , and stopped , and listened , and [his]307-frank eyes grew brighter . Although the waves had nothing very distinct to say in dying , yet [no two]9193-no two if [you]9194-you hearkened well , or at any rate [no two in succession]9195-no two in succession , died with exactly the same expression , or vanished with precisely the same farewell . Continual shifts went on among them , and momentary changes ; each in proper sequence marching , and allowed its proper time , yet at any angle traversed , even in its crowning curl , not only by the wind [[its]9196-its father]9197-its father , but by the penitent return and white contrition of [its shattered elder brother]9198-its shattered elder brother . And if this were not enough to make [a samely man]9199-a samely man take interest in perpetually flowing changes , the sun and clouds , at every look and breath , varied variety . [Frank Darling]307-frank thought how small [his]307-frank griefs were , and how vain [his]307-frank vanity . Of all the bubbly clots of froth , or frayed and shattered dabs of drift , flying beside [him]307-frank or falling at [his]307-frank feet , every one was as good as [his]307-frank ideas , and as valuable as [his]307-frank labours . And of all the unreckoned waves advancing , lifting their fugitive crests , and roaring , there certainly was not one that fell with weight so futile as [his]307-frank own . Who cared even to hear [his]307-frank sound ? What ear was soothed by [his]307-frank long rhythm , or what mind solaced by the magnitude of [his]307-frank rolling ? Suddenly [he]307-frank found that some mind was so . For when [he]307-frank had been standing a long while thus , chewing the salt cud of marine reflections , [he]307-frank seemed to hear something more intelligible than [the sea]706-the sea . With more surprise than interest [he]307-frank walked towards the sound , and stood behind the corner of a jutting rock to listen . In another second [his]307-frank interest overpowered [his]307-frank surprise , for [he]307-frank knew every word of the lines brought to [his]307-frank ears , for the very simple reason that they were [his]307-frank own . Round the corner of [that rock]9201-that rock , so absorbed in admiration that [he]307-frank could hear no footstep , [a very fine young man of the highest order]9202-a very fine young man of the highest order was reading aloud in a powerful voice , and with extremely ardent gesticulation , a fine passage from that greatly undervalued poem , the Harmodiad , of and concerning the beauties of Freedom "[505-asteroid] No crown upon [her]3368-her comely head [she]3368-her bore , No wreath [her]3368-her affluent tresses to restrain ; A smile the only ornament [she]3368-her wore , [Her]3368-her only gem a tear for [others]6525-others ' pain . [Herself]3368-her did not [her]3368-her own mishaps deplore , Because [she]3368-her lives immortal as the dew , Which falling from the stars soon mounts again ; And in this wise [all space]3370-all space [she]3368-her travels through , Beneficent as [heaven]2017-heaven , and to [the earth]1037-the earth more true . " [Her]3368-her blessings all may win who seek the prize , If only [they]9203-they be faithful , meek , and strong , And crave not that which [others]6525-others ' right denies , But march against [the citadel of wrong]9205-the citadel of wrong . A glorious army this , that finds allies Wherever [God]287-god hath built the heart of [man]6496-man With attributes that to [Himself]6496-man belong ; By [Him]6496-man ordained to crown what [He]6496-man began , And shatter despotism , which is [the foul fiend]9207-the foul fiend 's ban . "[307-frank] [Frank]307-frank thought that [he]307-frank had never heard nobler reading , sonorous , clear , well timed , well poised , and of harmonious cadence . The curved rock gave a melodious ring , and the husky waves a fine contrast to it , while [the reader]2164-the reader was so engrossed with grandeur the grandeur of [Frank]307-frank 's own mind ! that [his]307-frank hat could evidently not contain [his]307-frank head , but was flung at the mercy of [his]307-frank feet . What a fine , expressive , and commanding face ! If [Frank Darling]307-frank had been a Frenchman which [he]307-frank sometimes longed to be , for the sake of that fair Liberty the scene , instead of being awkward , would have been elegant , rapturous , ennobling . But being of [the clumsy English race]3374-the clumsy english race , [he]307-frank was quite at a loss what to do with [himself]307-frank . On paper [he]307-frank could be effusive , ardent , eloquent , sentimental ; but not a bit of that to meet [the world]695-the world in [his]307-frank own waistcoat . [He]307-frank gave a swing to [his]307-frank stick , and walked across the opening as if [he]307-frank were looking at sea - gulls . And on [he]307-frank would have walked without further notice , except a big gulp in [his]307-frank throat , if it had not been for a trifling accident . Somehow or other [the recitative gentleman]3376-the recitative gentleman 's hat turned over to the wind , and that active body which never neglects any sportive opportunity got into the crown , with the speed of [an upstart]1482-an upstart , and made off with it along the stones . A costly hat it was , and comely with rich braid and satin loops , becoming also to a well - shaped head , unlike the chimney - pot of the present day , which [any man]2500-any man must thank [God]287-god for losing . However , [the owner]887-the owner was so wrapped up in poetry that [his]887-the owner breeches might have gone without [his]887-the owner being any wiser . " [Sir]6639-sir , "[307-frank] said [Frank Darling]307-frank , after chasing the hat which could not trundle as [our]3380-our pots do , combining every possible absurdity , " excuse [me]307-frank for interrupting [you]6639-sir , but this appears to be [your]6639-sir hat , and it was on its way to [a pool of salt - water]9209-a pool of salt - water . "[307-frank] " Hat ! [my]3381-the other gentleman hat ? "[3381-the other gentleman] replied [the other gentleman]3381-the other gentleman . " Oh , to be sure ! [I]307-frank had quite forgotten . [Sir]6639-sir , [I]307-frank am very much obliged to [you]6639-sir . [My]307-frank hat might have gone to the devil , [I]307-frank believe , [I]307-frank was so delightfully occupied . Such a thing never happened to [me]307-frank before , for [I]307-frank am very hard indeed to please ; but [I]307-frank was reading , [sir]6639-sir ; [I]307-frank was reading . Accept [my]307-frank thanks , [sir]6639-sir ; and [I]307-frank suppose [I]307-frank must leave off . "[307-frank] " [I]307-frank thought that [I]307-frank heard a voice , "[307-frank] said [Frank]307-frank , growing bold with fear that [he]307-frank should know no more , for [the other]893-the other was closing [his]893-the other book with great care , and committing it to a pouch buckled over [his]893-the other shoulder ; " and [I]893-the other fear that [I]893-the other broke in upon a pleasant moment . Perhaps [I]893-the other should have pleased [you]6639-sir better if [I]893-the other had left this hat to drown . "[893-the other] " [I]1556-the stranger seem ungrateful , "[1556-the stranger] [the stranger]1556-the stranger answered , with a sweet but melancholy smile , as [he]1556-the stranger donned [his]1556-the stranger hat and then lifted it gracefully to salute [its rescuer]3384-its rescuer ; " but it is only because [I]1556-the stranger have been carried far away from all thoughts of self , by the power of a much larger mind . Such a thing may have occurred to [you]6639-sir , [sir]6639-sir , though it happens very seldom in one life . If so , [you]6639-sir will know how to forgive [me]1556-the stranger . "[1556-the stranger] " [I]3385-the anxious poet scarcely dare ask or rather [I]3385-the anxious poet would say "[3385-the anxious poet] stammered [the anxious poet]3385-the anxious poet " that [I]1556-the stranger can not expect [you]6639-sir to tell [me]1556-the stranger the name of [the fortunate writer who has moved [you]6639-sir so]9214-the fortunate writer who has moved you so . "[1556-the stranger] " Would to Heaven that [I]893-the other could ! "[893-the other] exclaimed [the other]893-the other . " But [this great poet]9215-this great poet has withheld [his]9215-this great poet name [all great poets]9216-all great poets are always modest but it can not long remain unknown . Such grandeur of conception and force of language , combined with such gifts of melody , must produce universal demand to know the name of [this benefactor]9217-this benefactor . [I]893-the other can not express [myself]893-the other as [I]893-the other would desire , because [I]893-the other have been brought up in [France]45-france , where literature is so different , and [people]944-people judge a work more liberally , without recourse to politics . This is a new work , only out last week ; and [a friend of [mine]893-the other]9219-a friend of mine , [a very fine judge of literature]9220-a very fine judge of literature , was so enchanted with it that [he]9219-a friend of mine bought a score of copies at once , and as [my]893-the other good stars prevailed , [he]9219-a friend of mine sent [me]893-the other one . [You]307-frank are welcome to see it , [sir]6639-sir . It is unknown in these parts ; but will soon be known all over [Europe]47-europe , unless these cruel wars retard it . "[893-the other] With a face of deep gravity , [Caryl Carne]356-carne put into [Frank Darling]307-frank 's hand a copy of [his]307-frank own book , quite young , but already scored with many loving marks of admiration and keen sympathy . [Frank]307-frank took it , and reddened with warm delight . " [You]307-frank may not understand it at first , "[893-the other] said [the other]893-the other ; " though [I]893-the other beg [your]307-frank pardon for saying that . What [I]893-the other mean is , that [I]893-the other can well suppose that [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , though [a good judge in general]9223-a good judge in general , would probably have [his]7125-an englishman judgment darkened by insular prejudices , and the petty feeling which calls itself patriotism , and condemns whatever is nobler and larger than itself . [[My]893-the other friend]6556-my friend tells [me]893-the other that [the critics]9182-the critics have begun to vent [their]9182-the critics little spite already . [The author]9142-the author would treat [them]9182-the critics with calm disdain ! "[893-the other] " [Horribly nasty fellows]9227-horribly nasty fellows ! "[307-frank] cried [Frank]307-frank . " [They]9227-horribly nasty fellows ought to be kicked ; but [they]9227-horribly nasty fellows are below contempt . But if [I]307-frank could only catch [them]9227-horribly nasty fellows here "[307-frank] " [I]356-carne am delighted to find , "[356-carne] replied [Carne]356-carne , looking at [him]356-carne with kind surprise , " that [you]356-carne agree with [me]356-carne about that , [sir]6639-sir . Read a few lines , and [your]356-carne indignation against that low lot will grow hotter . "[356-carne] " It can not grow hotter , "[9142-the author] cried [the author]9142-the author ; " [I]9142-the author know every word that [the villains]6671-the villains have said . Why , in that first line that [I]9142-the author heard [you]356-carne reading , [the wretches]9230-the wretches actually asked [me]9142-the author whether [I]9142-the author expected [[my]9142-the author beautiful goddess]9231-my beautiful goddess to wear [her]9231-my beautiful goddess crown upon [her]9231-my beautiful goddess comely tail ! "[9142-the author] " [I]307-frank am quite at a loss to understand [you]356-carne , [sir]6639-sir . Why , [you]356-carne speak as if this great work were [your]356-carne own ! "[307-frank] " So it is , every word of it , "[307-frank] cried [Frank]307-frank , hurried out of all reserve by excitement . " At least , [I]356-carne do n't mean that it is a great work though [others]6525-others , besides [[your]356-carne good self]9234-your good self , have said Are [you]356-carne sure that [[your]356-carne friend]8539-your friend bought twenty copies ? [[My]356-carne publishers]9236-my publishers will have to clear up that . Why , [they]9236-my publishers say , under date of yesterday , that [they]9236-my publishers have only sold six copies altogether . And it was out on [Guy Fawkes]510-guy fawkes ' Day , two months ago ! "[356-carne] [Caryl Carne]356-carne 's face was full of wonder . And the greatest wonder of all was its gravity . [He]356-carne drew back a little , in this vast surprise , and shaded [his]356-carne forehead with one hand , that [he]356-carne might think . " [I]356-carne can hardly help laughing at [myself]356-carne , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , " for being so stupid and so slow of mind . But a coincidence like this is enough to excuse anything . If [I]356-carne could be sure that [you]356-carne are not jesting with [me]356-carne , seeing how [my]356-carne whole mind is taken up with this book "[356-carne] " [Sir]6639-sir , [I]307-frank can feel for [your]6639-sir surprise , "[307-frank] answered [Frank]307-frank , handing back the book , for which [the other]893-the other had made a sign , " because [my]893-the other own is even greater ; for [I]893-the other never have been read aloud before by [anybody else]1451-anybody else [I]893-the other mean , of course ; and the sound is very strange , and highly gratifying at least , when done as [you]6639-sir do it . But to prove [my]893-the other claim to the authorship of the little work which [you]6639-sir so kindly esteem , [I]893-the other will show [you]6639-sir the letter [I]893-the other spoke of . "[893-the other] [The single - minded poet]3390-the single - minded poet produced from near [his]3390-the single - minded poet heart a very large letter with much sealing - wax endorsed , and [the fervent admirer of [his]3390-the single - minded poet genius]3391-the fervent admirer of his genius read : " [DEAR SIR]9239-dear sir , In answer to [your]6639-sir favour to hand , [we]9240-we beg to state that [your]6639-sir poetical work the Harmodiad , published by [[our]9240-we firm]9241-our firm , begins to move . Following the instructions in [your]6639-sir last , [we]9240-we have already disposed of more than fifty copies . Forty - two of these have been distributed to [those who will forward the interests of the book]9242-those who will forward the interests of the book , by commending it to [the Public]1405-the public ; six have been sold to the trade at a discount of 75 per cent . ; and six have been taken by [private purchasers]9244-private purchasers , at the full price of ten shillings . [We]9240-we have reason to anticipate a more rapid sale hereafter . But the political views expressed in the poems as [we]9240-we frankly stated to [you]6639-sir at first are not likely to be popular just now , when [the Country]6571-the country is in peril , and the Book trade incommoded , by the immediate prospect of a French invasion . [We]9240-we are , [dear sir]9239-dear sir , [[your]6639-sir obedient servants]9247-your obedient servants , TICKLEBOIS , LATHERUP , BLINKERS , Co. To [Mr. FRANK DARLING]307-frank , [Springhaven Hall]9-springhaven hall . "[3391-the fervent admirer of his genius] " [You]6639-sir can not call that much encouragement , "[307-frank] said [Frank]307-frank ; " and it is [a most trusty and honourable house]9248-a most trusty and honourable house . [I]307-frank can not do what [a friend of mine]9219-a friend of mine has done , who went to [inferior publishers]9250-inferior publishers denounce [them]9250-inferior publishers as [rogues]9251-rogues , and call [myself]307-frank [a martyr]9252-a martyr . If the book had been good , it would have sold ; especially as [all the poets]9253-all the poets now are writing vague national songs , full of slaughter and brag , like that ' [Billy Blue]384-billy blue ' thing [all [our]9240-we fishermen]9254-all our fishermen are humming . "[307-frank] " [You]6639-sir have nothing to do but to bide [your]6639-sir time . In the long - run , fine work is sure to make its way . Meanwhile [I]3391-the fervent admirer of his genius must apologise for praising [you]6639-sir to [your]6639-sir face , in utter ignorance , of course . But it must have made [you]6639-sir feel uncomfortable . "[3391-the fervent admirer of his genius] " Not at all ; far otherwise , "[307-frank] said [the truthful Frank]307-frank . " It has been the very greatest comfort to [me]307-frank . And strange to say , it came just when [I]307-frank wanted it most sadly . [I]307-frank shall never forget [your]6639-sir most kind approval . "[307-frank] " In that case [I]307-frank may take the liberty of introducing [myself]307-frank , [I]307-frank trust . [You]6639-sir have told [me]307-frank who [you]6639-sir are , in the most delightful way . [I]307-frank have no such claim upon [your]6639-sir attention , or upon that of [the world]695-the world at large . [I]307-frank am only the last of an ill - fated race , famous for nothing except ruining [themselves]9256-themselves . [I]307-frank am [Caryl Carne]356-carne , of yonder ruin , which [you]6639-sir , must have known from childhood . "[307-frank] [Frank Darling]307-frank lifted [his]307-frank hat in reply to the other 's more graceful salutation , and then shook hands with [him]307-frank heartily . " [I]307-frank ought to have known who [you]6639-sir are , "[307-frank] [he]307-frank said ; " for [I]307-frank have heard of [you]6639-sir often at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . But [you]6639-sir have not been [there]892-there since [I]307-frank came down , and [we]9258-we thought that [you]6639-sir had left [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood . [[Our]9258-we [little village]9261-little village]9260-our little village is like the ear of [the tyrant]9262-the tyrant , except that it carries more false than true sound . [I]307-frank hope [you]6639-sir are come to remain among [us]9258-we , and [I]307-frank hope that [we]9258-we shall see [you]6639-sir at [[[my]307-frank father]860-my father 's house]9264-my father 's house . Years ago [I]307-frank have heard that there used to be no especial good - will between [[your]6639-sir family]7209-your family and [mine]307-frank petty disputes about boundaries , no doubt . How narrow and ridiculous such things are ! [We]9258-we live in a better age than that , at any rate , although [we]9258-we are small enough still in many ways . "[307-frank] " [You]6639-sir are not ; and [you]6639-sir will enlarge [many others]9266-many others , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne answered , as if the matter were beyond debate . " As for boundaries now , [I]307-frank have none , because [the estates]7226-the estates are gone , and [I]307-frank am all the richer . That is the surest way to liberate the mind . "[307-frank] " Will [you]6639-sir oblige [me]307-frank , "[307-frank] said [Frank]307-frank , to change the subject , for [his]307-frank mind did not seek to be liberated so , and yet wished [its new admirer]3392-its new admirer to remain in admiration , " by looking along [the shore]716-the shore towards [Springhaven]3-springhaven as far as [you]6639-sir can see , and telling [me]307-frank whether [any one]6859-any one is coming ? [[My]307-frank sisters]9270-my sisters were to follow [me]307-frank , if the weather kept fine , as soon as [they]9270-my sisters had paid a little visit at [the rectory]1415-the rectory . And [my]307-frank sight is not good for long distances . "[307-frank] " [I]307-frank think [I]307-frank can see [two ladies]9272-two ladies coming , or at any rate two figures moving , about a mile or more away , where the sands are shining in a gleam of sunlight . Yes , [they]9272-two ladies are [ladies]7458-ladies . [I]307-frank know by [their]9272-two ladies walk . Good - bye . [I]307-frank have a way up [the cliff]2116-the cliff from here . [You]6639-sir must not be surprised if [you]6639-sir do not see [me]307-frank again . [I]307-frank may have to be off for [France]45-france . [I]307-frank have business [there]892-there , of which [I]307-frank should like to talk to [you]6639-sir . [You]6639-sir are so far above mean prejudice . If [I]307-frank go , [I]307-frank shall carry this precious volume with [me]307-frank . Farewell , [[my]307-frank friend]6556-my friend , if [I]307-frank may call [you]6639-sir so . "[307-frank] " Do wait a minute , "[3393-the much admiring frank] cried [the much admiring Frank]3393-the much admiring frank ; " or walk a few yards with [me]3393-the much admiring frank towards [Springhaven]3-springhaven . It would give [me]3393-the much admiring frank such pleasure to introduce [you]6639-sir to [[my]3393-the much admiring frank sisters]9270-my sisters . And [I]3393-the much admiring frank am sure [they]9270-my sisters will be so glad to know [you]6639-sir , when [I]3393-the much admiring frank tell [them]9270-my sisters what [I]3393-the much admiring frank think . [I]3393-the much admiring frank very seldom get such a chance as this . "[3393-the much admiring frank] " There is no resisting that ! "[356-carne] replied [the graceful Carne]356-carne ; " [I]356-carne have not the honour of knowing [a lady in [England]2-england]9278-a lady in england , except [[my]356-carne aunt]9279-my aunt [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow , and [[my]356-carne cousin]9280-my cousin Eliza both very good , but to the last degree insular . "[356-carne] " It is very hard to help being that , when [people]944-people have never been out of [an island]9094-an island . But [I]3394-these two young men fear that [I]3394-these two young men am taking [you]9283-you out of [your]9283-you way . "[3394-these two young men] In a few minutes [these two young men]3394-these two young men drew near to [the two young women , whose manners were hard put to hide surprise]3395-the two young women , whose manners were hard put to hide surprise . When [[their]3394-these two young men brother]3396-their brother introduced [Mr. Carne]356-carne to [them]3394-these two young men , [Faith]315-faith bowed rather stiffly , for [she]315-faith had formed without reason a dark and obstinate dislike to [him]356-carne . But [the impetuous Dolly]511-dolly ran up and offered [him]356-carne both [her]511-dolly hands , and said , " Why , [Mr. Carne]356-carne saved both [our]3394-these two young men lives only a few days ago . "[511-dolly] CHAPTER XXXVII NEITHER AT [HOME]788-home Though [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling had not deigned to speak to [[his]332-admiral darling younger daughter]3398-his younger daughter about that vile anonymous charge , [he]332-admiral darling was not always quite comfortable in [his]332-admiral darling inner mind concerning it . More than once [he]332-admiral darling thought of asking [Faith]315-faith 's opinion , for [he]332-admiral darling knew [her]315-faith good sense and discretion ; but even this was repugnant to [him]332-admiral darling , and might give [her]315-faith the idea that [he]332-admiral darling cherished low suspicions . And then [he]332-admiral darling was called from [home]788-home again , being occupied among other things with a vain enquiry about the recent false alarm . For [Carne]356-carne and [Charron]403-charron had managed too well , and judged too correctly the character of [Vickers]499-vickers , to afford any chance of discovery . So that , when [the Admiral]747-the admiral came [home]788-home again , [his]747-the admiral calm and in its fair state gentle nature was ruffled by the prosperity of [the wicked]3402-the wicked . " Oh , [he]747-the admiral is a fine judge of poetry , is [he]747-the admiral ? "[332-admiral darling] [he]332-admiral darling said , more sarcastically than [his]332-admiral darling wo nt ; " that means , [I]332-admiral darling suppose , that [he]747-the admiral admires [yours]9284-yours , [Frank]307-frank . Remember what [Nelson]438-nelson said about [you]9284-yours . The longer [I]332-admiral darling live , the more [I]332-admiral darling find [his]747-the admiral views confirmed . "[332-admiral darling] " [Papa]512-papa , [you]512-papa are too bad ! [You]512-papa are come [home]788-home cross ! "[511-dolly] cried [Dolly]511-dolly , who always took [Frank]307-frank 's part now . " What does [[my]511-dolly godfather]6967-my godfather know of poetry , indeed ? If [he]6967-my godfather ever had any ear for it , the guns would have ruined it long ago . "[511-dolly] " No mostacchio in [[my]1020-the master house]7575-my house ! "[1020-the master] said [the master]1020-the master , without heeding [her]511-dolly . " [I]1020-the master believe that is the correct way to pronounce the filthy thing a foreign abomination altogether . Who could keep [his]6967-my godfather lips clean , with that dirt over them ? [A more tolerant man]9288-a more tolerant man than [myself]1020-the master never lived a great deal too tolerant , as [everybody]1350-everybody knows . But [I]1020-the master 'll never tolerate [a son of mine]9290-a son of mine in disgusting French hairiness of that sort . "[1020-the master] " [Papa]512-papa , [you]512-papa are come [home]788-home as cross as a bear ! "[511-dolly] cried [Dolly]511-dolly , presuming on [her]511-dolly favour . " [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville was [here]6711-here the other day with [a very nice one]9293-a very nice one , and [I]511-dolly hear that [all Cavalry Officers]9294-all cavalry officers mean to have one , when [they]9294-all cavalry officers can . And [Mr. Carne]356-carne , [[Frank]307-frank 's friend]9295-frank 's friend , encourages it . "[511-dolly] " The less [you]512-papa have to say about [that young man]2256-that young man , the better . And the less [he]2256-that young man has to say to [any child of [mine]511-dolly]9297-any child of mine , the better , both for [him]2256-that young man and [her]9297-any child of mine , [I]511-dolly say . [I]511-dolly know that the age is turned upside down . But [I]511-dolly 'll not have that sort of thing at [my]511-dolly table . "[511-dolly] When [a kind and indulgent father]3404-a kind and indulgent father breaks forth thus , the result is consternation , followed by anxiety about [his]3404-a kind and indulgent father health . [Faith]315-faith glanced at [Dolly]511-dolly , who was looking quite bewildered , and [the two girls]3405-the two girls withdrew without a word . [Johnny]508-johnny was already gone to visit [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , with [whose eldest daughter [Maggie]414-maggie and [the cannons of [the battery]1699-the battery]3407-the cannons of the battery [he]391-captain stubbard was by this time desperately in love]3406-whose eldest daughter maggie and the cannons of the battery he was by this time desperately in love ; and poor [Frank]307-frank was left to have it out with [the angry father]3409-the angry father . " [I]747-the admiral very seldom speak harshly , [[my]747-the admiral boy]9298-my boy , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , drawing near [[his]747-the admiral son]1187-his son gradually , for [his]747-the admiral wrath like good vegetables was very short of staple ; " and when [I]747-the admiral do so [you]9298-my boy may feel quite certain that there is sound reason at the bottom of it "[747-the admiral] here [he]747-the admiral looked as if [his]747-the admiral depth was unfathomable . " It is not only that [I]747-the admiral am not [myself]747-the admiral , because of the many hours spent upon hard leather , and vile chalks of flint that go by [me]747-the admiral half asleep , when [I]747-the admiral ought to be snoring in the feathers ; neither has it anything to do with [my]747-the admiral consuming the hide of some quadruped for dinner , instead of meat . And the bread is made of rye , if of any grain at all ; [I]747-the admiral rather think of spent tan , kneaded up with tallow ends , such as [I]747-the admiral have seen cast by in bushels , when the times were good . And every loaf of that costs two shillings one for [me]747-the admiral , and one for [Government]9299-government . [They]9300-they all seem to acknowledge that [I]747-the admiral can put up with that ; and [I]747-the admiral make a strict point of mild language , which enables [them]9300-they to do it again with [me]747-the admiral . And all up and down [the roads]7133-the roads , [everybody]1350-everybody likes [me]747-the admiral . But if [I]747-the admiral was shot to - morrow , would [they]9300-they care twopence ? "[747-the admiral] " [I]307-frank am sure [they]9300-they would , [sir]6639-sir ; and a good deal more than that , "[307-frank] answered [Frank]307-frank , who perceived that [[his]307-frank father]6889-his father was out of [his]6889-his father usual lines of thinking , perhaps because [he]6889-his father had just had a good dinner so ill do [we]3413-we digest [our]3413-we mercies . " [I]747-the admiral am sure that there is nobody in [Sussex]7-sussex , [Kent]154-kent , or [Hampshire]155-hampshire who does not admire and respect and trust [you]6639-sir . "[747-the admiral] " [I]307-frank dare say , and rejoice to see [me]307-frank do the work [they]9300-they ought to do . [They]9300-they have long nights in bed , [every one of [them]9300-they]829-every one of them , and [they]9300-they get [their]9300-they meals when [they]9300-they want [them]9300-they . [I]307-frank am not at all astonished at what [Nelson]438-nelson said . [He]438-nelson is younger than [I]307-frank am by a good many years , but [he]438-nelson seems to have picked up more than [I]307-frank have , in the way of common sentiments , and such like . ' [You]307-frank may do [everybody]1350-everybody 's work , if [you]307-frank are fool enough , ' [he]438-nelson said to [me]307-frank the last time [I]307-frank saw [him]438-nelson ; ' and ease [them]1350-everybody of [their]1350-everybody souls as well , if [you]307-frank are rogue enough , as [they]1350-everybody do in [the Popish countries]9306-the popish countries . [I]307-frank am nearly sick of doing it , ' [he]307-frank said , and [he]307-frank looked it . ' If [you]307-frank once begin with it , [you]307-frank must go on . ' [I]307-frank find it more true every day of [my]307-frank life . Do n't interrupt [me]307-frank ; do n't go on with comfortable stuff about doing good , and [one]6539-one 's duty towards [one 's Country]9308-one 's country though [I]307-frank fear that [you]307-frank think very little of that . If [I]307-frank thought [I]307-frank had done good enough to make up for [my]307-frank back - aches , and three fine stumps lost through chewing patriotic sentiments , why , of course [I]307-frank should be thankful , and make the best of [my]307-frank reward . But charity begins at [home]788-home , [[my]307-frank boy]9298-my boy , and [one]6539-one 's shirt should be considered before [one]6539-one 's cloak . [[A man]6583-a man 's family]9314-a man 's family is the nearest piece of [[his]6583-a man country]1635-his country , and [the dearest one]9316-the dearest one . "[307-frank] " [I]307-frank am sure , [sir]6639-sir , [I]307-frank hope , "[307-frank] replied [Frank]307-frank , who had never heard [[his]307-frank father]6889-his father talk like this before , " that nothing is going on amiss with [us]9318-us here . When [you]6639-sir are away , [I]307-frank keep a sharp lookout . And if [I]307-frank saw anything going wrong , [I]307-frank should let [you]6639-sir know of it immediately . "[307-frank] " No doubt [you]6639-sir would ; but [you]6639-sir are much too soft . [You]6639-sir are quite as easygoing as [I]307-frank used to be at [your]6639-sir age "[307-frank] here [the Admiral]747-the admiral looked as if [he]747-the admiral felt [himself]747-the admiral to be uncommonly hard - going now " and that sort of thing will not do in these days . For [my]747-the admiral own discomforts [I]747-the admiral care nothing . [I]747-the admiral could live on lobscouse , or soap and bully , for a year , and thank [God]287-god for getting more than [I]747-the admiral deserved . But [[my]747-the admiral children]9319-my children , [Frank]307-frank , are very different . From [me]747-the admiral [you]6639-sir would never hear a grumble , or a syllable of anything but perfect satisfaction , so long as [I]747-the admiral felt that [I]747-the admiral was doing good work , and having it appreciated . And all [[my]747-the admiral old comrades]9320-my old comrades have just the same feeling . But [you]6639-sir , who come after [us]9321-us , are not like that . [You]6639-sir must have everything made to fit [you]6639-sir , instead of making [yourselves]6639-sir fit [them]9322-them . The result will be , [I]747-the admiral have very little doubt , the downfall of [England]2-england in the scale of [nations]9323-nations . [I]747-the admiral was talking to [[my]747-the admiral old friend]9324-my old friend [St. Vincent]514-st. vincent last week , and [he]9324-my old friend most heartily agreed with [me]747-the admiral . However , [I]747-the admiral do n't mean to blame [you]6639-sir , [Frank]307-frank . [You]6639-sir can not help [your]6639-sir unfortunate nature for stringing ends of words together that happen to sound alike . [Johnny]508-johnny will make [a fine Officer]9325-a fine officer , not in [the Navy]96-the navy , but of [Artillery Stubbard]515-artillery stubbard says that [he]508-johnny has the rarest eyes [he]508-johnny ever came across in one so young , and [he]508-johnny wishes [he]508-johnny could put them into [his]508-johnny [Bob]408-bob 's head . [He]508-johnny shall not go back to [Harrow]87-harrow ; [he]508-johnny can spell [his]508-johnny own name , which seems to be all [they]96-the navy teach [them]96-the navy [there]892-there , instead of fine scholarship , such as [I]747-the admiral obtained at [Winton]40-old winton . But to spell [his]508-johnny own name is quite enough for [a soldier]9327-a soldier . In [the Navy]6875-the navy [we]9329-we always were better educated . [Johnny]508-johnny shall go to [Chatham]157-chatham , when [his]508-johnny togs are ready . [I]747-the admiral settled all about it in [London]16-london , last week . Nothing hurts [him]508-johnny . [He]508-johnny is water - proof and thunder - proof . Toss [him]508-johnny up anyhow , [he]508-johnny falls upon [his]508-johnny feet . But that sort of nature very seldom goes up high . But [you]9330-you , [Frank]307-frank , [you]9330-you might have done some good , without that nasty twist of yours for writing and for rhyming , which is a sure indication of spinal complaint . Do n't interrupt [me]747-the admiral ; [I]747-the admiral speak from long experience . Things might be worse , and [I]747-the admiral ought to be thankful . [None of [[my]747-the admiral children]9319-my children]9331-none of my children will ever disgrace [me]747-the admiral . At the same time , things would go on better if [I]747-the admiral were able to be more at [home]788-home . That [Caryl Carne]356-carne , for instance , what does [he]356-carne come [here]6711-here for ? "[747-the admiral] " Well , [sir]6639-sir , [he]356-carne has only been [here]6711-here twice . And it took a long time to persuade [him]356-carne at all . [He]356-carne said that as [you]9330-you had not called upon [him]356-carne , [he]356-carne felt that [he]356-carne might be intruding here . And [Faith]315-faith , who is sometimes very spiteful , bowed , as much as to say that [he]356-carne had better wait . But [Dolly]511-dolly , who is very kind - hearted , assured [him]356-carne that [she]511-dolly had heard [you]9330-you say at least a dozen times : ' Be sure that [I]307-frank call upon [Mr. Carne]356-carne to - day . What will [he]356-carne think of [my]307-frank neglect ? But [I]307-frank hope that [he]356-carne will set it down to the right cause the perpetual demands upon [my]307-frank time . ' And when [she]511-dolly told [him]356-carne that , [he]356-carne said that [he]356-carne would call the next day , and so [he]356-carne did . "[307-frank] " Ah ! "[1354-the old man] cried [the old man]1354-the old man , not well pleased ; " it was [Dolly]511-dolly who took that little business off [my]1354-the old man shoulders ! [She]511-dolly might have been content with [[her]511-dolly elder sister]999-her elder sister 's judgment , in a family question of that sort . But [I]1354-the old man dare say [she]511-dolly thought it right to make [my]1354-the old man excuses . Very well , [I]1354-the old man 'll do that for [myself]1354-the old man . To - morrow [I]1354-the old man shall call upon [that young man]2256-that young man , unless [I]1354-the old man get another despatch to - night . But [I]1354-the old man hear [he]2256-that young man wants [nobody]843-nobody at [[his]2256-that young man ruins]1789-his ruins . [I]1354-the old man suppose [he]2256-that young man has not asked even [you]9341-you to go [there]892-there ? "[1354-the old man] " No , [sir]6639-sir ; [I]307-frank think [he]2256-that young man took [his]2256-that young man little place here , because it would be so painful for [him]2256-that young man to receive [any friends]9344-any friends at [that tumble - down castle]9345-that tumble - down castle . [He]2256-that young man has not yet been able to do any repairs . "[307-frank] " [I]747-the admiral respect [him]2256-that young man for that , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , with [his]747-the admiral generous sympathies aroused ; " [they]9346-they have been [a grand old family]9347-a grand old family , though [I]747-the admiral ca n't say much for those [I]747-the admiral knew except , of course , [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow . But [he]2256-that young man may be [a very fine young fellow]9348-a very fine young fellow , though [a great deal too Frenchified]9349-a great deal too frenchified , from all [I]747-the admiral hear . And why [[my]747-the admiral friend]6556-my friend [Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow cold - shoulders [him]2256-that young man so , is something of a mystery to [me]747-the admiral . [Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow is generally [a judicious man in things that have nothing to do with [the Church]24-the church]9351-a judicious man in things that have nothing to do with the church . When it comes to that , [he]2256-that young man is very stiff - backed , as [I]747-the admiral have often had to tell [him]2256-that young man . Perhaps [this young man]7709-this young man is [a Papist]9353-a papist . [[His]7709-this young man mother]6535-his mother was , and [she]6535-his mother brought [him]7709-this young man up . "[747-the admiral] " [I]307-frank am sure [I]307-frank do n't know , [sir]6639-sir , "[307-frank] answered [Frank]307-frank . " [I]307-frank should think none the worse of [him]7709-this young man if [he]7709-this young man were , unless [he]7709-this young man allowed it to interfere with [his]7709-this young man proper respect for liberty . "[307-frank] " [Liberty]516-liberty be hanged ! "[747-the admiral] cried [the Admiral]747-the admiral ; " and that 's the proper end for [most of those who prate about it , when [they]9356-most of those who prate about it , when they ought to be fighting for their country ought to be fighting for [[their]9356-most of those who prate about it , when they ought to be fighting for their country Country]1382-their country]9356-most of those who prate about it , when they ought to be fighting for their country . [I]747-the admiral shall sound [him]7709-this young man about that stuff to - morrow . If [he]7709-this young man is one of that lot , [he]7709-this young man wo n't come here with [my]747-the admiral good - will , [I]747-the admiral can assure [him]7709-this young man . What time is [he]7709-this young man generally to be found down there ? [He]7709-this young man is right over [Stubbard]408-bob 's head , [I]747-the admiral believe , and yet [friend Adam]394-adam knows nothing about [him]7709-this young man . Nor even [Mrs. Adam]517-mrs. adam ! [I]747-the admiral should have thought that [worthy pair]9358-worthy pair would have drawn any badger in [the kingdom]7463-the kingdom . [I]747-the admiral suppose [the youth]2562-the youth will see [me]747-the admiral , if [I]747-the admiral call . [I]747-the admiral do n't want to go round that way for nothing . [I]747-the admiral did want to have a quiet day at [home]788-home , and saunter in [the garden]6549-the garden , as the weather is so mild , and consult poor Swipes about Spring crops , and then have a pipe or two , and take [my]747-the admiral gun to [Brown Bushes]132-brown bushes for a woodcock , or a hare , and come [home]788-home with a fine appetite to a good dinner . But [I]747-the admiral never must hope for a bit of pleasure now . "[747-the admiral] " [You]307-frank may depend upon it , [sir]6639-sir , "[307-frank] said [Frank]307-frank , " that [Caryl Carne]356-carne will be greatly pleased to see [you]307-frank . And [I]307-frank think [you]307-frank will agree with [me]307-frank that [a more straightforward and simple - minded man]9365-a more straightforward and simple - minded man is not to be found in [this country]8433-this country . [He]9365-a more straightforward and simple - minded man combines what [we]9367-our are pleased to call [our]9367-our national dignity and self - respect with the elegant manners , and fraternal warmth , and bonhomie as [they]9368-they [themselves]9368-they express it of [[our]9367-our friends]9369-our friends across [the water]720-the water . "[307-frank] " [You]307-frank be off ! [I]307-frank do n't want to be cross any more . [Two hundred thousand friends there at this moment eager to burn down [[our]9367-our homes]9372-our homes and cut [our]9367-our throats]9371-two hundred thousand friends there at this moment eager to burn down our homes and cut our throats ! Tired as [I]307-frank am , [I]307-frank ought to take a stick to [you]307-frank , as [friend [Tugwell]282-dan]9373-friend tugwell did to [[his]282-dan son]1187-his son for much less . [I]307-frank have the greatest mind not to go near [that young man]2256-that young man . [I]307-frank wish [I]307-frank had Twemlow here to talk it over . Pay [your]307-frank fine for a French word , and be off ! "[307-frank] [Frank Darling]307-frank gravely laid down five shillings on [his]307-frank dessert plate , and walked off . The fine for a French word in [that house]3419-that house , and in [hundreds of other English houses]3420-hundreds of other english houses at this patriotic period , was a crown for [a gentleman]863-a gentleman , and a shilling for [a lady]6528-a lady , the latter not being liable except when [gentlemen]3310-gentlemen were present . [The poet]9143-the poet knew well that another word on [his]9143-the poet part would irritate [[his]9143-the poet father]6889-his father to such a degree that no visit would be paid to - morrow to [the admirer of [the Harmodiad]504-the harmodiad , whose admiration [he]6889-his father was longing to reward with a series of good dinners]3426-the admirer of the harmodiad , whose admiration he was longing to reward with a series of good dinners . And so [he]9143-the poet did [his]9143-the poet utmost to ensure [[his]9143-the poet father]6889-his father 's visit . But when [the Admiral]747-the admiral , going warily because [he]747-the admiral was so stiff from saddle - work made [his]747-the admiral way down to [the house of [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks]1670-the house of widow shanks , and winking at the Royal Arms in the lower front window , where [Stubbard]394-adam kept [Office]3430-office and convenience , knocked with the knocker at the private door , there seemed to be a great deal of thought required before [anybody]838-anybody came to answer . " [Susie]519-susie , "[1457-the visitor] said [the visitor]1457-the visitor , who had an especial knack of remembering Christian names , which endeared [him]1457-the visitor to [the bearers]3433-the bearers , " [I]1457-the visitor am come to see [Mr. Carne]356-carne , and [I]1457-the visitor hope [he]356-carne is at [home]788-home . "[1457-the visitor] " No , that ' a bain't , [sir]6639-sir , "[3434-the little girl] [the little girl]3434-the little girl made answer , after looking at [the Admiral]747-the admiral as if [he]747-the admiral was an elephant , and wiping [her]3434-the little girl nose with unwonted diligence ; " [he]356-carne be gone away , [sir]6639-sir ; and please , [sir]6639-sir , [mother]7013-mother said so . "[3434-the little girl] " Well , here 's a penny for [you]3434-the little girl , [[my]3434-the little girl dear]6598-my dear , because [you]3434-the little girl are [the best little needle - woman in [the school]6927-the school]9382-the best little needle - woman in the school , [they]9384-they tell [me]3434-the little girl . Run and tell [[your]3434-the little girl mother]7019-your mother to come and see [me]3434-the little girl . Oh , [Mrs. Shanks]302-mrs. shanks , [I]3434-the little girl am very glad to see [you]3434-the little girl , and so blooming in spite of all [your]3434-the little girl hard work . Ah , it is no easy thing in these hard times to maintain [a large family]2352-a large family and keep the pot boiling . And everything clean as a quarter - deck ! [My]3434-the little girl certy , [you]3434-the little girl are [a woman in a thousand]9387-a woman in a thousand ! "[3434-the little girl] " No , [sir]6639-sir , no . It is all [the Lord]848-the lord 's doing . And [you]3434-the little girl to the back of [Him]848-the lord , as [I]3434-the little girl alway say . Not a penny can [they]9384-they make out as [I]3434-the little girl owes justly , bad as [I]3434-the little girl be at the figures , [Squire]7099-squire . Do ' [e]9391-e come in , and sit down , there 's [a dear]3193-a dear . Ah , [I]3434-the little girl mind the time when [you]3434-the little girl was like a dart , [Squire]357-carne ! "[3434-the little girl] " Well , and now [I]747-the admiral am like [a cannon - ball]9393-a cannon - ball , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , who understood and liked this unflattering talk ; " only [I]747-the admiral do n't travel quite so fast as that . [I]747-the admiral scarcely get time to see [any old friends]9394-any old friends . But [I]747-the admiral came to look out for [a young friend]9395-a young friend now , [the gentleman [you]3434-the little girl make so comfortable [upstairs]9019-upstairs]9396-the gentleman you make so comfortable upstairs . Do n't [I]747-the admiral wish [I]747-the admiral was [a young man without incumbrance]9398-a young man without incumbrance , to come and lodge with such [a wonderful landlady]9399-a wonderful landlady ! "[747-the admiral] " Ah , if there was more of [your]3434-the little girl sort , [sir]6639-sir , there 'd be a deal less trouble in [the world]695-the world , there would . Not that [[my]3434-the little girl young gentleman]9402-my young gentleman is troublesome , mind [you]3434-the little girl , only so full of them outlandish furrin ways abideth all day long without ating ort , so different from [a honest Englishman]9403-a honest englishman . First [I]3434-the little girl used to think as [he]9402-my young gentleman could n't afford it , and long to send [him]9402-my young gentleman up a bit of [my]3434-the little girl own dinner , but dursn't for the life of [me]3434-the little girl too grand for that , by ever so till one day [little Susie]519-susie there comes a - running down [the stairs]9404-the stairs , and [she]519-susie sings out , with [her]519-susie face as red as ever a boiled lobster : ' Looky see , [mother]7013-mother ! Oh , do ' [e]9406-e come and looky see ! [Pollyon]520-pollyon hath got a heap of guineas on [his]9402-my young gentleman table ; would n't go into the big yellow pudding - basin ! ' And sure enough [he]9402-my young gentleman had , [your]3434-the little girl Honour , in piles , as if [he]9402-my young gentleman was telling of them . [He]9402-my young gentleman had slipped out suddenly , and thought the passage door was bolted . What a comfort it was to [me]3434-the little girl , [I]3434-the little girl ca n't configurate . Because [I]3434-the little girl could eat [my]3434-the little girl dinner comfortable now , for such a big heap of money never [I]3434-the little girl did see . "[3434-the little girl] " [I]3437-the smiling admiral am very glad heartily glad , "[3437-the smiling admiral] exclaimed [the smiling Admiral]3437-the smiling admiral . " [I]3437-the smiling admiral hope [he]9402-my young gentleman may get cash enough to buy back all [the great Carne property]9407-the great carne property , and kick out [those rascally Jews]9408-those rascally jews and [lawyers]9409-lawyers . But what makes [Susie]519-susie call [him]9402-my young gentleman that ? "[3437-the smiling admiral] " Well , [sir]6639-sir , [the young ones]9411-the young ones must have a nickname for anything beyond [them]9411-the young ones ; and because [he]9402-my young gentleman never takes any notice of [them]9411-the young ones so different from [[your]6639-sir handsome Master]9412-your handsome master [Frank]307-frank and some simility of [his]9402-my young gentleman black horse , or [his]9402-my young gentleman proud walk , to the pictur ' , ' [Pollyon]520-pollyon ' is the name [they]9411-the young ones give [him]9402-my young gentleman , out of [[Pilgrim]521-pilgrim 's Progress]9413-pilgrim 's progress . Though not a bit like [him]9402-my young gentleman , for [such a gentleman]9414-such a gentleman to pay [his]9402-my young gentleman rent and keep [[his]9402-my young gentleman place]9415-his place untroublesome [I]3434-the little girl never had before . And a fortnight [he]9402-my young gentleman paid [me]3434-the little girl last night , afore going , and took away the keys of all three doors . "[3434-the little girl] " [He]9402-my young gentleman is gone , then , is [he]9402-my young gentleman ? To [London]16-london , [I]3437-the smiling admiral dare say . It would be useless to look for [him]9402-my young gentleman at [the castle]7643-the castle . [[My]3437-the smiling admiral son]847-my son will be disappointed more than [I]3437-the smiling admiral am . To tell [you]3437-the smiling admiral the truth , [Mrs. Shanks]302-mrs. shanks , in these days the great thing is to stick to [the people that [we]9419-we know]9418-the people that we know . [The world]695-the world is so full , not of [rogues]9251-rogues , but of [people who are always wanting something out of one]9422-people who are always wanting something out of one , that to talk with [a thoroughly kind , honest person]9423-a thoroughly kind , honest person , like [yourself]3437-the smiling admiral , is a real luxury . When [the gentleman]7635-the gentleman comes back , let [him]7635-the gentleman know that [I]3437-the smiling admiral have called . "[3437-the smiling admiral] " And [[my]3438-the anxious mother [Jenny]311-jenny]7667-my jenny , [sir]6639-sir ? "[3438-the anxious mother] cried [the anxious mother]3438-the anxious mother , running after [him]3439-him into [the passage]6735-the passage ; " not a word have [you]3439-him said about [[my]3438-the anxious mother [Jenny]311-jenny]7667-my jenny . [I]3438-the anxious mother hope [she]311-jenny show no sign of flightiness ? "[3438-the anxious mother] " [Jenny]311-jenny is as steady as [the church]6579-the church , "[747-the admiral] replied [the Admiral]747-the admiral . " [We]9429-we are going to put [her]311-jenny on a pound a year from next quarter - day , by [Mrs. Cloam]310-mrs. cloam 's advice . [She]311-jenny 'll have a good stocking by the time [she]311-jenny gets married . "[747-the admiral] " There never was such [a pleasant gentleman]9430-a pleasant gentleman , nor such [a kind - hearted one]9431-a kind - hearted one , [I]3442-i do believe , "[3442-i] said [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks , as [she]3442-i came in with bright eyes . " What are [they]9432-they [Carnes]271-carne to [the Darlings]933-the darlings , after all ? As different as night and day . "[3442-i] But [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's next visit was not quite so pleasant ; for when [he]747-the admiral got back into [the village road]3444-the village road , expecting a nice walk to [his]747-the admiral luncheon and [his]747-the admiral pipe , [a man running furiously]3445-a man running furiously almost knocked [him]747-the admiral down , and had no time to beg [his]747-the admiral pardon . [The runner]3446-the runner 's hat was off [his]747-the admiral head , and [his]747-the admiral hair blowing out , but luckily for [itself]3447-itself [his]747-the admiral tongue was not between [his]747-the admiral teeth . " Has [the devil]7338-the devil got hold of [you]747-the admiral at last , [Jem Prater]419-jem prater ? "[747-the admiral] [the Admiral]747-the admiral asked , not profanely ; for [he]747-the admiral had seen a good deal of mankind , and believed in diabolical possession . " For [Parson]285-parson twemlow ! for [Parson]285-parson twemlow ! "[419-jem prater] cried [Jem]419-jem prater , starting off again as hard as [he]747-the admiral could go . " [Butter Cheeseman]412-butter cheeseman hath hanged [his]412-butter cheeseman self in [his]412-butter cheeseman own scales . And [nobody]843-nobody is any good but [Parson]285-parson twemlow . "[419-jem prater] [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was much disturbed . " What will [the world]695-the world come to ? [I]332-admiral darling never knew such times , "[332-admiral darling] [he]332-admiral darling exclaimed to [himself]332-admiral darling , with some solemnity ; and then set off , as fast as [his]332-admiral darling overridden state permitted , for [the house of [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman]3449-the house of mr. cheeseman . Passing through [the shop]6644-the shop , which had [nobody]843-nobody in [it]6644-the shop , [he]332-admiral darling was led by the sound of voices into [a little room beyond [it]6644-the shop]3452-a little room beyond it [the room in which [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman had first received [Caryl Carne]356-carne]3453-the room in which mr. cheeseman had first received caryl carne . Here [he]332-admiral darling beheld an extraordinary scene , of which [he]332-admiral darling often had to dream thereafter . From a beam in the roof which had nothing to do with [his]301-mr. cheeseman scales , as [Jem Prater]419-jem prater had imagined , by a long but not well - plaited cord , was dangling [the respected Church - warden [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman]3454-the respected church - warden cheeseman . Happily for [him]301-mr. cheeseman , [he]301-mr. cheeseman had relied on [his]301-mr. cheeseman own goods ; and the rope being therefore of very bad hemp , had failed in this sad and too practical proof . The weight of its vendor had added to its length some fifteen inches as [he]301-mr. cheeseman loved to pull out things and [his]301-mr. cheeseman toes touched the floor , which relieved [him]301-mr. cheeseman now and then . " Why do n't [you]9437-you cut [him]301-mr. cheeseman down , [[you]9437-you old fools]9438-you old fools ? "[747-the admiral] cried [the Admiral]747-the admiral to three gaffers , who stood moralising , while [Mrs. Cheeseman]300-mrs. cheeseman sat upon a barrel , sobbing heavily , with both hands spread to conceal the sad sight . " [We]9437-you was afraid of hurting of [him]301-mr. cheeseman , "[3456-the quickest - witted of the gaffers] said [the quickest - witted of the gaffers]3456-the quickest - witted of the gaffers ; " [Us]9437-you wanted to know why ' a doed it , "[3457-the deepest] said [the deepest]3457-the deepest ; and , " The will of [the Lord]848-the lord must be done , "[3458-the wisest] said [the wisest]3458-the wisest . After fumbling in vain for [his]747-the admiral knife , and looking round , [the Admiral]747-the admiral ran back into [the shop]6644-the shop , and caught up the sharp steel blade with which [the victim of a troubled mind]3461-the victim of a troubled mind had often unsold a sold ounce in the days of happy commerce . In a moment [the Admiral]747-the admiral had [the poor Church - warden]3463-the poor church - warden in [his]747-the admiral sturdy arms , and with [a sailor]6877-a sailor 's skill had unknotted the choking noose , and was shouting for brandy , as [he]747-the admiral kept the blue head from falling back . When a little of the finest eau de vie that ever was smuggled had been administered , [the patient]7810-the patient rallied , and becoming comparatively cheerful , was enabled to explain that " it was all a mistake altogether . "[747-the admiral] This removed all misunderstanding ; but [Rector Twemlow]522-rector twemlow , arriving too late for anything but exhortation , asked a little too sternly as [everybody]1350-everybody felt under what influence of [the Evil One Cheeseman]523-cheeseman had committed that mistake . The reply was worthy of [an enterprising tradesman]3467-an enterprising tradesman , and brought [him]3467-an enterprising tradesman such orders from a score of miles around that the resources of [the establishment]3468-the establishment could only book them . " [Sir]6639-sir , "[3467-an enterprising tradesman] [he]3467-an enterprising tradesman said , looking at [the parson]6618-the parson sadly , with [his]3467-an enterprising tradesman right hand laid upon [his]3467-an enterprising tradesman heart , which was feeble , and [his]3467-an enterprising tradesman left hand intimating that [his]3467-an enterprising tradesman neck was sore , " if anything has happened that had better not have been , it must have been by reason of the weight [I]3467-an enterprising tradesman give , and the value such a deal above the prices . "[3467-an enterprising tradesman] CHAPTER XXXVIII EVERYBODY 'S MASTER The peril of [England]2-england was now growing fast ; all the faster from being in the dark . The real design of [the enemy]6515-the enemy escaped the penetration even of [Nelson]438-nelson , and [[our]3471-our Government]3472-our government showed more anxiety about [[their]3472-our government great adversary landing on [the coast of [Egypt]158-egypt]3474-the coast of egypt than on that of [England]2-england]3473-their great adversary landing on the coast of egypt than on that of england . [Naval men]3475-naval men laughed at [[his]438-nelson flat - bottomed boats]3476-his flat - bottomed boats , and declared that one frigate could sink a hundred of [them]3476-his flat - bottomed boats ; whereas it is probable that two of [them]3476-his flat - bottomed boats , with [their]3476-his flat - bottomed boats powerful guns and level fire , would have sunk [any frigate [we]3471-our then possessed]3477-any frigate we then possessed . But [the crafty and far - seeing foe]3478-the crafty and far - seeing foe did not mean to allow [any frigate]3479-any frigate , or line - of - battle ship , the chance of enquiring how that might be . [His]438-nelson true scheme , as [everybody]1350-everybody now knows well , was to send [the English fleet]3481-the english fleet upon a wild - goose chase , whether to [Egypt]158-egypt , [the west coast of [Ireland]64-ireland]3482-the west coast of ireland , or [the West Indies]159-the west indies , as the case might be ; and then , by a rapid concentration of [[his]438-nelson ships]3483-his ships , to obtain command of [the English Channel]160-the english channel , if only for twenty - four hours at a time . Twenty - four hours of clearance from [[our]3471-our cruisers]7391-our cruisers would have seen [a hundred thousand men]3485-a hundred thousand men landed on [[our]3471-our coast]3486-our coast , throwing up entrenchments , and covering the landing of [another hundred thousand]3487-another hundred thousand , coming close upon [their]3487-another hundred thousand heels . Who would have faced [them]3487-another hundred thousand ? [A few good regiments , badly found , and perhaps worse led]3488-a few good regiments , badly found , and perhaps worse led , and [a mob of [militia]3490-militia]3489-a mob of militia and [raw volunteers , the reward of whose courage would be carnage]3491-raw volunteers , the reward of whose courage would be carnage . But as a chip smells like the tree , and a hair like the dog it belongs to , so [Springhaven]3-springhaven was a very fair sample of [the England]3492-the england whereof in [its]3-springhaven own opinion it formed a most important part . Contempt for the body of [a man]6583-a man leads rashly to an under - estimate of [his]6583-a man mind ; and one of [the greatest men that ever grew on earth if greatness can be without goodness]3494-the greatest men that ever grew on earth if greatness can be without goodness was held in low account because not of high inches , and laughed at as " little Boney . "[3497-they] However , there were , as there always are , thousands of [sensible Englishmen]3495-sensible englishmen then ; and [rogues]9251-rogues had not yet made a wreck of grand Institutions to scramble for what should wash up . Abuses existed , as [they]3497-they always must ; but the greatest abuse of all the destruction of every good usage was undreamed of yet . And [the right man]881-the right man was even now approaching to the rescue , [the greatest Prime - Minister of any age or [country]884-country]3499-the greatest prime - minister of any age or country . Unwitting perhaps of the fine time afforded by the feeble delays of [Mr. Addington]524-mr. addington , and absorbed in the tissue of plot and counterplot now thickening fast in [Paris]161-paris [the arch - plotter]3501-the arch - plotter in all of [them]3502-them being [himself]3501-the arch - plotter [the First Consul]3503-the first consul had slackened awhile [his]3501-the arch - plotter hot haste to set foot upon [the shore of [England]2-england]3504-the shore of england . [His]3501-the arch - plotter bottomless ambition for the moment had a top , and that top was the crown of [France]45-france ; and as soon as [he]3501-the arch - plotter had got that on [his]3501-the arch - plotter head , the head would have no rest until the crown was that of [Europe]47-europe . But before any crown could be put on at all , the tender hearts of [Frenchmen]382-frenchmen must be touched by the appearance of great danger the danger which is of all the greatest , that to [[their]382-frenchmen nearest and dearest selves]3505-their nearest and dearest selves . A bloody farce was in preparation , noble lives were to be perjured away , and above all , [the only great rival in the hearts of [soldiers]6702-soldiers]3506-the only great rival in the hearts of soldiers must be turned out of [France]45-france . This foul job worked as [foul Radical jobs]3508-foul radical jobs do now for the good of [England]2-england . If the French invasion had come to pass , as it was fully meant to do , in the month of February , 1804 , perhaps its history must have been written in French , for [us]3509-us to understand it . So , at any rate , thought [Caryl Carne]356-carne , who knew the resources of either side , and the difference between [a fine army]3510-a fine army and [a mob]3511-a mob . [He]356-carne felt quite sure that [[[his]356-carne mother]6535-his mother 's country]3513-his mother 's country would conquer [[his]356-carne father]6889-his father 's without much trouble , and [he]356-carne knew that [his]356-carne horn would be exalted in [the land]701-the land , when [he]356-carne had guided [the conqueror]3516-the conqueror into [it]701-the land . Sure enough then [he]356-carne would recover [[his]356-carne ancestral property]3517-his ancestral property with interest and be able to punish [[his]356-carne enemies]871-his enemies well , and reward [[his]356-carne friends]6499-his friends if [they]6499-his friends deserved it . Thinking of these things , and believing that [his]356-carne own preparations would soon be finished , [he]356-carne left [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks to proclaim [his]356-carne merits , while under the bold and able conduct of [Captain Renaud Charron]403-charron [he]356-carne ran [the gauntlet of [the English fleet]3481-the english fleet]3520-the gauntlet of the english fleet , and was put ashore southward of [Cape Grisnez]162-cape grisnez . Here is a long reach of dreary exposure , facing the west unprofitably , with a shallow slope of brown sand , and a scour of tide , and no pleasant moorings . Jotted as [the coast]6872-the coast was all along [whereon dry batteries grinned defiance]3523-whereon dry batteries grinned defiance , or sands just awash smiled treachery with [shallow transports]3524-shallow transports , [gun - boats]3525-gun - boats , prames , scows , [bilanders]3526-bilanders , [brigs , and schooners]3527-brigs , and schooners , [row - galleys]3528-row - galleys , [luggers]3529-luggers , and [every sort of craft that has a mast , or gets on without one , and even a few good ships of war]3530-every sort of craft that has a mast , or gets on without one , and even a few good ships of war pondering malice in [the safer roadsteads]3531-the safer roadsteads , yet here the sweep of the west wind , and the long roll from [the ocean]3532-the ocean following , kept a league or two , northward of [the mighty defences of [Boulogne]22-boulogne]3533-the mighty defences of boulogne , inviolate by the petty enmities of [man]6496-man . Along [the slight curve of [the coast]6872-the coast]3535-the slight curve of the coast might be seen , beyond [Ambleteuse]163-ambleteuse and [Wimereux]164-wimereux , the vast extent of [the French flotilla]3537-the french flotilla , ranged in three divisions , before [the great lunette of [the central camp]3539-the central camp]3538-the great lunette of the central camp , and [hills jotted with tents thick as limpets on a rock]3540-hills jotted with tents thick as limpets on a rock . [Carne]356-carne whose dealings were quite unknown to [all of [the French authorities]3542-the french authorities]3541-all of the french authorities save one , and that [the supreme one]3543-the supreme one was come by appointment to meet [[his]356-carne commander]3544-his commander in a quiet and secluded spot . It was early February now , and although the day was waning , and the wind , which was drawing to the north of west , delivered a cold blow from [the sea]706-the sea , yet the breath of Spring was in the air already , and the beat of [her]3546-her pulse came through the ground . Almost any man , except [those two concerting to shed blood and spread fire]3547-those two concerting to shed blood and spread fire , would have looked about a little at the pleasure of [the earth]1037-the earth , and felt a touch of happiness in the goodness of the sky . [Caryl Carne]356-carne waited in the shelter of a tree , scarcely deserving to be called a tree , except for its stiff tenacity . All the branches were driven by the western gales , and scourged flat in one direction that in which [they]3549-their best could hold together , and try to believe that [their]3549-their life was [their]3549-their own . Like the wings of a sea bird striving with a tempest , all the sprays were frayed alike , and all the twigs hackled with the self - same pile . Whoever observes a tree like this should stop to wonder how ever it managed to make itself any sort of trunk at all , and how it was persuaded to go up just high enough to lose the chance of ever coming down again . But [Carne]356-carne cared for nothing of this sort , and heeded very little that did not concern [himself]356-carne . All [he]356-carne thought of was how [he]356-carne might persuade [[his]356-carne master]1021-his master to try the great issue at once . While [he]356-carne leaned heavily against the tree , with [his]356-carne long sea - cloak flapping round [his]356-carne legs , [two horsemen]3551-two horsemen struck out of [the Ambleteuse road]3552-the ambleteuse road , and came at hand - gallop towards [him]356-carne . [The foremost , who rode with short stirrups]3553-the foremost , who rode with short stirrups , and sat [his]3553-the foremost , who rode with short stirrups horse as if [he]3553-the foremost , who rode with short stirrups despised [him]3553-the foremost , who rode with short stirrups , was [the foremost man of [the world]695-the world]3554-the foremost man of the world just now , and for ten years yet to come . [Carne]356-carne ran forward to show [himself]356-carne , and [the master of [France]45-france]3556-the master of france dismounted . [He]356-carne always looked best upon horseback , as [short men]3557-short men generally do , if [they]3557-short men ride well ; and [his]356-carne face which helped to make [his]356-carne fortune appeared even more commanding at a little distance . An astonishing face , in its sculptured beauty , set aspect , and stern haughtiness , calm with the power of transcendant mind , and a will that never met its equal . Even [Carne]356-carne , void of much imagination , and contemptuous of all the human character [he]356-carne shared , was [the slave of that face when in its presence]3558-the slave of that face when in its presence , and could never meet steadily those piercing eyes . And yet , to the study of a neutral dog , or [a man of abstract science]3559-a man of abstract science , the face was as bad as it was beautiful . [Napoleon]385-napoleon as [he]385-napoleon was soon to be called by [a cringing world]3560-a cringing world smiled affably , and offered [his]385-napoleon firm white hand , which [Carne]356-carne barely touched , and bent over with deference . Then the foaming horse was sent away in charge of [the attendant trooper]3561-the attendant trooper , and [the master]1020-the master began to take short quick steps , to and fro , in front of the weather - beaten tree ; for to stand still was not in [his]1020-the master nature . [Carne]356-carne , being beckoned to keep at [his]356-carne side , lost a good deal of what [he]356-carne had meant to say , from the trouble [he]356-carne found in timing [his]356-carne wonted stride to the brisk pace of the other . " [You]356-carne have done well on the whole very well , "[385-napoleon] said [Napoleon]385-napoleon , whose voice was deep , yet clear and distinct as the sound of a bell . " [You]356-carne have kept [me]385-napoleon well informed ; [you]356-carne are not suspected ; [you]356-carne are enlarging [your]356-carne knowledge of [the enemy]6515-the enemy and of [his]6515-the enemy resources ; every day [you]356-carne become more capable of conducting [us]9442-we to [the safe landing]9443-the safe landing . For what , then , this hurry , this demand to see [me]385-napoleon , this exposing of [yourself]356-carne to the risk of capture ? "[385-napoleon] [Carne]356-carne was about to answer ; but [the speaker]3563-the speaker , who undershot the thoughts of [others before they were shaped as the shuttle of the lightning underweaves a cloud]3564-others before they were shaped as the shuttle of the lightning underweaves a cloud raised [his]3563-the speaker hand to stop [him]356-carne , and went on : " Because [you]356-carne suppose that all is ripe . Because [you]356-carne believe that [the slow beasts of islanders]9444-the slow beasts of islanders will strengthen [their]9444-the slow beasts of islanders defences more by delay than [we]9442-we shall strengthen [our]9442-we attack . Because [you]356-carne are afraid of incurring suspicion , if [you]356-carne continue to prepare . And most of all , [[my]3563-the speaker friend]6556-my friend , because [you]356-carne are impatient to secure the end of a long enterprise . But , [Captain]7734-captain , it must be longer yet . It is not for [you]356-carne , but for [me]3563-the speaker , to fix the time . Behold [me]3563-the speaker ! [I]3563-the speaker am come from a grand review . [We]9442-we have again rehearsed the embarkation . [We]9442-we have again put two thousand horses on board . The horses did it well ; but not [the men]826-the men . [They]826-the men are as brave as eagles , but as clumsy as the ostrich , and as fond of [the sand without water]9448-the sand without water . [They]826-the men will all be sea - sick . It is in [their]826-the men countenances , though many have been practised in [the mouths of [rivers]9450-rivers]9449-the mouths of rivers . [Those infamous English]9451-those infamous english will not permit [us]9442-we to proceed far enough from [[our]9442-we native land]9452-our native land to acquire what [they]9451-those infamous english call [the legs of [the sea]706-the sea]9453-the legs of the sea . If [[our]9442-we braves]9455-our braves are sea - sick , how can [they]9455-our braves work the cannon , or even navigate well for [the accursed island]9456-the accursed island ? [They]9455-our braves must have time . [They]9455-our braves must undergo more waves , and a system of diet before embarkation . Return , [[my]3563-the speaker trusted Captain]9457-my trusted captain , and continue [your]356-carne most esteemed services for three months . [I]3563-the speaker have written these new instructions for [you]356-carne . [You]356-carne may trust [me]3563-the speaker to remember this addition to [your]356-carne good works . "[3563-the speaker] [Carne]356-carne 's heart fell , and [his]356-carne face was gloomy , though [he]356-carne did [his]356-carne best to hide it . So well [he]356-carne knew the arrogance and fierce self - will of [[his]356-carne commanding officer]3565-his commanding officer that [he]356-carne durst not put [his]356-carne own opposite view of the case directly before [him]356-carne . This arrogance grew with the growth of [his]356-carne power ; so that in many important matters [Napoleon]385-napoleon lost the true state of the case through the terror felt by [[his]385-napoleon subordinates]3566-his subordinates . So great was the mastery of [his]385-napoleon presence that [Carne]356-carne felt [himself]356-carne guilty of impertinence in carrying [his]356-carne head above the level of [the General]3567-the general 's plume , and stooped unconsciously as [hundreds of tall men]3568-hundreds of tall men are said to have done to lessen this anomaly of Nature . " All shall be done to [your]3567-the general orders , [[my]356-carne General]9458-my general , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne replied , submissively . " For [my]356-carne own position [I]356-carne have no fear . [I]356-carne might remain [there]892-there from year to year without any suspicion arising , so stupid are [the people all around]9460-the people all around , and so well is [my]356-carne name known among [them]9460-the people all around . The only peril is in the landing of [stores]9461-stores , and [I]356-carne think [we]9462-we should desist from that . [A few people]9463-a few people have been wondering about that , though hitherto [we]9462-we have been most fortunate . [They]9463-a few people have set it down so far to smuggling operations , with which in [that tyrannical land]9464-that tyrannical land [all the lower orders]9465-all the lower orders sympathise . But it would be wiser to desist awhile , unless [you]385-napoleon , [[my]356-carne General]9458-my general , have anything of moment which [you]385-napoleon still desire to send in . "[356-carne] " What sort of fellow is [that Sheeseman]9467-that sheeseman ? "[385-napoleon] asked [Napoleon]385-napoleon , with [his]385-napoleon wonderful memory of details . " Is [he]9467-that sheeseman more to be confided in as [a rogue]8979-a rogue or as [a fool]6566-a fool ? "[385-napoleon] " As both , [sir]6639-sir ; but more especially as [a rogue]8979-a rogue , though [he]9467-that sheeseman has the compunctions of [a fool]6566-a fool sometimes . But [he]9467-that sheeseman is as entirely under [my]356-carne thumb , as [I]356-carne am under that of [[my]356-carne Commander]7738-my commander . "[356-carne] " That is very good , "[525-the first consul] answered [the First Consul]525-the first consul , smiling with the sense of [his]525-the first consul own power ; " and at an hour 's notice , with [fifty chosen men]9474-fifty chosen men landed from the [London]16-london Trader ah , [I]525-the first consul love that name ; it is appropriate [you]6639-sir could spike all the guns of that pretentious little battery , and lock [the Commander of [the Coast - Defence]9476-the coast - defence]8097-the commander of the coast - defence in one of [[his]8097-the commander of the coast - defence own cellars]9477-his own cellars . Is it not so , [[my]525-the first consul good Captain]9478-my good captain ? Answer [me]525-the first consul not . That is enough . One question more , and [you]6639-sir may return . Are [you]6639-sir certain of the pilotage of [the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along [[his]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore native shore]9480-his native shore]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore ? Surely [you]6639-sir can bribe [him]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore , if [he]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore hesitates at all , or hold a pistol at [his]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore ear as [he]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore steers [the leading prame]9481-the leading prame into [the bay]7359-the bay ! [Charron]403-charron would be [the man]921-the man for that . Between [you]6639-sir and [Charron]403-charron , there should be no mistake . "[525-the first consul] " [He]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore requires to be handled with much delicacy . [He]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore has no idea yet what [he]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore is meant to do . And if [I]356-carne understand [his]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore nature , neither bribes nor fear would move [him]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore . [He]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore is stubborn as [a Breton , and of that simple character]9484-a breton , and of that simple character . "[356-carne] " [One]6539-one can always befool [a Breton]526-a breton ; but [I]385-napoleon hate that race , "[385-napoleon] said [Napoleon]385-napoleon . " If [he]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore can not be made useful , tie a round shot to [him]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore , throw [him]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore overheard , and get [a gentler native]9486-a gentler native . "[385-napoleon] " Alas , [I]356-carne fear that [we]9487-we can not indulge in that pleasure , "[356-carne] said [Carne]356-carne , with a smile of regret . " It cost [me]356-carne a large outlay of skill to catch [him]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore , and [the natives of [that place]9489-that place]9488-the natives of that place are all equally stubborn . But [I]356-carne have a plan for making [him]9479-the proud young fisherman who knows every grain of sand along his native shore do [our]9487-we work without being at all aware of it . Is it [your]385-napoleon wish , [[my]356-carne General]9458-my general , that [I]356-carne should now describe that plan ? "[356-carne] " Not now , "[385-napoleon] replied [Napoleon]385-napoleon , pulling out a watch of English make , " but in [your]385-napoleon next letter . [I]1634-the great man start for [Paris]161-paris in an hour 's time . [You]385-napoleon will hear of things soon which will add very greatly to the weight and success of this grand enterprise . [We]9487-we shall have perfidious [Albion]20-albion caught in [her]9491-her own noose , as [you]385-napoleon shall see . [You]385-napoleon have not heard of [one Captain Wright]528-one captain wright , and [the landing - place at [Biville]165-biville]9492-the landing - place at biville . [We]9487-we will have [[our]9487-we little Biville]9493-our little biville at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . There will be too many of [us]9487-we to swing up by a rope . Courage , [[my]1634-the great man friend]6556-my friend ! The future is with [you]385-napoleon . [[Our]9487-we regiments]9495-our regiments are casting dice for [the fairest English counties]9496-the fairest english counties . But [[your]385-napoleon [native county]9498-native county]9497-your native county is reserved for [you]385-napoleon . [You]385-napoleon shall possess the whole of it [I]1634-the great man swear it by [the god of war]9499-the god of war and command [the Southern army]9500-the southern army . Be brave , be wise , be vigilant , and above all things be patient . "[1634-the great man] [The great man]1634-the great man held up [his]1634-the great man hand , as a sign that [he]1634-the great man wanted [his]1634-the great man horse , and then offered it to [Caryl Carne]356-carne , who touched it lightly with [his]356-carne lips , and bent one knee . " [[My]356-carne Emperor]9501-my emperor ! "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , " [[my]356-carne Emperor]9501-my emperor ! "[356-carne] " Wait until the proper time , "[385-napoleon] said [Napoleon]385-napoleon , gravely , and yet well pleased . " [You]356-carne are not the first , and [you]356-carne will not be the last . Observe discretion . Farewell , [[my]385-napoleon friend]6556-my friend ! "[385-napoleon] In another minute [he]1634-the great man was gone , and [the place]694-the place looked empty without [him]1634-the great man . [Carne]356-carne stood gloomily watching [the horsemen]3571-the horsemen as [their]3571-the horsemen figures grew small in the distance , [the large man behind pounding heavily away , like [an English dragoon]3573-an english dragoon , on the scanty sod , of no importance to [anybody]838-anybody]3572-the large man behind pounding heavily away , like an english dragoon , on the scanty sod , of no importance to anybody unless [he]1634-the great man had [a wife]1647-a wife or [children the little man in front with the white plume waving]3576-children the little man in front with the white plume waving , and the well - bred horse going easily , the one whose body would affect more bodies , and certainly send more souls out of them , than any other born upon [this earth]3577-this earth as yet , and [we]3578-we hope as long as ever it endureth . [Caryl Carne]356-carne cared not a jot about that . [He]356-carne was anything but [a philanthropist]3579-a philanthropist ; [his]356-carne weaknesses , if [he]356-carne had any , were not dispersive , but thoroughly concentric . [He]356-carne gathered [his]356-carne long cloak round [his]356-carne body , and went to the highest spot within [his]356-carne reach , about a mile from [the watch - tower at [Cape Grisnez]162-cape grisnez]3580-the watch - tower at cape grisnez , and thence [he]356-carne had a fine view of [the vast invasive fleet and [the vaster host behind [it]3583-it]3582-the vaster host behind it]3581-the vast invasive fleet and the vaster host behind it . [An Englishman who loved [[his]3584-an englishman who loved his country Country]1635-his country]3584-an englishman who loved his country would have turned sick at heart and faint of spirit at the sight before [him]3584-an englishman who loved his country . [The foe]3586-the foe was gathered together there to eat [us]3587-us up on every side , to get [us]3587-us into [his]3586-the foe net and rend [us]3587-us , to tear [us]3587-us asunder as a lamb is torn when [its]3588-its mother has dropped it in flight from the wolves . For forty square miles there was not an acre without a score of [tents]3589-tents upon [it]3590-it , or else of huts thrown up with slabs of wood to keep the powder dry , and the steel and iron bright and sharp to go into [the vitals of [England]2-england]3591-the vitals of england . [Mighty docks]3592-mighty docks had been scooped out by warlike hands , and shone with [ships crowded with guns and alive with men]3593-ships crowded with guns and alive with men . And all along [the shore]716-the shore for leagues , wherever any shelter lay , and great batteries protected [them]3595-them , hundreds of [other ships]3596-other ships tore at [their]3595-them moorings , to dash across the smooth narrow line , and blacken with fire and redden with blood [the white cliffs of [the land]701-the land [they]3595-them loathed]3597-the white cliffs of the land they loathed . And what was there to stop [them]3595-them ? The steam of [the multitude]3599-the multitude rose in the air , and the clang of armour filled it . Numbers irresistible , and relentless power urged [them]3595-them . At the beck of the hand that had called the horse , [the grey sea]3600-the grey sea would have been black with [ships]7448-ships , and the pale waves would have been red with fire . [Carne]356-carne looked at [the water]720-the water way touched with silver by the soft descent of the winter sun , and upon [it]720-the water , so far as [his]356-carne gaze could reach , there were but a dozen little objects moving , puny creatures in the distance mice in front of [a lion 's den]3603-a lion 's den . And much as [he]356-carne hated with [his]356-carne tainted heart [the land of [[his]356-carne father]6889-his father]3604-the land of his father , [the land of [his]356-carne birth]3606-the land of his birth , some reluctant pride arose that [he]356-carne was by right [an Englishman]7125-an englishman . " It is the dread of [the English seaman]9504-the english seaman , it is the fame of [Nelson]438-nelson , it is the habit of being beaten when [England]2-england meets [them]9504-the english seaman upon [the sea]706-the sea nothing else keeps [this mighty host]9506-this mighty host like a set of [trembling captives]9507-trembling captives here , when [they]9504-the english seaman might launch forth irresistibly . And what is a great deal worse , it will keep [me]356-carne still in [[my]356-carne ruined dungeons]9508-my ruined dungeons , [a spy]9509-a spy , [an intriguer]9510-an intriguer , [an understrapper]9511-an understrapper , when [I]356-carne am fit to be [one of the foremost]9512-one of the foremost . What [a fool]6566-a fool [I]356-carne am so to be cowed and enslaved , by [a man no better endowed than [myself]356-carne]9514-a man no better endowed than myself with anything , except self - confidence ! [I]356-carne should have looked over [his]9514-a man no better endowed than myself head , and told [him]9514-a man no better endowed than myself that [I]356-carne had had enough of it , and if [he]9514-a man no better endowed than myself would not take advantage of [my]356-carne toils , [I]356-carne would toil for [him]9514-a man no better endowed than myself no longer . Why , [he]9514-a man no better endowed than myself never even thanked [me]356-carne , that [I]356-carne can remember , and [my]356-carne pay is no more than [Charron]403-charron 's ! And a pretty strict account [I]356-carne have to render of every Republican coin [he]9514-a man no better endowed than myself sends . [He]9514-a man no better endowed than myself will have [his]9514-a man no better endowed than myself own head on [them]9515-them within six months , unless [he]9514-a man no better endowed than myself is assassinated . [His]9514-a man no better endowed than myself manners are not those of [a gentleman]863-a gentleman . While [I]356-carne was speaking to [him]9514-a man no better endowed than myself , [he]9514-a man no better endowed than myself actually turned [his]9514-a man no better endowed than myself back upon [me]356-carne , and cleared [his]9514-a man no better endowed than myself throat ! [Every one]1014-every one hates [him]9514-a man no better endowed than myself as much as fears [him]9514-a man no better endowed than myself , of [all who are in the rank of [gentlemen]3310-gentlemen]9518-all who are in the rank of gentlemen . How would it pay [me]356-carne to throw [him]9514-a man no better endowed than myself over , denounce [my]356-carne own doings , excuse [them]9520-them as those of [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman and [a French officer]7752-a french officer , and bow the knee to [Farmer George]529-farmer george ? Truly if it were not for [[my]356-carne mother]7685-my mother , who has sacrificed [her]7685-my mother life for [me]356-carne , [I]356-carne would take that course , and have done with it . Such all - important news would compel [them]9520-them to replace [me]356-carne in the property of [[my]356-carne forefathers]9524-my forefathers ; and if [neighbours]2448-neighbours looked coldly on [me]356-carne at first , [I]356-carne could very soon conquer that nonsense . [I]356-carne should marry [little Dolly]530-little dolly , of course , and that would go half - way towards doing it . [I]356-carne hate [that country]7171-that country , but [I]356-carne might come to like it , if enough of it belonged to [me]356-carne . Aha ! What would [[my]356-carne mother]7685-my mother say , if [she]7685-my mother dreamed that [I]356-carne could have such ideas ? And the whole of [my]356-carne life belongs to [her]7685-my mother . Well , let [me]356-carne get back to [[my]356-carne ruins]9528-my ruins first . It would never do to be captured by [a British frigate]9529-a british frigate . [We]9530-we had a narrow shave of it last time . And there will be a vile great moon to - night . "[356-carne] With these reflections which were upon the whole more to [his]3608-his credit than the wonted web of thought [Carne]356-carne with [his]3608-his long stride struck into a path towards [the beach]776-the beach where [[his]3608-his boat]1639-his boat was waiting . Although [he]3608-his knew where to find [several officers who had once been [[his]3608-his comrades]8764-his comrades]3611-several officers who had once been his comrades , [he]3608-his kept [himself]3608-his gladly to [his]3608-his loneliness ; less perhaps by reason of [Napoleon]385-napoleon 's orders than from the growing charm which [Solitude]531-solitude has for all who begin to understand [her]3613-her . CHAPTER XXXIX RUNNING THE GAUNTLET Though [Carne]356-carne had made light , in [his]356-carne impatient mood , of the power of [the blockading fleet]3614-the blockading fleet , [he]356-carne felt in [his]356-carne heart a sincere respect for its vigilance and activity . [La Liberte]532-la liberte as [the unhappy Cheeseman]3615-the unhappy cheeseman 's schooner was called within [gunshot of [France]45-france]3616-gunshot of france was glad enough to drop that pretentious name , and become again [the peaceful London Trader]3617-the peaceful london trader , when [she]532-la liberte found [herself]532-la liberte beyond the reach of [French batteries]3618-french batteries . The practice of [[her]532-la liberte captain]2240-her captain , [the lively Charron]3620-the lively charron , was to give a wide berth to [any British cruiser]3621-any british cruiser appearing singly ; but whenever [more than one]3622-more than one hove in sight , to run into the midst of [them]3621-any british cruiser and dip [his]3620-the lively charron flag . From the speed of [[his]3620-the lively charron schooner]3623-his schooner [he]3620-the lively charron could always , in a light wind , show a clean pair of heels to [any single heavy ship]3624-any single heavy ship , and [he]3620-the lively charron had not yet come across [any cutter , brig of war , or light corvette that could collar]3625-any cutter , brig of war , or light corvette that could collar [the Liberte]167-the liberte in any sort of weather . [Renaud Charron]403-charron was [a brave young Frenchman , as fair a specimen as could be found , of a truly engaging but not overpowering type]3626-a brave young frenchman , as fair a specimen as could be found , of a truly engaging but not overpowering type , kindly , warm - hearted , full of enterprise , lax of morals unless honour [their]3627-their veneer was touched , loving excitement , and capable of anything , except skulking , or sulking , or running away slowly . " None of [your]7265-a frenchman risky tricks to - night ! "[356-carne] said [Carne]356-carne , as [he]356-carne stood on [[the schooner]3628-the schooner 's deck]3629-the schooner 's deck , in the dusk of the February evening , [himself]356-carne in a dark mood growing darker for [his]356-carne English blood supplied the elements of gloom , and [he]356-carne felt a dull pleasure in goading [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman , after being trampled on by [one of [French position]3632-french position]3631-one of french position . " [You]7265-a frenchman will just make straight , as the tide and shoals allow , for [our]9531-our usual landing - place , set [me]1854-the frenchman [ashore]7339-ashore , and follow [me]1854-the frenchman to [the old quarters]9533-the old quarters . [I]1854-the frenchman have orders to give [you]7265-a frenchman , which can be given only there . "[1854-the frenchman] " [[My]1854-the frenchman commanding officer]9534-my commanding officer shall be obeyed , "[1854-the frenchman] [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman answered , with a light salute and smile , for [he]1854-the frenchman was not endowed with the power of hating , or [he]1854-the frenchman might have indulged that bad power towards [Carne]356-carne ; " but [I]1854-the frenchman fear that [he]1854-the frenchman has not found things to [his]1854-the frenchman liking . "[1854-the frenchman] " What concern is that of [yours]7265-a frenchman ? [Your]7265-a frenchman duty is to carry out [my]3634-the light - hearted frenchman orders , to the utmost of [your]7265-a frenchman ability , and offer opinion when asked for . "[3634-the light - hearted frenchman] [The light - hearted Frenchman]3634-the light - hearted frenchman shrugged [his]1854-the frenchman shoulders . " [[My]1854-the frenchman commanding officer]9534-my commanding officer is right , "[1854-the frenchman] [he]1854-the frenchman said ; " but [the sea]706-the sea is getting up , and there will be wind , unless [I]1854-the frenchman mistake the arising of the moon . [[My]1854-the frenchman commanding officer]9534-my commanding officer had better retire , until [his]9534-my commanding officer commands are needed . [He]9534-my commanding officer has been known to feel the effects of high tossing , in spite of [his]9534-my commanding officer unequalled constitution . Is it not so , [[my]1854-the frenchman commander]7738-my commander ? [I]1854-the frenchman ask with deference , and anxiety . "[1854-the frenchman] [Carne]356-carne , who liked to have the joke on [his]356-carne side only , swore at the moon and the wind , in clear English , which was shorter and more efficacious than French . [He]356-carne longed to say , " Try to keep [me]356-carne out of rough water , "[356-carne] but [his]356-carne pride , and the fear of suggesting the opposite to [this sailor who loved a joke]3635-this sailor who loved a joke , kept [him]356-carne silent , and [he]356-carne withdrew to [his]356-carne little cuddy , chewing a biscuit , to feed , if it must be so , [the approaching malady]3636-the approaching malady . " [We]9539-we shall have some game , and a fine game too , "[403-charron] said [Renaud Charron]403-charron to [himself]403-charron , as [he]403-charron ordered more sail to be made . " [Milord]533-milord gives [himself]533-milord such mighty airs ! [We]9539-we will take [him]533-milord to [the cross - run off [the Middle Bank]168-the middle bank]9540-the cross - run off the middle bank , and offer [him]533-milord a basin through the key - hole . To make [sea - sick]9541-sea - sick [an Englishman]7125-an englishman for , after all , what other is [he]533-milord ? will be a fine piece of revenge for fair [France]45-france . "[403-charron] [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks had remarked with tender sorrow more perhaps because [she]3637-she admired [the young man]861-the young man , and was [herself]3637-she [a hearty soul]3639-a hearty soul , than from any loss of profit in victualling [him]861-the young man that " [he]861-the young man was one of [[they]9543-their folk]9544-they folk as seems to go about [their]9543-their business , and do [their]9543-their jobs , and keep [their]9543-their skins as full as [other people]1136-other people , without putting nort inside of [them]9543-their . "[3637-she] [She]3637-she knew [one of that kind]3640-one of that kind before , and [he]861-the young man was shot by [the Coast - guard]3303-the coast - guard , and when [they]3303-the coast - guard postmartyred [him]861-the young man , an eel twenty foot long was found inside [him]861-the young man , doubled up for all [the world]695-the world like a love - knot . [Squire Carne]357-carne was of too high [a family]3643-a family for that ; but [she]3637-she would give a week 's rent to know what was inside [him]357-carne . There was no little justice in these remarks , as is pretty sure to be the case with all good - natured criticism . [The best cook that ever was roasted]3644-the best cook that ever was roasted can not get out of a pot more than was put in it ; and the weight of a cask , as a general rule , diminishes if the tap is turned , without any redress at the bung - hole . [Carne]357-carne ran off [his]357-carne contents too fast , before [he]357-carne had arranged for fresh receipts ; and [all who have felt what comes of that]3645-all who have felt what comes of that will be able to feel for [him]357-carne in the result . But a further decrease was in store for [him]357-carne now . As the moon arose , the wind got higher , and chopped round to one point north of west , raising a perkish head - sea , and grinning with white teeth against any flapping of sails . [The schooner]3628-the schooner was put upon the starboard tack as near to the wind as [she]3628-the schooner would lie , bearing so for [the French coast]3647-the french coast more than [the English]447-madame fropot , and making for [the Vergoyers]534-the vergoyers , instead of [the Varne]169-the varne , as intended . This carried [them]3648-them into wider water , and a long roll from the southwest crossing the pointed squabble of the strong new wind . " [General]9546-general , "[403-charron] cried [Charron]403-charron , now as merry as a grig , and skipping to the door of [[Carne]357-carne 's close little cabin]3649-carne 's close little cabin , about an hour before midnight , " it would afford [us]9547-us pleasure if [you]9546-general would kindly come on [deck]9548-deck and give [us]9547-us the benefit of [your]9546-general advice . [I]403-charron fear that [you]9546-general are a little confined down here , and in need of more solid sustenance . [[My]403-charron General]9458-my general , arise ; there is much briskness upon [deck]9548-deck , and the waves are dancing beautifully in the full moon . Two sail are in sight , one upon the weather bow , and the other on [the weather quarter]7935-the weather quarter . Ah , how superior [your]9546-general sea - words are to [ours]9547-us ! If [I]403-charron were born [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , [you]9546-general need not seek far for [a successor to [Nelson]438-nelson]9553-a successor to nelson , when [he]438-nelson gets shot , as [he]438-nelson is sure to be before very long . "[403-charron] " Get out ! "[3650-carne , whose troubles were faintly illuminated by a sputtering wick] muttered [Carne , whose troubles were faintly illuminated by a sputtering wick]3650-carne , whose troubles were faintly illuminated by a sputtering wick . " Get out , [[you]9546-general scoundrel]9554-you scoundrel , as [you]9546-general love plain English . Go direct to the devil only let [me]3650-carne , whose troubles were faintly illuminated by a sputtering wick die in peace . "[3650-carne , whose troubles were faintly illuminated by a sputtering wick] " All language is excusable in [those affected with the malady of]9555-those affected with the malady of [the sea]706-the sea , "[1854-the frenchman] replied [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman , dancing a little to encourage [[his]1854-the frenchman friend]1450-his friend . " [Behold]535-behold , if [you]9546-general would get up and do this , [you]9546-general would be as happy inside as [I]1854-the frenchman am . But stay [I]1854-the frenchman know what will ease [you]9546-general in an instant , and enable [you]9546-general to order [us]9557-us right and left . The indefatigable Sherray put a fine piece of fat pork in store before [we]9557-us sailed ; [I]1854-the frenchman have just had it cooked , for [I]1854-the frenchman was almost starving . It floats in brown liquor of the richest order , such as [no Englishman]973-no englishman can refuse . Take a sip of pure rum , and [you]9546-general will enjoy it surely . Say , [[my]1854-the frenchman brave General]9559-my brave general , will [you]9546-general come and join [me]1854-the frenchman ? It will cure any little disquietude down here . "[1854-the frenchman] With a pleasant smile [Charron]403-charron laid [his]403-charron hand on the part of [[his]403-charron commander]3544-his commander which [he]403-charron supposed to be blameable . [Carne]357-carne made an effort to get up and kick [him]3544-his commander , but fell back with everything whirling around , and all human standards inverted . Then [the kindly Frenchman]3654-the kindly frenchman tucked [him]3544-his commander up , for [his]3544-his commander face was blue and the chill of exhaustion striking into [him]3544-his commander . " [I]403-charron wish [you]9546-general could eat a little bit , "[403-charron] said [Charron]403-charron , gently ; but [Carne]357-carne gave a push with [his]357-carne elbow . " Well , [you]9546-general 'll be worse before [you]9546-general are better , as [the old women]9560-the old women say in [[your]9546-general country]8200-your country . But what am [I]357-carne to do about [the two British ships]9562-the two british ships for [they]9562-the two british ships are sure to be British now in sight ? "[357-carne] But [Carne]357-carne turned [his]357-carne back , and [his]357-carne black boots dangled from the rim of [his]357-carne bunk as if there was nothing in them . " This is going a little too far , "[403-charron] cried [Charron]403-charron ; " [I]403-charron must have some orders , [[my]403-charron commander]7738-my commander . [You]7738-my commander understand that [two English ships]9564-two english ships are manifestly bearing down upon [us]9565-us "[403-charron] " Let [them]9562-the two british ships come and send [us]9565-us to the bottom the sooner the better , "[3544-his commander] [[his]403-charron commander]3544-his commander groaned , and then raised [his]3544-his commander limp knuckles with a final effort to stop [his]3544-his commander poor ears forever . " But [I]1854-the frenchman am not ready to go to the bottom , nor [all the other people of [[our]9565-us fourteen hands]9567-our fourteen hands]9566-all the other people of our fourteen hands "[1854-the frenchman] [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman spoke now to [himself]1854-the frenchman alone " neither will [I]1854-the frenchman even go to [prison]8459-prison . [I]1854-the frenchman will do as [they]9562-the two british ships do at [Springhaven]3-springhaven , and doubtless at [every other place in [England]2-england]9569-every other place in england . [I]1854-the frenchman will have [my]1854-the frenchman dish of pork , which is now just crackling [I]1854-the frenchman am capable of smelling it even here and [I]1854-the frenchman will give some to [Sam Polwhele]421-sam polwhele , and [we]9570-we will put heads together over it . To outsail [friend Englishman]9571-friend englishman is a great delight , and to out - gun [him]9571-friend englishman would be still greater ; but if [we]9570-we can not accomplish those , there will be some pleasure of outwitting [him]9571-friend englishman . "[1854-the frenchman] [Renaud Charron]403-charron was never disposed to make the worst of anything . When [he]403-charron went upon [deck]9548-deck again , to look out while [his]403-charron supper was waiting , [he]403-charron found no change , except that the wind was freshening and [the sea]706-the sea increasing , and [the strangers whose company [he]403-charron did not covet]3659-the strangers whose company he did not covet seemed waiting for no invitation . With a light wind [he]403-charron would have had little fear of giving [them]3659-the strangers whose company he did not covet the go - by , or on a dark night [he]403-charron might have contrived to slip between or away from [them]3659-the strangers whose company he did not covet . But everything was against [him]403-charron now . The wind was so strong , blowing nearly half a gale , and threatening to blow a whole one , that [he]403-charron durst not carry much canvas , and the full moon , approaching the meridian now , spread [the white sea]3660-the white sea with a broad flood of light . [He]403-charron could see that [both enemies]3661-both enemies had descried [him]403-charron , and were acting in concert to cut [him]403-charron off . [The ship on [his]403-charron weather bow]3662-the ship on his weather bow was [a frigate]8711-a frigate , riding the waves in gallant style , with the wind upon [her]8711-a frigate beam , and travelling two feet for every one [the close - hauled schooner]3664-the close - hauled schooner could accomplish . If the latter continued [her]8711-a frigate present course , in another half - league [she]8711-a frigate would be under [the port - holes of [the frigate]8718-the frigate]3665-the port - holes of the frigate . [The other enemy]3667-the other enemy , though further off , was far more difficult to escape . This was [a gun - brig]3668-a gun - brig , not so very much bigger than [La Liberte]532-la liberte [herself]532-la liberte for gun - brigs in those days were very small craft and for that very reason more dangerous . [She]532-la liberte bore about two points east of north from [the greatly persecuted [Charron]403-charron]3669-the greatly persecuted charron , and was holding on steadily under easy sail , neither gaining much upon the chase nor losing . " Carry on as [we]9572-us are for about ten minutes , "[403-charron] said [Charron]403-charron to [[his]403-charron mate]3670-his mate , [Sam Polwhele]421-sam polwhele ; " that will give [us]9572-us period to eat [our]9572-us pork . Come , then , [[my]421-sam polwhele good friend]7106-my good friend , let [us]9572-us do it . "[421-sam polwhele] [Polwhele]421-sam polwhele as [he]421-sam polwhele was called to make believe that [he]421-sam polwhele and other hands were [Cornishmen]3671-cornishmen , whereas [they]3672-we were [Yankees of the sharpest order]3673-yankees of the sharpest order , owing no allegiance and unhappily no good - will to [[their]3672-we grandmother]3674-their grandmother [this man]8236-this man , whose true name was [Perkins]536-perkins , gave the needful orders , and followed down . [Charron]403-charron could talk , like [many Frenchmen]3676-many frenchmen , quite as fast with [his]403-charron mouth full as empty , and [he]403-charron had [a man]6583-a man to talk to who did not require anything to be said twice to [him]403-charron . " No fear of [me]403-charron ! "[403-charron] was all [he]403-charron said . " [You]6583-a man keep out of sight , because of [your]6583-a man twang . [I]403-charron 'll teach [them]3682-them a little good English better than ever came out of [Cornwall]170-cornwall . The best of all English is not to say too much . "[403-charron] [The captain]1173-the captain and [[his]1173-the captain mate]3670-his mate enjoyed [their]3672-we supper , while [Carne]357-carne in the distance bore the pangs of [a malady called bulimus]3680-a malady called bulimus , that is to say , a giant 's ravening for victuals , without [a babe]3681-a babe 's power of receiving [them]3682-them . For [he]357-carne was turning the corner of [his]357-carne sickness now , but prostrate and cold as a fallen stalactite . " Aha ! [We]3672-we have done well . [We]3672-we have warmed [our]3672-we wits up . One glass of what [you]9574-you call the grog ; and then [we]3672-we will play a pleasant game with [those Englishmen]9575-those englishmen ! "[357-carne] [Carne]357-carne heard [him]357-carne say it , and in [his]357-carne heart hoped that [the English]447-madame fropot would pitch [him]357-carne overboard . It was high time for [those two]3683-those two to finish [their]3683-those two supper . [The schooner]3628-the schooner had no wheel , but steered as [light craft]7392-light craft did then , and long afterwards with a bulky ash tiller , having iron eyes for lashing it in heavy weather . [Three strong men]3686-three strong men stood by it now , obedient , yet muttering to [one another]827-one another , for another cable 's length would bring [them]3686-three strong men into danger of being run down by [the frigate]8718-the frigate . " All clear for stays ! "[421-sam polwhele] cried [Polwhele]421-sam polwhele , under orders from [Charron]403-charron . " Down helm ! Helm 's alee ! Steady so . Let draw ! Easy ! easy ! [There]892-there [she]3689-the handy little craft fills ! "[421-sam polwhele] And after a few more rapid orders [the handy little craft]3689-the handy little craft was dashing away , with the wind abaft the beam , and [her]3689-the handy little craft head about two points north of east . " Uncommon quick in stays ! "[421-sam polwhele] cried [Polwhele]421-sam polwhele , who had taken to the helm , and now stood there . " Wonder what [Britishers]537-britishers will think of that ? "[421-sam polwhele] [The British ship]3690-the british ship soon let [him]357-carne know [her]3690-the british ship opinion , by a roar and a long streak of smoke blown toward [him]357-carne , as [she]3690-the british ship put up [her]3690-the british ship helm to consider the case . It was below the dignity of [a fine frigate]3691-a fine frigate to run after [little smuggling craft]3692-little smuggling craft , such as [she]3690-the british ship voted this to be , and [a large ship]3693-a large ship had been sighted from [her]3690-the british ship tops down channel , which might afford [her]3690-the british ship nobler sport . [She]3690-the british ship contented [herself]3690-the british ship with a harmless shot , and leaving [the gun - brig]3694-the gun - brig to pursue the chase , bore away for more important business . " Nonplussed [the big ' un]9577-the big ' un ; shall have trouble with [the little ' un]9578-the little ' un , "[538-master polwhele] said [Master Polwhele]538-master polwhele to [[his]538-master polwhele captain]760-his captain . " [She]9578-the little ' un do n't draw half a fathom more than [we]9579-we do . No good running inside [the shoals]9580-the shoals . And with this wind , [she]9578-the little ' un has the foot of [us]9579-we . "[538-master polwhele] " [Bear]539-bear straight for [her]9578-the little ' un , and let [her]9578-the little ' un board [us]9579-we , "[403-charron] [Charron]403-charron answered , pleasantly . " Down with all French hands into the forepart of the hold , and stow the spare foresail over them . Show [our]9579-we last bills of lading , and ask [them]9581-them to trade . [You]9582-you know all about [Cheeseman]523-cheeseman ; double [his]523-cheeseman prices . If [we]9579-we make any cash , [we]9579-we 'll divide it . Say [we]9579-we are out of [our]9579-we course , through supplying [a cruiser that wanted [our]9579-we goods for nothing]9583-a cruiser that wanted our goods for nothing . [I]403-charron shall keep out of sight on account of [my]403-charron twang , as [you]9582-you politely call it . The rest [I]403-charron may safely leave to [your]9582-you invention . But if [you]9582-you can get any ready rhino , [Sam Polwhele]421-sam polwhele is not [the man to neglect it]9584-the man to neglect it . "[403-charron] " Bully for [you]3696-the yankee ! "[3696-the yankee] cried [the Yankee]3696-the yankee , looking at [him]3696-the yankee with more admiration than [he]3696-the yankee expected ever to entertain for [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman . " There 's five ton of cheeses that have been seven voyages , and a hundred firkins of Irish butter , and five - and - thirty cases of Russian tongues , as old as [old Nick]540-old nick , and [ne'er]9585-ne'er a sign of weevil ! Lor ' no , never a tail of weevil ! [Skipper]9586-skipper , [you]9586-skipper deserve to go to heaven out of [West Street]171-west street . But how about [him]3696-the yankee , down yonder ? "[3696-the yankee] " [Captain Carne]541-carne ? Leave [him]3696-the yankee to [me]3698-the american to arrange . [I]3698-the american shall be ready , if [they]9587-they intrude . Announce that [you]9582-you have [a sick gentleman on board]9588-a sick gentleman on board , [a passenger afflicted with a foreign illness]9589-a passenger afflicted with a foreign illness , and having [a foreign physician]9590-a foreign physician . Mon Dieu ! It is good . [Every Englishman]7110-every englishman believes that anything foreign will kill [him]7110-every englishman with a vault . Arrange [you]9582-you the trading , and [I]3698-the american will be [the doctor]1115-the doctor [a German]9593-a german ; [I]3698-the american can do the German . "[3698-the american] " And [I]3698-the american can do the trading , "[3698-the american] [the American]3698-the american replied , without any rash self - confidence ; " [any fool]1221-any fool can sell good stuff ; but it requireth [a good man]8893-a good man to sell bad goods . "[3698-the american] [The gun - brig]3694-the gun - brig bore down on [them]3700-you at a great pace , feeling happy certitude that [she]3694-the gun - brig had got a prize not a very big one , but still worth catching . [She]3694-the gun - brig saw that [the frigate]8718-the frigate had fired a shot , and believed that it was done to call [her]3694-the gun - brig own attention to a matter below that of [the frigate]8718-the frigate . On [she]3694-the gun - brig came , heeling to the lively wind , very beautiful in the moonlight , tossing [the dark sea]3703-the dark sea in white showers , and with all [her]3694-the gun - brig taut canvas arched and gleaming , hovered with the shades of one another . " Heave to , or [we]3700-you sink [you]3700-you ! "[3694-the gun - brig] cried a mighty voice through a speaking trumpet , as [she]3694-the gun - brig luffed a little , bringing [her]3694-the gun - brig port broadside to bear ; and [the schooner]3628-the schooner , which had hoisted British colours , obeyed the command immediately . In a very few seconds [a boat]6952-a boat was manned , and dancing on [the hillocks of [the sea]706-the sea]3706-the hillocks of the sea ; and soon , with some danger and much care , [the visitors]1124-the visitors stood upon [[the London Trader]1507-the london trader 's deck]3710-the london trader 's deck , and [Sam Polwhele]421-sam polwhele came to meet [them]1124-the visitors . " [We]3700-you have no wish to put [you]3700-you to any trouble , "[3711-the officer in command] said [the officer in command]3711-the officer in command , very quietly , " if [you]3700-you can show that [you]3700-you are what [you]3700-you profess to be . [You]3700-you sail under British colours ; and the name on [your]3700-you stern is [London Trader]172-london trader . [We]3700-you will soon dismiss [you]3700-you , if [you]3700-you prove that . But appearances are strongly against [you]3700-you . What has brought [you]3700-you [here]6711-here ? And why did [you]3700-you run the risk of being fired at , instead of submitting to [[his]421-sam polwhele Majesty 's ship [Minerva]542-minerva]173-his majesty 's ship minerva ? "[3711-the officer in command] " Because [she]173-his majesty 's ship minerva have n't got any ready money , [skipper]9586-skipper , and [we]3700-you do n't like three months ' bills , "[3712-the tall bostonian] said [the tall Bostonian]3712-the tall bostonian , looking loftily at [the British officer]3713-the british officer . " Such things is nothing but piracy , and [we]3700-you had better be shot at than lose such goods as [we]3700-you carry fresh shipped , and in prime condition . Come and see [them]9598-them , all with [Cheeseman]523-cheeseman 's brand , [the celebrated Cheeseman of [Springhaven]3-springhaven name]9599-the celebrated cheeseman of springhaven name guarantees the quality . But one thing , mind [you]3700-you no use to hanker after [them]9598-them unless [you]3700-you come provided with the ready . "[3712-the tall bostonian] " [We]3700-you do n't want [your]3700-you goods ; [we]3700-you want [you]3700-you , "[429-scudamore] answered [Scudamore]429-scudamore , now [first luff of the brig of war Delia]3714-first luff of the brig of war delia , and staring a little with [his]429-scudamore mild blue eyes at [this man]8236-this man 's effrontery . " That is to say , [our]3700-you duty is to know all about [you]3700-you . Produce [your]3700-you papers . Prove where [you]3700-you cleared from last , and what [you]3700-you are doing here , some thirty miles south of [your]3700-you course , if [you]3700-you are [a genuine British trader]9600-a genuine british trader . "[429-scudamore] " Papers all in order , [sir]6639-sir . First - chop wafers , as [they]3700-you puts on now , to save sealing - wax . [Charter - party]9602-charter - party , and all the rest . Last bills of lading from [Gravesend]174-gravesend , but [you]3700-you must n't judge [our]3700-you goods by that . Bulk of them from [St. Mary Axe]86-st. mary 's axe , where [Cheeseman]523-cheeseman hath freighted from these thirty years . If ever [you]3700-you have been at [Springhaven]3-springhaven , [Captain]7734-captain , [you]3700-you 'd jump at anything with [Cheeseman]523-cheeseman 's brand . But have [you]3700-you brought that little bag of guineas with [you]3700-you ? "[3712-the tall bostonian] " Once more , [we]3700-you want none of [your]3700-you goods . [You]3700-you might praise [them]3700-you as much as [you]3700-you liked , if time permitted . Show [me]3719-an eminent physician to [the cabin]9604-the cabin , and produce [your]3700-you papers . After that [we]3700-you shall see what is in the hold . "[3719-an eminent physician] " [Supercargo]543-supercargo very ill in [best cabin]9605-best cabin . Plague , or black fever , [the German doctor]9606-the german doctor says . None of [our]3700-you hands will go near [him]543-supercargo but [myself]3716-his . But [you]3700-you wo n't be like that , will [you]3700-you ? "[3716-his] Less for [his]3716-his own sake than [[his]3716-his mother]6535-his mother 's who had none but [him]3716-his to help [her]6535-his mother [Scudamore]429-scudamore dreaded especially that class of disease which is now called " zymotic . "[3716-his] [[His]3716-his father]6889-his father , [an eminent physician]3719-an eminent physician , had observed and had written a short work to establish that [certain families and types of constitution]3720-certain families and types of constitution lie almost at the mercy of such contagion , and find no mercy from it . And among [those families]3721-those families was [his]3716-his own . " [Fly]544-fly , [[my]3716-his boy]9298-my boy , fly , "[3716-his] [he]3716-his had often said to [Blyth]429-scudamore , " if [you]429-scudamore ever come near [such subjects]9608-such subjects . "[3716-his] " [Captain]7734-captain , [I]538-master polwhele will fetch [them]9608-such subjects , "[538-master polwhele] continued [Mr. Polwhele]538-master polwhele , looking grave at [his]3716-his hesitation . " By good rights they ought to be smoked , [I]538-master polwhele dare say , though [I]538-master polwhele do n't hold much with such stuff [myself]538-master polwhele . And [the doctor]1115-the doctor keeps doing a heap of herbs hot . [You]7734-captain can see [him]1115-the doctor , if [you]7734-captain just come down these few steps . Perhaps [you]7734-captain would n't mind looking into [the hold]9611-the hold , to find something to suit [your]7734-captain judgment quality combined with low figures there while [I]538-master polwhele go into [the infected den]9612-the infected den , as [the cleverest of [[my]538-master polwhele chaps]9614-my chaps calls it]9613-the cleverest of my chaps calls it . Why , it makes [me]538-master polwhele laugh ! [I]538-master polwhele 've been in and out , with this stand - up coat on , fifty times , and [you]7734-captain ca n't smell a flue of it , though wonderful strong down there . "[538-master polwhele] [Scudamore]429-scudamore shuddered , and drew back a little , and then stole a glance round the corner . [He]429-scudamore saw a thick smoke , and a figure prostrate , and another tied up in a long white robe , waving a pan of burning stuff in one hand and a bottle in the other , and plainly conjuring [Polwhele]538-master polwhele to keep off . Then [the latter]1655-the latter returned , quite complacently . " Ca n't find all of them , "[429-scudamore] [he]429-scudamore said , presenting a pile of papers big enough to taint [Sahara]545-sahara . " [That doctor]9615-that doctor goes on as bad as opening a coffin . Says [he]9615-that doctor understands it , and [I]429-scudamore do n't . [The old figure - head]9616-the old figure - head ! What does [he]9615-that doctor know about it ? "[429-scudamore] " Much more than [you]7734-captain do , perhaps , "[429-scudamore] replied [Blyth]429-scudamore , standing up for the profession , as [he]429-scudamore was bound to do . " Perhaps [we]9617-we had better look at these on [deck]9548-deck , if [you]7734-captain will bring up [your]7734-captain lantern . "[429-scudamore] " But , [Captain]7734-captain , [you]7734-captain will have a look at [our]9617-we hold , and make [us]9617-we a bid [we]9617-we need not take it , any more than [you]7734-captain need to double it for as prime a lot of cheese , and sides of bacon "[429-scudamore] " If [your]7734-captain papers are correct , it will not be [my]429-scudamore duty to meddle with [your]7734-captain cargo . But what are [you]7734-captain doing the wrong side of [[our]9617-we fleet]9620-our fleet ? "[429-scudamore] " Why , that was a bad job . There 's no fair trade now , no sort of dealing on the square nohow . [We]9617-we run all this risk of being caught by [Crappos]453-crappos on purpose to supply [British ship Gorgeous , soweastern station]9621-british ship gorgeous , soweastern station ; and blow [me]429-scudamore tight if [I]429-scudamore could n't swear [she]9621-british ship gorgeous , soweastern station had been supplied chock - full by [a Crappo]9622-a crappo ! Only took ten cheeses and fifteen sides of bacon , though [she]9621-british ship gorgeous , soweastern station never knew nought of [our]9617-we black fever case ! But , [Captain]7734-captain , sit down here , and overhaul [our]9617-we flimsies . Not like rags , [you]7734-captain know ; do n't hold plague much . "[429-scudamore] [The young lieutenant]2153-the young lieutenant compelled [himself]2153-the young lieutenant to discharge [his]2153-the young lieutenant duty of inspection behind a combing , where the wind was broken ; but even so [he]2153-the young lieutenant took good care to keep on the weather side of the documents ; and the dates perhaps flew away to leeward . " [They]9624-they seem all right , "[2153-the young lieutenant] [he]2153-the young lieutenant said , " but one thing will save any further trouble to [both of [us]9617-we]9625-both of us . [You]2153-the young lieutenant belong to [Springhaven]3-springhaven . [I]2153-the young lieutenant know [most people]1741-most people [there]892-there . Have [you]2153-the young lieutenant any Springhaven hands on board ? "[2153-the young lieutenant] " [I]2153-the young lieutenant should think so . Send [Tugwell]282-dan aft ; pass the word for [Dan Tugwell]282-dan . [Captain]7734-captain , there 's [a family of that name there]9629-a family of that name there settled as long as [we]9617-we have been at [Mevagissey]176-mevagissey . Ah , that sort of thing is a credit to [the place]694-the place , and [the people]8901-the people too , in [my]2153-the young lieutenant opinion . "[2153-the young lieutenant] [Dan Tugwell]282-dan came slowly , and with a heavy step , looking quite unlike [the spruce young fisherman whom [Scudamore]429-scudamore had noticed as first and smartest in the rescue of the stranded Blonde]3724-the spruce young fisherman whom scudamore had noticed as first and smartest in the rescue of the stranded blonde . But [he]282-dan could not doubt that this was [Dan]282-dan , [the Dan of happier times and thoughts]3725-the dan of happier times and thoughts ; in whom , without using [his]282-dan mind about it , [he]282-dan had felt some likeness to [himself]282-dan . It was not in [his]282-dan power to glance sharply , because [his]282-dan eyes were kindly open to all the little incidents of [mankind]696-mankind , but [he]282-dan managed to let [Dan]282-dan know that duty compelled [him]282-dan to be particular . [Dan Tugwell]282-dan touched the slouched hat upon [his]282-dan head , and stood waiting to know what [he]282-dan was wanted for . " [Daniel]282-dan , "[429-scudamore] said [Scudamore]429-scudamore , who could not speak condescendingly to [any one]6859-any one , even from the official point of view , because [he]429-scudamore felt that [every honest man]3728-every honest man was [[his]429-scudamore equal]3729-his equal , " are [you]282-dan here of [your]282-dan own accord , as [one of [the crew of [this schooner]9634-this schooner]9633-the crew of this schooner]9632-one of the crew of this schooner ? "[429-scudamore] [Dan Tugwell]282-dan had a hazy sense of being put upon an untrue balance . Not by [this kind gentleman]8687-this kind gentleman 's words , but through [his]282-dan own proceedings . In [his]282-dan honest mind [he]282-dan longed to say : " [I]282-dan fear [I]282-dan have been bamboozled . [I]282-dan have cast [my]282-dan lot in with [these fellows]2656-these fellows through passion , and in hasty ignorance . How [I]282-dan should like to go with [you]282-dan , and fight [the French]430-the french , instead of getting mixed up with a lot of things [I]282-dan ca n't make out ! "[282-dan] But [his]282-dan equally honest heart said to [him]282-dan : " [You]282-dan have been well treated . [You]282-dan are well paid . [You]282-dan shipped of [your]282-dan own accord . [You]282-dan have no right to peach , even if [you]282-dan had anything to peach of ; and all [you]282-dan have seen is some queer trading . [None but a sneak]9636-none but a sneak would turn against [[his]282-dan shipmates]9637-his shipmates and [[his]282-dan ship]7774-his ship , when overhauled by [the Royal Navy]177-the royal navy . "[282-dan] Betwixt [the two voices]3731-the two voices , [Dan]282-dan said nothing , but looked at [the lieutenant]2172-the lieutenant with that gaze which [the receiver]3733-the receiver takes to mean doubt of [his]282-dan meaning , while the doubt more often is what to do with it . " Are [you]282-dan here of [your]282-dan own accord ? Do [you]282-dan belong to [this schooner of [your]282-dan own accord]9639-this schooner of your own accord ? Are [you]282-dan one of [this crew]9640-this crew , of [your]282-dan own free - will ? "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore rang the changes on [his]429-scudamore simple question , as [he]429-scudamore had often been obliged to do in [the Grammar - school at [Stonnington]32-stonnington]3734-the grammar - school at stonnington , with [the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post . " Do [you]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post eat with [your]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post eyes ? "[429-scudamore] [he]429-scudamore had asked [them]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post sometimes ; and [they]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post had put [their]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post thumbs into [their]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post mouths to enquire . " S'pose [I]282-dan am , "[282-dan] said [Dan]282-dan at last , assuming stupidity , to cover hesitation ; " yes , [sir]6639-sir , [I]282-dan come aboard of [my]282-dan own free - will . "[282-dan] " Very well . Then [I]282-dan am glad to find [you]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post comfortable . [I]282-dan shall see [[your]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post father]6666-your father next week , perhaps . Shall [I]282-dan give [him]6666-your father any message for [you]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post ? "[282-dan] " No , [sir]6639-sir ! For [God]287-god 's sake , do n't let [him]6666-your father know a word about where [you]6639-sir have seen [me]429-scudamore . [I]429-scudamore came away all of a heap , and [I]429-scudamore do n't want one of [them]9644-them to bother about [me]429-scudamore . "[429-scudamore] " As [you]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post wish , [Dan]282-dan . [I]429-scudamore shall not say a word about [you]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post , until [you]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post return with [your]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post earnings . But if [you]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post found the fishing business dull , surely [you]3735-the slow - witted boys , who could not , or would not , know the top from the bottom of a sign - post might have come to [us]9645-us , [Dan]282-dan . [Any volunteers here for [His]687-one man Majesty]9646-any volunteers here for his majesty 's service ? "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore raised [his]429-scudamore voice , with the usual question . " Good pay , good victuals , fine promotion , and prize - money , with the glory of fighting for [[their]9646-any volunteers here for his majesty native country]9647-their native country , and provision for life if disabled ! "[429-scudamore] Not [a man]6583-a man came forward , though [one man]687-one man longed to do so ; but [his]687-one man sense of honour , whether true or false , forbade [him]687-one man . [Dan Tugwell]282-dan went heavily back to [his]282-dan work , trying to be certain that it was [his]282-dan duty . But sad doubts arose as [he]282-dan watched [the brave boat , lifting over the waves]3738-the brave boat , lifting over the waves in the moonlight , with loyal arms tugging towards [a loyal British ship]3739-a loyal british ship ; and [he]282-dan felt that [he]282-dan had thrown away [his]282-dan last chance . CHAPTER XL SHELFING THE QUESTION There is a time of day as [everybody]1350-everybody must have noticed [who is kind enough to attend to things not to be told by the clock , nor measured to a nicety by the position of the sun]3741-who is kind enough to attend to things not to be told by the clock , nor measured to a nicety by the position of the sun , even when [he]1350-everybody has the manners to say where [he]1350-everybody is a time of day dependent on a multiplicity of things unknown to [us]3742-we who have made [our]3742-we own brains , by perceiving that [we]3742-we had none , and working away till [we]3742-we got [them]3743-them , yet palpable to [all those less self - exalted beings , who , or which , are of infinitely nobler origin]3744-all those less self - exalted beings , who , or which , are of infinitely nobler origin than [we]3742-we , and have shown it , by humility . At this time of day [every decent and good animal]3745-every decent and good animal feels an unthought - of and untraced desire to shift its position , to come out and see its fellows , to learn what is happening in [the humble grateful world out of which [man]6496-man has hoisted [himself]6496-man long ago]3746-the humble grateful world out of which man has hoisted himself long ago , and is therefore a spectre to [them]3748-their to breathe a little sample of the turn [the world]695-the world is taking , and sue [their]3748-their share of pleasure in [the quiet earth]3750-the quiet earth and air . This time is more observable because it follows a period of the opposite tendency , a period of heaviness , and rest , and silence , when no bird sings and no quadruped plays , for about half an hour of the afternoon . Then suddenly , without any alteration of the light , or weather , or even temperature , or anything else that [we]3742-we know of , a change of mood flashes into [every living creature]3751-every living creature , a spirit of life , and activity , and stir , and desire to use [their]3751-every living creature own voice and hear [[their]3751-every living creature neighbour]3752-their neighbour 's . The usual beginning is to come out first into a place that can not knock [their]3748-their heads , and there to run a little way , and after that to hop , and take a peep for [any people around]3753-any people around , and espying [none or only one of [the very few admitted to be friends]3755-the very few admitted to be friends speedily to dismiss all misgivings , take a very little bit of food , if handy more as a duty to [[one]6539-one 's family]3757-one 's family than [oneself]6539-one , for the all - important supper - time is not come yet , and then , if gifted by [the Lord with wings]3758-the lord with wings for what bird can stoop at such a moment to believe that [[his]3759-his own grandfather]3760-his own grandfather]3754-none or only one of the very few admitted to be friends speedily to dismiss all misgivings , take a very little bit of food , if handy more as a duty to one 's family than oneself , for the all - important supper - time is not come yet , and then , if gifted by the lord with wings for what bird can stoop at such a moment to believe that his own grandfather made [them]3761-them ? up to the topmost spray that feathers in the breeze , and pour upon the grateful air the voice of free thanksgiving . But an if the blade behind the heart is still unplumed for flying , and only gentle flax or fur blows out on the wind , instead of beating it , does [the owner of four legs]3762-the owner of four legs sit and sulk , like [a man defrauded of [his]3763-a man defrauded of his merits merits]3763-a man defrauded of his merits ? [He]3763-a man defrauded of his merits answers the question with a skip and jump ; ere [a man]6583-a man can look twice at [him]3763-a man defrauded of his merits [he]3763-a man defrauded of his merits has cut a caper , frolicked an intricate dance upon the grass , and brightened [his]3763-a man defrauded of his merits eyes for another round of joy . At any time of year almost , the time of day commands these deeds , unless the weather is outrageous ; but never more undeniably than in the month of April . The growth of the year is well established , and its manner beginning to be schooled by then ; childish petulance may still survive , and the tears of penitence be frequent ; yet upon the whole there is or used to be a sense of responsibility forming , and an elemental inkling of true duty towards [the earth]1037-the earth . [Even [man]6496-man the least observant of the powers that walk the ground]3766-even man the least observant of the powers that walk the ground , going for the signs of weather to the cows , or crows , or pigs , swallows , spiders , gnats , and leeches , or the final assertion of [his]6496-man own corns sometimes is moved a little , and enlarged by influence of life beyond [his]6496-man own , and tickled by a pen above [his]6496-man thoughts , and touched for one second by the hand that made [him]6496-man . Then [he]6496-man sees [a brother man who owes [him]6496-man a shilling , and [his]6496-man soul is swallowed up in the resolve to get it . But well in the sky - like period of youth , when the wind sits lightly , and the clouds go by in puffs , these little jumps of inspiration take [the most respectable young man]3769-the most respectable young man sometimes off [his]3769-the most respectable young man legs , and [the young maid]3770-the young maid likewise if [she]3770-the young maid continues in these fine days to possess such continuation]3768-a brother man who owes him a shilling , and his soul is swallowed up in the resolve to get it . but well in the sky - like period of youth , when the wind sits lightly , and the clouds go by in puffs , these little jumps of inspiration take the most respectable young man sometimes off his legs , and the young maid likewise if she continues in these fine days to possess such continuation . [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore had been appointed now , partly through [his]429-scudamore own good deserts , and wholly through good influence for [Lord St. Vincent]514-st. vincent was [an ancient friend of [the excellent Admiral Darling to the command of [the Blonde]437-the blonde , refitted , thoroughly overhauled at [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth , and pronounced by [the dock - yard people]3773-the dock - yard people to be the fastest and soundest corvette afloat , and in every way a credit to [the British navy]3774-the british navy]3772-the excellent admiral darling to the command of the blonde , refitted , thoroughly overhauled at portsmouth , and pronounced by the dock - yard people to be the fastest and soundest corvette afloat , and in every way a credit to the british navy]3771-an ancient friend of the excellent admiral darling to the command of the blonde , refitted , thoroughly overhauled at portsmouth , and pronounced by the dock - yard people to be the fastest and soundest corvette afloat , and in every way a credit to the british navy . " [The man that floated [her]437-the blonde]9648-the man that floated her shall float in [her]437-the blonde , "[3775-the earl] said [the Earl]3775-the earl , when [somebody , who wanted the appointment]3776-somebody , who wanted the appointment , suggested that [the young man]861-the young man was too young . " [He]9648-the man that floated her has seen sharp service , and done sharp work . It is waste of time to talk of it ; the job is done . "[3775-the earl] " Job is the word for it , "[893-the other] thought [the other]893-the other , but wisely reserved that great truth for [[his]893-the other wife]6501-his wife . However , it was not at all a bad job for [England]2-england . [And Scudamore]429-scudamore had now seen four years of active service , counting the former years of volunteering , and was more than twenty - five years old . None of these things exalted [him]429-scudamore at all in [his]429-scudamore own opinion , or , at any rate , not very much . Because [he]429-scudamore had always regarded [himself]429-scudamore with a proper amount of self - respect , as [modest men]3780-modest men are almost sure to do , desiring less to know what [the world]695-the world thinks of [them]3780-modest men than to try to think rightly of it for [themselves]3780-modest men . [His]429-scudamore opinion of it seemed to be that it was very good just now , very kind , and fair , and gentle , and a thing for the heart of [man]6496-man to enter into . For [Dolly Darling]277-dolly was close beside [him]429-scudamore , sitting on a very pretty bench , made of twisted oak , and turned up at the back and both ends , so that [a gentleman]863-a gentleman could not get very far away from [a lady]6528-a lady without frightening [her]6528-a lady . Not only in this way was [the spot]7402-the spot well adapted for tender feelings , but itself truly ready to suggest them , with nature and the time of year to help . There was no stream issuing here , to puzzle and perpetually divert [the human mind whose origin clearly was spring]3786-the human mind whose origin clearly was spring - water poured into the frame of the jelly - fish , neither was there any big rock , like an obstinate barrier rising ; but gentle slopes of [daisied pasture]3787-daisied pasture led the eye complacently , sleek cows sniffed the herbage here and there , and brushed it with the underlip to fetch up the blades for supper - time , and placable trees , forgetting all the rudeness of the winter winds , began to disclose to the fond deceiving breeze , with many a glimpse to attract a glance , all the cream of [their]3780-modest men summer intentions . And in full enjoyment of all these doings , [the poet of the whole]3788-the poet of the whole stood singing the simple - minded thrush , proclaiming that [the world]695-the world was good and kind , but [himself]3788-the poet of the whole perhaps the kindest , and [his]3788-the poet of the whole nest , beyond doubt , the best of it . " How lovely everything is to - day ! "[429-scudamore] [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore spoke slowly , and gazing shyly at the loveliest thing of all , in [his]429-scudamore opinion the face of [Dolly Darling]277-dolly . " No wonder that [[your]277-dolly brother]8432-your brother is [a poet]6697-a poet ! "[277-dolly] " But [he]8432-your brother never writes about this sort of thing , "[277-dolly] said [Dolly]277-dolly , smiling pleasantly . " [His]8432-your brother poems are all about liberty , and the rights of [men]702-men , and the wrongs of war . And if [he]8432-your brother ever mentions cows or sheep , it is generally to say what a shame it is to kill [them]702-men . "[277-dolly] " But surely it is much worse to kill [men]702-men . And who is to be blamed for that , [Miss Darling]277-dolly ? The Power that wants to overrun [all the rest]1089-all the rest , or [the Country that only defends [itself]9654-the country that only defends itself]9654-the country that only defends itself ? [I]277-dolly hope [he]8432-your brother has not converted [you]277-dolly to the worship of [the new Emperor]9655-the new emperor ; for the army and [all the great cities of [France]45-france]9656-all the great cities of france have begged [him]8432-your brother to condescend to be that ; and [the King of [Prussia]179-prussia]9657-the king of prussia will add [his]9657-the king of prussia entreaties , according to what [we]9658-we have heard . "[277-dolly] " [I]277-dolly think anything of [him]8432-your brother ! "[277-dolly] cried [Dolly]277-dolly , as if [her]277-dolly opinion would settle the point . " After all [his]8432-your brother horrible murders worst of all of [that very handsome and brave young man shot with a lantern , and buried in [a ditch]9660-a ditch]9659-that very handsome and brave young man shot with a lantern , and buried in a ditch ! [I]277-dolly was told that [he]8432-your brother had to hold the lantern above [his]8432-your brother poor head , and [his]8432-your brother hand never shook ! It makes [me]277-dolly cry every time [I]277-dolly think of it . Only let [Frank]307-frank come back , and [he]307-frank wo n't find [me]277-dolly admire [his]307-frank book so very much ! [They]9661-they did the same sort of thing when [I]277-dolly was [a little girl]9662-a little girl , and could scarcely sleep at night on account of it . And then [they]9661-they seemed to get a little better , for a time , and fought with [[their]9661-they enemies]9663-their enemies , instead of [one another]827-one another , and made [everybody]1350-everybody wild about liberty , and [citizens]9666-citizens , and the noble march of intellect , and the dignity of [mankind]696-mankind , and the rights of labour when [they]9661-they would n't work a stroke [themselves]9661-they and the black superstition of believing anything , except what [they]9661-they chose to make a fuss about [themselves]9661-they . And [thousands of people]9668-thousands of people , even in [this country]8433-this country , who have been brought up so much better , were foolish enough to think it very grand indeed , especially [the poets]9670-the poets , and [the ones that are too young]9671-the ones that are too young . But [they]9668-thousands of people ought to begin to get wiser now ; even [Frank]307-frank will find it hard to make another poem on [them]9668-thousands of people . "[277-dolly] " How glad [I]277-dolly am to hear [you]307-frank speak like that ! [I]277-dolly had no idea at least [I]277-dolly did not understand "[277-dolly] " That [I]277-dolly had so much common - sense ? "[277-dolly] enquired [Dolly]277-dolly , with a glance of subtle yet humble reproach . " Oh yes , [I]277-dolly have a great deal sometimes , [I]277-dolly can assure [you]307-frank . But [I]277-dolly suppose [one]6539-one never does get credit for anything , without claiming it . "[277-dolly] " [I]429-scudamore am sure that [you]277-dolly deserve credit for everything that can possibly be imagined , "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore answered , scarcely knowing , with all [his]429-scudamore own common - sense to help [him]429-scudamore , that [he]429-scudamore was talking nonsense . " Every time [I]429-scudamore see [you]277-dolly [I]429-scudamore find something [I]429-scudamore had never found before to to wonder at if [you]277-dolly can understand and to admire , and to think about , and to to be astonished at . "[429-scudamore] [Dolly]277-dolly knew as well as [he]429-scudamore did the word [he]429-scudamore longed to use , but feared . [She]277-dolly liked this state of mind in [him]429-scudamore , and [she]277-dolly liked [him]429-scudamore too for all [his]429-scudamore kindness , and [his]429-scudamore humble worship ; and [she]277-dolly could not help admiring [him]429-scudamore for [his]429-scudamore bravery and simplicity . But [she]277-dolly did not know the value yet of a steadfast and unselfish heart , and [her]277-dolly own was not quite of that order . [So many gallant officers]3790-so many gallant officers were now to be seen at [[[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's house]3792-her father 's house , half a cubit taller than [poor Blyth]429-scudamore , and a hundred cubits higher in rank , and wealth , and knowledge of [the world]695-the world , and the power of making [[their]3790-so many gallant officers wives [great ladies]3795-great ladies]3794-their wives great ladies . Moreover , [she]277-dolly liked [a dark man]3796-a dark man , and [Scudamore]429-scudamore was fair and fresh as a rose called [Hebe]546-hebe 's Cup in June . Another thing against [him]429-scudamore was that [she]277-dolly knew how much [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father liked [him]429-scudamore ; and though [she]277-dolly loved [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father well , [she]277-dolly was not bound to follow [his]754-her father leadings . And yet [she]277-dolly did not wish to lose [this useful and pleasant admirer]3799-this useful and pleasant admirer . " [I]277-dolly am not at all ambitious , "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly replied , without a moment 's hesitation , for the above reflections had long been dealt with , " but how [I]277-dolly wish [I]277-dolly could do something to deserve even half that [you]754-her father say of [me]277-dolly ! But [I]277-dolly fear that [you]754-her father find the air getting rather cold . The weather is so changeable . "[277-dolly] " Are [you]754-her father sure that [you]754-her father are not ambitious ? "[277-dolly] [Scudamore]429-scudamore was too deeply plunged to get out of it now upon [her]277-dolly last hint ; and to - morrow [he]429-scudamore must be far away . " [You]754-her father have every right to be ambitious , if such a word can be used of [you]754-her father , who are [yourself]754-her father the height of so many ambitions . It was the only fault [I]277-dolly could imagine [you]754-her father to have , and it seems too bad that [you]754-her father should have none at all . "[277-dolly] " [You]277-dolly do n't know anything about it , "[277-dolly] said [Dolly]277-dolly , with a lovely expression in [her]277-dolly face of candour , penitence , and pleasantry combined ; " [I]277-dolly am not only full of faults , but entirely made up of them . [I]277-dolly am told of [them]9673-them too often not to know . "[277-dolly] " By [miserably jealous and false people]9674-miserably jealous and false people . "[277-dolly] It was impossible to look at [her]277-dolly and not think that . " By [people who can not have a single atom of perception , or judgment , or even proper feeling]9675-people who can not have a single atom of perception , or judgment , or even proper feeling . [I]277-dolly should like to hear one of [them]9673-them , if [you]277-dolly would even condescend to mention it . Tell [me]277-dolly one only one if [you]277-dolly can think of it . [I]277-dolly am not at all [a judge of character]9676-a judge of character , but but [I]277-dolly have often had to study it a good deal among [the boys]6929-the boys . "[277-dolly] This made [Miss Dolly]3800-miss dolly laugh , and drop [her]3800-miss dolly eyes , and smoothe [her]3800-miss dolly dress , as if to be sure that [his]3801-you penetration had not been brought to bear on [her]3800-miss dolly . And [the gentle Scuddy]328-captain scuddy blushed at [his]3801-you clumsiness , and hoped that [she]277-dolly would understand the difference . " [You]3801-you do say such things ! "[277-dolly] [She]277-dolly also was blushing beautifully as [she]277-dolly spoke , and took a long time before [she]277-dolly looked at [him]3801-you again . " Things that [nobody else]2736-nobody else ever says . And that is one reason why [I]277-dolly like [you]3801-you so . "[277-dolly] " Oh , do [you]3801-you like [me]277-dolly do [you]3801-you like [me]277-dolly in earnest ? [I]277-dolly can hardly dare to dream even for one moment "[277-dolly] " [I]277-dolly am not going to talk about that any more . [I]277-dolly like [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , [I]277-dolly like [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , [I]277-dolly like [old Tugwell]282-dan though [I]277-dolly should have liked [him]282-dan better if [he]282-dan had not been so abominably cruel to [[his]282-dan son]1187-his son . Now [I]277-dolly am sure it is time to go and get ready for dinner . "[277-dolly] " Ah , when shall [I]861-the young man dine with [you]3801-you again ? Perhaps never , "[861-the young man] said [the young man]861-the young man , endeavouring to look very miserable and to inspire sadness . " But [I]861-the young man ought to be very happy , on the whole , to think of all the pleasures [I]861-the young man have enjoyed , and how much better [I]861-the young man have got on than [I]861-the young man had any right in [the world]695-the world to hope for . "[861-the young man] " Yes , to be the Commander of [a beautiful ship]9681-a beautiful ship , little more than a year from the date of [your]3801-you commission . [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard is in such a rage about it ! "[277-dolly] " [I]861-the young man do n't mean about that though that of course is rare luck [I]861-the young man mean a much more important thing ; [I]861-the young man mean about getting on well with [you]3801-you . The first time [I]861-the young man saw [you]3801-you in [that fine old school]9682-that fine old school , [you]3801-you did not even want to shake hands with [me]861-the young man , and [you]3801-you thought what [a queer kind of animal]9683-a queer kind of animal [I]861-the young man was ; and then the first time or two [I]861-the young man dined at [the Hall]6574-the hall , nothing but fine hospitality stopped [you]3801-you from laughing at [my]861-the young man want of practice . But gradually , through [your]3801-you own kind nature , and [my]861-the young man humble endeavours to be of use , [I]861-the young man began to get on with [you]3801-you better and better ; and now [you]3801-you are beginning almost to like [me]861-the young man . "[861-the young man] " Not almost , but altogether , "[3803-i] [she]3803-i answered , with quite an affectionate glance . " [I]3803-i can tell [you]3804-you there are [very few , outside of [[my]3803-i own family]7180-my own family]9685-very few , outside of my own family , that [I]3803-i like half so well as [I]3803-i like [you]3801-you . But how can it matter to [you]3804-you so much ? "[3803-i] [She]3803-i looked at [him]3804-you so that [he]3804-you was afraid to speak , for fear of spoiling everything ; and being [a very good - natured girl]3805-a very good - natured girl , and pleased with [his]3804-you deep admiration , [she]3803-i sighed just enough to make [him]3804-you think that [he]3804-you might hope . " [We]9687-we are all so sorry to lose [you]3804-you . "[3803-i] [she]3803-i said ; " and [no one]6581-no one will miss [you]3804-you so much as [I]3803-i shall , because [we]9687-we have had such pleasant times together . But if [we]9687-we can carry out [our]9687-we little plot , [we]9687-we shall hear of [you]3804-you very often , and [I]3803-i dare say not very unfavourably . [Faith]315-faith and [I]3803-i have been putting [our]9687-we heads together , and for [our]9687-we own benefit , and that of all [the house]6709-the house , if [we]9687-we can get [you]3804-you to second it . [[My]3803-i father]860-my father jumped at the idea , and said how stupid [we]9687-we were not to think of it before . [You]3804-you know how very little [he]860-my father can be at [home]788-home this summer , and [he]860-my father says [he]860-my father has to sacrifice [[his]860-my father children]1659-his children to [[his]860-my father country]1635-his country . So [we]9687-we suggested that [he]860-my father should invite [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore to spend the summer with [us]9687-we , if [she]547-lady scudamore can be persuaded to leave [home]788-home so long . [We]9687-we will do [our]9687-we very utmost to make [her]547-lady scudamore comfortable , and [she]547-lady scudamore will be a tower of strength to [us]9687-we ; for [you]3804-you know sometimes it is very awkward to have [only two young ladies]9695-only two young ladies . But [we]9687-we dare not do anything until [we]9687-we asked [you]3804-you . Do [you]3804-you think [she]547-lady scudamore would take compassion upon [us]9687-we ? A word from [you]3804-you perhaps would decide [her]547-lady scudamore ; and [Faith]315-faith would write a letter for [you]3804-you to send . "[3803-i] [Scudamore]547-lady scudamore reddened with delight , and took [her]3806-her hand . " How can [I]3807-i thank [you]3806-her ? [I]3807-i had better not try , "[3807-i] [he]3807-i answered , with some very tender play of thumb and fore - finger , and a strong impulse to bring lips too into action . " [You]3804-you are almost as clever as [you]3804-you are good ; [you]3804-you will know what [I]3807-i mean without [my]3807-i telling [you]3804-you . [[My]3807-i mother]7685-my mother will be only too glad to come . [She]7685-my mother knows what [you]3804-you are , [she]7685-my mother has heard so much from [me]3807-i . And the reality will put to shame all [my]3807-i descriptions . "[3807-i] " Tell [me]3803-i what [you]3804-you told [her]7685-my mother [I]3803-i was like . The truth , now , and not a word of afterthought or flattery . [I]3803-i am always so irritated by any sort of flattery . "[3803-i] " Then [you]3804-you must let [me]3807-i hold [your]3804-you hands , to subdue [your]3804-you irritation ; for [you]3804-you are sure to think that it was flattery [you]3804-you are so entirely ignorant of [yourself]3804-you , because [you]3804-you never think of it . [I]3807-i told [[my]3807-i dear mother]9697-my dear mother that [you]3804-you were the best , and sweetest , and wisest , and loveliest , and most perfect , and exquisite , and innocent , and unselfish of [all the human beings [she]7685-my mother had ever seen , or heard , or read of]9698-all the human beings she had ever seen , or heard , or read of . And [I]3807-i said it was quite impossible for [any one]6859-any one after one look at [you]3804-you to think of [himself]6859-any one any more in [this world]1329-this world . "[3807-i] " Well done ! "[277-dolly] exclaimed [Dolly]277-dolly , showing no irritation , unless a gleam of pearls inside an arch of coral showed it . " It is as well to do things thoroughly , while [one]6539-one is about it . [I]277-dolly can understand now how [you]3804-you get on so fast . But , alas , [[your]3804-you dear mother]7534-your dear mother will only laugh at all that . [Ladies]7458-ladies are so different from [gentlemen]3310-gentlemen . Perhaps that is why [gentlemen]3310-gentlemen never understand [them]7458-ladies . And [I]277-dolly would always a great deal rather be judged by [a gentleman]863-a gentleman than [a lady]6528-a lady . [Ladies]7458-ladies pick such a lot of holes in one another , whereas [gentlemen]3310-gentlemen are too large - minded . And [I]277-dolly am very glad upon the whole that [you]3804-you are not [a lady]6528-a lady , though [you]3804-you are much more gentle than [they]7458-ladies make believe to be . Oh dear ! [We]9711-we must run ; or [the ladies]6733-the ladies will never forgive [us]9711-we for keeping [them]7458-ladies starving all this time . "[277-dolly] CHAPTER XLI LISTENERS HEAR NO GOOD " Not that there is anything to make [one]6539-one so very uneasy , "[299-mr. twemlow] said [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , " only that [one]6539-one has a right to know the meaning of what [we]9711-we are expected to put up with . Nothing is clear , except that [we]9711-we have [not one man in [the Government]7521-the government who knows [his]9715-not one man in the government who knows his own mind own mind]9715-not one man in the government who knows his own mind , or at any rate dares to pronounce it . [Addington]524-mr. addington is [an old woman]9717-an old woman , and the rest oh , when shall [we]9711-we have [Pitt]548-mr. pitt back again ? [People]944-people talk of it , and long for it ; but [the Country]180-the country is so slow . [We]9711-we put up with everything , instead of demanding that the right thing shall be done at once . Here is [Boney]304-boney , [a fellow raised up by [Satan]549-satan as the scourge of [this island]7287-this island]9719-a fellow raised up by satan as the scourge of this island for its manifold sins ; and now [he]304-boney is to be [the Emperor forsooth not of [France]45-france]9721-the emperor forsooth not of france , but of [Europe]47-europe , continental [Europe]47-europe . [We]9711-we have [only one man fit to cope with [him]304-boney at all , and the voice of [the nation]6787-the nation]9722-only one man fit to cope with him at all , and the voice of the nation has been shouting for [him]304-boney ; but who pays any attention to it ? This state of things is childish simply childish ; or perhaps [I]299-mr. twemlow ought to say babyish . Why , even [the children on]9724-the children on [the sea - shore]9725-the sea - shore know , when [they]9724-the children on make [their]9724-the children on little sand walls against the tide , how soon [they]9724-the children on must be swept away . But the difference is this , that [they]9724-the children on do n't live inside [them]9724-the children on , and [they]9724-the children on have n't got all that belongs to [them]9724-the children on inside [them]9724-the children on . [Nobody]843-nobody must suppose for a moment that [[a clergyman]7060-a clergyman 's family]9728-a clergyman 's family would fail to know where to look for help and strength and support against all visitations ; but , in common with [the laity]9729-the laity , [we]9730-we ask for [Billy Pitt]550-pitt . "[299-mr. twemlow] " And in another fortnight [you]299-mr. twemlow will have [him]550-pitt , "[391-captain stubbard] replied [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , who was dining [there]892-there that day . " Allow [me]391-captain stubbard to tell [you]299-mr. twemlow a little thing that happened to [my]391-captain stubbard very own self only yesterday . [You]299-mr. twemlow know that [I]391-captain stubbard am [one of [the last people in [the world]695-the world]9732-the last people in the world to be accused of any what 's the proper word for it]9731-one of the last people in the world to be accused of any what 's the proper word for it ? [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , [you]299-mr. twemlow know what [I]391-captain stubbard mean [Jemima]419-jem prater , why [the deuce]9734-the deuce do n't [you]299-mr. twemlow tell [them]9735-them ? "[391-captain stubbard] " [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard always has more meaning than [he]391-captain stubbard can well put into words , "[6501-his wife] said [[his]391-captain stubbard wife]6501-his wife ; " [his]391-captain stubbard mind is too strong for any dictionary . Hallucination is the word [he]391-captain stubbard means . "[6501-his wife] " Exactly ! "[1173-the captain] cried [the Captain]1173-the captain . " That expresses the whole of what [I]1173-the captain wanted to say , but went aside of it . [I]1173-the captain am one of [the last men in [the world]695-the world]9736-the last men in the world to become [the victim of any there]9738-the victim of any there , [I]1173-the captain 've lost it again ! But never mind . [You]299-mr. twemlow understand now ; or if [you]299-mr. twemlow do n't , [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard will repeat it . What [I]1173-the captain mean is that [I]1173-the captain see all things square , and straight , and with [their]9735-them own corners to [them]9735-them . Well , [I]1173-the captain know [London]16-london pretty well ; not , of course , as [I]1173-the captain know [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth . Still , [nobody]843-nobody need come along with [me]1173-the captain to go from [Charing Cross]181-charing cross to [[St. Paul]182-st. paul 's Church - yard]9740-st. paul 's church - yard ; and pretty tight [I]1173-the captain keep all [my]1173-the captain hatches battened down , and a sharp pair of eyes in the crow's - nest for to have them in the foretop wo n't do [there]892-there . It was strictly on duty that [I]1173-the captain went up the duty of getting a fresh stock of powder , for guns are not much good without it ; and [I]1173-the captain had written three times , without answer or powder . But it seems that [my]1173-the captain letters were going the rounds , and would turn up somewhere , when [our]9742-our guns were stormed , without a bit of stuff to make answer . "[1173-the captain] " Ah , that 's the way [they]9735-them do everything now ! "[299-mr. twemlow] interrupted [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow . " [I]299-mr. twemlow thought [you]299-mr. twemlow had been very quiet lately ; but [I]299-mr. twemlow did not know what a good reason [you]299-mr. twemlow had . [We]9742-our might all have been shot , and [you]299-mr. twemlow could not have fired a salute , to inform [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood ! "[299-mr. twemlow] " Well , never mind , "[1173-the captain] replied [the Captain]1173-the captain , calmly ; " [I]1173-the captain am not complaining , for [I]1173-the captain never do so . [Young men]1130-young men might ; but not [old hands]9745-old hands , whose duty it is to keep [their]1130-young men situation in life . Well , [you]299-mr. twemlow must understand that the air of [London]16-london always makes [me]1173-the captain hungry . There are so many thousands of [people]944-people [there]892-there that [you]299-mr. twemlow ca n't name a time when there is [nobody]843-nobody eating , and this makes [a man from [the country]6571-the country]9749-a man from the country long to help [them]9751-them . Anyhow , [I]1173-the captain smelled roast mutton at a place where [a little side street]9752-a little side street comes up into [the Strand]183-the strand ; and although it was scarcely half past twelve , it reminded [me]1173-the captain of [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard . So [I]1173-the captain called a halt , and stood to think upon a grating , and the scent became flavoured with baked potatoes . This is always more than [I]1173-the captain can resist , after all the heavy trials of a chequered life . So [I]1173-the captain pushed the door open , and saw [a lot of little cabins , right and left of [a fore and aft gangway]9754-a fore and aft gangway , all rigged up alike for victualling]9753-a lot of little cabins , right and left of a fore and aft gangway , all rigged up alike for victualling . [Jemima]419-jem prater , [I]1173-the captain told [you]419-jem prater all about it . [You]419-jem prater describe it to [the Rector]909-the rector and [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow . "[1173-the captain] " Do n't let [us]9756-us trouble [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , "[1358-the host] said [the host]1358-the host ; " [I]1358-the host know the sort of thing exactly , though [I]1358-the host do n't go to that sort of place [myself]1358-the host . "[1358-the host] " No , of course [you]1358-the host do n't . And [I]1173-the captain was a little scared at first , for there was sawdust enough to soak up every drop of [my]1173-the captain blood , if [they]9757-they had pistolled [me]1173-the captain . [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow , [I]1173-the captain beg [you]419-jem prater not to be alarmed . [[My]1173-the captain wife]7703-my wife has such nerves that [I]1173-the captain often forget that [all ladies]9759-all ladies are not like [her]7703-my wife . Now do n't contradict [me]1173-the captain , [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard . Well , [sir]6639-sir , [I]1173-the captain went to the end of [this cockpit]9761-this cockpit if [you]6639-sir like to call it so and got into [the starboard berth]9762-the starboard berth , and shouted for a ration of what [I]1173-the captain had smelled outside . And although it was far from being equal to its smell as the character is of everything [you]6639-sir might have thought it uncommon good , if [you]6639-sir had never tasted [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard 's cooking , after [she]393-mrs. stubbard had been to [the butcher]9763-the butcher [herself]393-mrs. stubbard . Very well . [I]1173-the captain do n't care for kickshaws , even if [I]1173-the captain could afford them , which has never yet been [my]1173-the captain destiny . So [I]1173-the captain called for another ration of hot sheep beg [your]6639-sir pardon , [ladies]7458-ladies , what [I]1173-the captain mean is mutton and half a dozen more of baked potatoes ; and [they]9765-they reminded [me]1173-the captain of being at [home]788-home so much that [I]1173-the captain called for a pint of best pine - apple rum and a brace of lemons , to know where [I]1173-the captain was to remind [me]1173-the captain that [I]1173-the captain was n't where [I]1173-the captain could n't get them . "[1173-the captain] " Oh , [Adam]394-adam ! "[393-mrs. stubbard] cried [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , " what will [you]394-adam say next ? Not on weekdays , of course , but nearly every Sunday and the samples of [his]1173-the captain powder in [his]1173-the captain pocket , [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow ! "[393-mrs. stubbard] " [Jemima]419-jem prater , [you]419-jem prater are spoiling [my]393-mrs. stubbard story altogether . Well , [you]419-jem prater must understand that [this room]9767-this room was low , scarcely higher than [the cabin of a fore - and - after]9768-the cabin of a fore - and - after , with no skylights to [it]9767-this room , or wind - sail , or [port - hole]9769-port - hole that would open . And so , with the summer coming on , as it is now though a precious long time about it and the smell of the meat , and the thoughts of the grog , and the feeling of being at [home]788-home again , what did [I]393-mrs. stubbard do but fall as fast asleep as [the captain of the watch in a heavy gale of wind]9771-the captain of the watch in a heavy gale of wind ! [My]393-mrs. stubbard back was to the light , so far as there was any , and to make sure of the top of [my]393-mrs. stubbard head , [I]393-mrs. stubbard fetched down [my]393-mrs. stubbard hat the soft - edged one , the same as [you]9772-you see [me]393-mrs. stubbard wear on fine Sundays . "[393-mrs. stubbard] Well , [I]0-i may have gone on in that way for an hour , not snoring , as [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard calls it , but breathing to [myself]0-i a little in [my]0-i sleep , when [I]0-i seemed to hear [somebody]842-somebody calling [me]0-i , not properly , but as [people]944-people do in a dream ' [Stoobar Stoobar Stoobar]551-stoobar , ' was the sound in [my]0-i ears , like [my]0-i conscience hauling [me]0-i over the coals in bad English . This made [me]0-i wake up , for [I]0-i always have it out with that part of [me]0-i when it mutinies ; but [I]0-i did not move more than to feel for [my]0-i glass . And then [I]0-i perceived that it was nothing more or less than [a pair of Frenchmen]3815-a pair of frenchmen talking about [me]0-i in [the berth next to mine]3816-the berth next to mine , within the length of a marlin - spike from [my]0-i blessed surviving ear . " [Some wiseacre]9773-some wiseacre says that [listeners]9774-listeners never hear good of [themselves]9774-listeners , and upon [my]3815-a pair of frenchmen word [he]9773-some wiseacre was right enough this time , so far as [I]3815-a pair of frenchmen made out . The French language is beyond [me]3815-a pair of frenchmen , so far as speaking goes , for [I]3815-a pair of frenchmen never can lay hold of the word [I]3815-a pair of frenchmen want ; but [I]3815-a pair of frenchmen can make out most of what [those queer people]9775-those queer people say , from being [a prisoner among [them]9775-those queer people once , and twice in command of [a prize crew over [them]9775-those queer people]9777-a prize crew over them]9776-a prisoner among them once , and twice in command of a prize crew over them . And the sound of [my]3815-a pair of frenchmen own name pricked [me]3815-a pair of frenchmen up to listen sharply with [my]3815-a pair of frenchmen one good ear . [You]9778-you must bear in mind , [Rector]522-rector twemlow , that [I]3815-a pair of frenchmen could not see [them]9775-those queer people , and durst not get up to peep over the quarter - rail , for fear of scaring [them]9775-those queer people . But [I]3815-a pair of frenchmen was wearing a short hanger , like [a middy]7473-a middy 's dirk the one [I]3815-a pair of frenchmen always carry in the battery . "[3815-a pair of frenchmen] " [I]393-mrs. stubbard made [Adam]394-adam promise , before [he]394-adam went to [London]16-london , "[393-mrs. stubbard] [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard explained to [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow , " that [he]394-adam would never walk [the streets]9780-the streets without steel or firearms . [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth is [a very wicked place]9781-a very wicked place indeed , but [a garden of Eden]9782-a garden of eden compared with [London]16-london . "[393-mrs. stubbard] " Well , [sir]6639-sir , "[391-captain stubbard] continued [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , " the first thing [I]391-captain stubbard heard [those Frenchmen]9784-those frenchmen say was : ' [Stoobar]551-stoobar is a stupid beast , like the ox that takes the prize up here , except that [he]551-stoobar has no claim to good looks , but the contrary wholly the contrary . ' [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , [I]391-captain stubbard beg [you]393-mrs. stubbard to preserve [your]393-mrs. stubbard temper ; [you]393-mrs. stubbard have heard [others]6525-others say it , and [you]393-mrs. stubbard should now despise such falsehoods . ' But the ox has [his]551-stoobar horns , and [Stoobar]551-stoobar has none . For all [his]551-stoobar great guns there is not one little cup of powder . ' [The villains]6671-the villains laughed at this , as a very fine joke , and [you]393-mrs. stubbard may well suppose that [I]391-captain stubbard almost boiled over . ' [You]391-captain stubbard have then the command of this beast [Stoobar]551-stoobar ? ' [the other fellow]9787-the other fellow asked [him]391-captain stubbard , as if [I]391-captain stubbard were [a jackass]9788-a jackass . ' How then have [you]391-captain stubbard so very well obtained it ? ' ' In a manner the most simple . [[Our]9789-our chief]9790-our chief has [him]551-stoobar by the head and heels : by the head , by being over [him]551-stoobar ; and by the heels , because nothing can come in the rear without [his]551-stoobar knowledge . Behold ! [you]391-captain stubbard have all . ' ' It is very good , ' [the other villain]9791-the other villain answered ; ' but when is it to be , [[my]391-captain stubbard most admirable [Charron]403-charron]9792-my most admirable charron ? how much longer ? how many months ? ' ' Behold [my]391-captain stubbard fingers , ' said [the one who had abused [me]391-captain stubbard]9793-the one who had abused me ; ' [I]391-captain stubbard put these into those , and then [you]391-captain stubbard know . It would have been already , except for the business that [you]391-captain stubbard have been employed upon in [this black hole]9794-this black hole . [Hippolyte]552-hippolyte , [you]552-hippolyte have done well , though crookedly ; but all is straight for [the native land]1629-the native land . [You]552-hippolyte have made [this Government]9796-this government appear more treacherous in the eyes of [France]45-france and [Europe]47-europe than [our]9797-our own is , and [you]552-hippolyte have given a good jump to [his]403-charron instep for the saddle . But all this throws [us]9797-our back . [I]391-captain stubbard am tired of tricks ; [I]391-captain stubbard want fighting ; though [I]391-captain stubbard find [them]9798-their quite [a jolly people]9799-a jolly people . ' ' [I]391-captain stubbard do n't , ' said [the other , who was clearly a low scoundrel]9800-the other , who was clearly a low scoundrel , for [his]391-captain stubbard voice was enough to settle that ; ' [I]391-captain stubbard hate [them]9798-their ; [they]9798-their are of thick head and thick hand , and would come in sabots to catch [[their]9798-their enemy]9801-their enemy asleep . And now there is no chance to entangle any more . [[Their]9798-their Government]9802-their government will be of [the old brutal kind , hard knocks , and no stratagems]9803-the old brutal kind , hard knocks , and no stratagems . In less than a fortnight [Pitt]550-pitt will be [master]9804-master again . [I]391-captain stubbard know it from the very best authority . [You]391-captain stubbard know what access [I]391-captain stubbard have . ' ' Then that is past , ' [the other fellow]9787-the other fellow answered , who seemed to speak more like [a gentleman]863-a gentleman , although [he]9787-the other fellow was the one that ran down [me]391-captain stubbard ; ' that is [the Devil]7338-the devil . [They]9798-their will have [their]9798-their wits again , and [that very fat Stoobar]9808-that very fat stoobar will be supplied with powder . [Hippolyte]552-hippolyte , it is a very grand joke . Within three miles of [his]9808-that very fat stoobar head which is empty , like [his]9808-that very fat stoobar guns [we]9809-we have nearly two hundred barrels of powder , which [we]9809-we fear to bring over in those flat - bottoms for fear of a volley among them . Ha ! ha ! [Stoobar]551-stoobar is [one fine fat ox]9810-one fine fat ox ! ' "[391-captain stubbard] This was all [I]0-i heard , for [they]3817-they began to move , having had enough sugar and water , [I]0-i suppose ; and [they]3817-they sauntered away to pay [their]3817-they bill at the hatch put up at the doorway . It was hopeless to attempt to follow [them]3817-they ; but although [I]0-i am not so quick in stays as [I]0-i was , [I]0-i slewed [myself]0-i round to have a squint at [them]3817-they . [One]6539-one was [a slight little active chap , with dapper legs , and jerks like a Frenchman all over]3819-a slight little active chap , with dapper legs , and jerks like a frenchman all over . [I]0-i could pardon [him]6539-one for calling [me]0-i [a great fat ox]3820-a great fat ox , for want of a bit of flesh upon [his]6539-one own bones . But [he]6539-one knows more about [me]0-i than [I]0-i do of [him]6539-one , for [I]0-i never clapped eyes on [him]6539-one before , to [my]0-i knowledge . [The other]893-the other was better built , and of some substance , but [a nasty , slouchy - looking sort of cur , with high fur collars and a long grey cloak]3822-a nasty , slouchy - looking sort of cur , with high fur collars and a long grey cloak . And that was [the one called [Hippolyte]552-hippolyte , who knows all about [[our]3824-we Government]3472-our government]3823-the one called hippolyte , who knows all about our government . And just [the sort of fellow who would do so in these days]3826-the sort of fellow who would do so in these days , when [no honest man]3827-no honest man knows what [they]3828-they are up to . " "[3826-the sort of fellow who would do so in these days] That is true , " said [the Rector]909-the rector "[3826-the sort of fellow who would do so in these days] too true by half . But [honest men]3829-honest men soon will have [their]3829-honest men turn , if [that vile spy]3830-that vile spy was well informed . The astonishing thing is that [England]2-england ever puts up with such shameful anarchy . What has been done to defend [us]3824-we ? Nothing , except [your]3831-your battery , without a pinch of powder ! With [Pitt]550-pitt at the helm , would that have happened ? How could [we]3824-we have slept in [our]3824-we beds , if [we]3824-we had known it ? Fourteen guns , and not a pinch of powder ! " "[6642-ma'am] But [you]3831-your used to sleep well enough before a gun was put there . " [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard 's right to spare [nobody]843-nobody was well established by this time . "[6642-ma'am] Better have the guns , though they could not be fired , than no guns at all , if they would frighten [the enemy]6515-the enemy . " "[6642-ma'am] That is true , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , " replied [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow ; "[6642-ma'am] but until the guns came , [we]3824-we had no sense of [our]3824-we danger . Having taught [us]3824-we that , [they]3834-they were bound to act up to [their]3834-they teaching . It is not for [ourselves]3824-we that [I]0-i have any fear . [We]3824-we have long since learned to rest with perfect faith in the Hand that overruleth all . And more than that if there should be a disturbance , [[my]0-i nephew]3835-my nephew and [[my]0-i godson]3836-my godson [Joshua]294-joshua has [a house of fourteen rooms in [a Wiltshire valley]3838-a wiltshire valley]3837-a house of fourteen rooms in a wiltshire valley , quite out of the track of [invaders]3839-invaders . [He]3840-he would have to fight , for [he]3840-he is [Captain in [the Yeomanry]3842-the yeomanry]3841-captain in the yeomanry ; and [we]3824-we would keep house for [him]3840-he till all was over . So that it is for [[my]0-i parish]2224-my parish [I]0-i fear , for [[my]0-i people]3844-my people , [[my]0-i schools]3845-my schools , and [[my]0-i church]3846-my church , [ma'am]6642-ma'am . " "[6642-ma'am] Need n't be afraid , [sir]6639-sir ; no call to run away , " cried [the Captain of the battery]9813-the captain of the battery , having now well manned [his]9813-the captain of the battery own portholes with [the Rector]909-the rector 's sound wine ; "[6642-ma'am] [we]3824-we shall have [our]3824-we powder in to - morrow , and the French ca n't come to - night ; there is too much moon . [They]3849-their never dare show [their]3849-their noses nor'ard of [their]3849-their sands , with [the man in the moon]3850-the man in the moon the John Bull in the moon looking at [them]3849-their . And more than that , why , [that cursed Boney]304-boney " "[394-adam] [Adam]394-adam , in [[Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow 's house]3851-mr. twemlow 's house ! [You]3852-you must please to excuse [him]304-boney , [all good people]3853-all good people . [He]304-boney has sate such a long time , without saying what [he]304-boney likes . " "[419-jem prater] [Jemima]419-jem prater , [I]0-i have used the right word . [The parson]6618-the parson will back [me]0-i up in every letter of it , having said the same thing of [him]304-boney , last Sunday week . But [I]0-i beg [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow 's pardon , if [I]0-i said it loud enough to disturb [her]292-mrs. twemlow . Well , then , [this blessed Boney]3855-this blessed boney , if [you]3852-you prefer it , is a deal too full of [his]3855-this blessed boney own dirty tricks for mounting the throne of [the King]6893-the king [they]3857-they murdered , to get into [a flat - bottomed boat]3858-a flat - bottomed boat at [Boulogne]22-boulogne , and a long sight too jealous [a villain]3859-a villain [he]3855-this blessed boney is , to let [any one]6859-any one command instead of [him]3855-this blessed boney . Why , [the man who set foot upon [[our]3862-us shore]3863-our shore]3861-the man who set foot upon our shore , and beat [us]3862-us if such a thing can be supposed would be ten times bigger than [Boney]304-boney in a month , and would sit upon [his]3855-this blessed boney crown , if [he]3855-this blessed boney gets one . " "[3857-they] Well , [I]0-i do n't believe [they]3857-they will ever come at all , " [the solid Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard pronounced , with decision . "[0-i] [I]0-i believe it is all a sham , and what [they]3857-they want is to keep [us]3862-us from attacking [them]3857-they in [France]45-france . However , it is a good thing on the whole , and [enables poor Officers , who have fought well for [[their]3857-they country]1382-their country , to keep out of [the Workhouse]3866-the workhouse with [[their]3857-they families]3867-their families]3864-enables poor officers , who have fought well for their country , to keep out of the workhouse with their families . " "[553-hearken] [Hearken]553-hearken , hearken to [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard ! " [the veteran]9815-the veteran cried , as [he]0-i patted [his]0-i waistcoat a better one than [he]0-i could have worn , and a larger one than [he]0-i could have wanted , except for the promised invasion . "[553-hearken] [I]0-i will back [[my]0-i wife]7703-my wife against [any lady in [the land]701-the land]3869-any lady in the land for common - sense , and for putting it plainly . [I]0-i am not ashamed to say thank [God]287-god for the existence of [that blessed Boney]3871-that blessed boney . All [I]0-i hope is that [he]3871-that blessed boney will only try to land at [Springhaven]3-springhaven [I]0-i mean , of course , when [I]0-i 've got [my]0-i powder . " "[0-i] Keep it dry , [Captain]7734-captain , " said [the Rector]909-the rector , in good spirits . "[7734-captain] [Your]7734-captain confidence makes [us]3873-us feel comfortable ; and of course [you]7734-captain would draw all [their]3874-they fire from [the village]768-the village , and [the houses standing near]3876-the houses standing near [it]768-the village , as this does . However , [I]0-i pray earnestly every night that [they]3874-they may attempt it in [some other parish]3877-some other parish . But what was it [you]7734-captain heard that [Frenchman]381-frenchman say about two or three hundred barrels of powder almost within [three miles of [us]3873-us]3878-three miles of us ? Suppose it was to blow up , where should [we]3873-us be ? " "[381-frenchman] Oh , [I]0-i do n't believe a word of that . It must be brag and nonsense . To begin with , there is no place where [they]3874-they could store it . [I]0-i know all [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood , and [every house in [it]7273-the neighbourhood]3880-every house in it . And there are [no caves on [this coast]3882-this coast in [the cliff]2116-the cliff]3881-no caves on this coast in the cliff , or holes of that kind such as [smugglers]3884-smugglers use . However , [I]0-i shall think it [my]0-i duty to get a search - order from [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , and inspect [large farm - buildings]3885-large farm - buildings , such as [Farmer Graves]417-farmer graves has got , and [another man the other side of Pebbleridge]3886-another man the other side of pebbleridge . Those are the only places that could accommodate large stores of ammunition . Why , [we]3873-us can take only forty barrels in [the fire - proof magazine [we]3873-us have built]3887-the fire - proof magazine we have built . [We]3873-us all know what [liars those Frenchmen]3888-liars those frenchmen are . [I]0-i have no more faith in the 200 barrels of powder than [I]0-i have in [the 2000 ships prepared on [the opposite coast]3890-the opposite coast to demolish [us]3873-us]3889-the 2000 ships prepared on the opposite coast to demolish us . " "[0-i] Well , [I]0-i hope [you]0-i are right , " [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow answered . "[0-i] It does seem a very unlikely tale . But [the ladies]6733-the ladies are gone . Let [us]3873-us have a quiet pipe . [A man who works as hard as [you]0-i and [I]0-i do]3892-a man who works as hard as you and i do is entitled to a little repose now and then . "[3892-a man who works as hard as you and i do] CHAPTER XLII ANSWERING THE QUESTION If [Scudamore]547-lady scudamore had not seen [Dan Tugwell]282-dan on board of [the London Trader]1507-the london trader , and heard from [his]282-dan own lips that [he]282-dan was [one of [[her]1507-the london trader crew]8044-her crew]3894-one of her crew , it is certain that [he]282-dan would have made a strict search of [her]1507-the london trader hold , according to [his]282-dan orders in suspicious cases . And if [he]282-dan had done this , it is probable that [he]282-dan never would have set [his]282-dan nimble feet on [deck]9548-deck again , for [[Perkins]536-perkins the American who passed as [Sam Polwhele]421-sam polwhele]3897-perkins the american who passed as sam polwhele had a heavy ship - pistol in [his]3897-perkins the american who passed as sam polwhele great rough pocket , ready for the back of [the young officer]3898-the young officer 's head if [he]3897-perkins the american who passed as sam polwhele had probed below the cheeses and firkins of butter . [Only two men]3899-only two men had followed [the lieutenant]2172-the lieutenant from [[their]3899-only two men boat]3901-their boat , the rest being needed for [her]1507-the london trader safety in the strong sea running , and [those two at the signal]3902-those two at the signal would have been flung overboard , and [the schooner]3628-the schooner put about for [the mouth of [the Canche]185-the canche]3904-the mouth of the canche , where [heavy batteries were mounted]3905-heavy batteries were mounted would have had a fair chance of escape , with a good start , while [the gun - brig]3694-the gun - brig was picking up [[her]1507-the london trader boat]3907-her boat . Unless , indeed , a shot from [the Delia]186-the delia should carry away an important spar , which was not very likely at night , and with a quick surf to baffle gunnery . However , none of these things came to pass , and so the chances require no measurement . [Carne]541-carne landed [his]541-carne freight with [his]541-carne usual luck , and resolved very wisely to leave off that dangerous work until further urgency . [He]541-carne had now a very fine stock of military stores for the ruin of [[his]541-carne native land]3908-his native land , and especially of gunpowder , which [the gallant Frenchmen]3909-the gallant frenchmen were afraid of stowing largely in [[their]3909-the gallant frenchmen flat - bottomed craft]3910-their flat - bottomed craft . And knowing that [he]541-carne owed [his]541-carne success to moderation , and the good - will of [[his]541-carne neighbours]1591-his neighbours towards evasion of the Revenue , [he]541-carne thought it much better to arrange [his]541-carne magazine than to add to it for a month or two . Moreover , [he]541-carne was vexed at the neglect of [his]541-carne advice , on the part of [[his]541-carne arrogant Commander]3912-his arrogant commander , [a man who was never known to take advice from any mind external to [his]3913-a man who was never known to take advice from any mind external to his own body own body]3913-a man who was never known to take advice from any mind external to his own body , and not even from that clear power sometimes , when [his]3913-a man who was never known to take advice from any mind external to his own body passionate heart got the uppermost . [Carne]541-carne , though of infinitely smaller mind , had one great advantage [he]541-carne seldom allowed it to be curdled or crossed in its clear operations by [turbulent bodily elements]3914-turbulent bodily elements . And now , when [he]541-carne heard from [the light - hearted Charron , who had lately been at work in [London]16-london]3915-the light - hearted charron , who had lately been at work in london , that [the only man [they]3917-they feared]3916-the only man they feared was about to take the lead once more against [the enemies of [Great Britain]139-great britain]3918-the enemies of great britain , [Caryl Carne]356-carne grew bitter against [[his]356-carne Chief]1850-his chief , and began for the first time to doubt [his]356-carne success . " [I]541-carne have a great mind to go to [Mr. Pitt]548-mr. pitt [myself]541-carne , tell [him]548-mr. pitt everything , and throw [myself]541-carne upon [his]548-mr. pitt generosity , "[541-carne] [he]541-carne thought , as [he]541-carne sate among [his]541-carne ruins sadly . " [I]541-carne could not be brought to trial as [a common traitor]9817-a common traitor . Although by accident of birth [I]541-carne am [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , [I]541-carne am [a French officer]7752-a french officer , and within [my]541-carne duty in acting as [a pioneer for [the French army]9821-the french army]9820-a pioneer for the french army . But then , again , [they]9821-the french army would call [me]541-carne at the best [a spy]9509-a spy , and in that capacity outside the rules of war . It is a toss - up how [they]9821-the french army might take it , and the result would depend perhaps on popular clamour . [The mighty Emperor]9823-the mighty emperor has snubbed [me]541-carne . [He]9823-the mighty emperor is not [a gentleman]863-a gentleman . [He]9823-the mighty emperor has not even invited [me]541-carne to [Paris]161-paris , to share in the festivities and honours [he]9823-the mighty emperor proclaims . [I]541-carne would risk it , for [I]541-carne believe it is the safer game , except for two obstacles , and both of those are [women]6760-women . Matters are growing very ticklish now . [That old bat of a Stubbard]9826-that old bat of a stubbard has got scent of a rat , and is hunting about [the farm - houses]9827-the farm - houses . It would be bad for [him]9823-the mighty emperor if [he]9823-the mighty emperor came prowling [here]6711-here ; that step for inspectors is well contrived . Twenty feet fall on [his]9823-the mighty emperor head for [[my]541-carne friend]6556-my friend ; even [his]9823-the mighty emperor bull - neck would get the worst of that . And then , again , there is that wretch of [a Cheeseman]9830-a cheeseman , who could not even hang [himself]9830-a cheeseman effectually . If it were not for [Polly]315-faith , [we]9831-we would pretty soon enable [him]9823-the mighty emperor , as [the Emperor]9832-the emperor enabled poor Pichegru . And after [his]9823-the mighty emperor own bona fide effort , who would be surprised to find [him]9823-the mighty emperor sus . per coll . ? But [Polly]315-faith is [a nice girl]9833-a nice girl , though becoming too affectionate . And jealous good lack ! [[a grocer]9834-a grocer 's daughter]9835-a grocer 's daughter jealous , and [a Carne]1422-a carne compelled to humour [her]9835-a grocer 's daughter ! What [idiots women]9837-idiots women are in the hands of [a strong man]9838-a strong man ! Only [[my]541-carne mother]7685-my mother [[my]541-carne mother]7685-my mother was not ; or else [[my]541-carne father]860-my father was [a weak one]9842-a weak one ; which [I]541-carne can well believe from [my]541-carne own remembrance of [him]860-my father . Well , one point at least shall be settled to - morrow . "[541-carne] It was early in May , 1804 , and [Napoleon]385-napoleon having made away to the best of [his]385-napoleon ability which in that way was pre - eminent with [all possible rivals and probable foes]3920-all possible rivals and probable foes , was receiving addresses , and appointing dummies , and establishing foolscap guarantees against [his]385-napoleon poor fallible and flexible self as [he]385-napoleon had the effrontery to call it with all the gravity , grand benevolence , confidence in [mankind]696-mankind as [fools]8613-fools , immensity of yearning for universal good , and intensity of planning for [his]385-napoleon own , which have hoodwinked the zanies in every age , and never more than in the present age and [country]884-country . And if [France]45-france licked the dust , [she]45-france could plead more than [we]3924-we can it had not been cast off from [[her]45-france enemy]3925-her enemy 's shoes . [Carne]356-carne 's love of liberty , like that of [most people who talk very largely about it]3926-most people who talk very largely about it , was about as deep as beauty is declared to be ; or even less than that , for [he]356-carne would not have imperilled the gloss of [his]356-carne epiderm for the fair goddess . So that it irked [him]356-carne very little that [[his]356-carne Chief]1850-his chief had smashed up the Republic , but very greatly that [his]356-carne own hand should be out in the cold , and have nothing put inside it to restore its circulation . " If [I]356-carne had stuck to [my]356-carne proper line of work , in the Artillery , which has made [his]356-carne fortune "[356-carne] [he]356-carne could not help saying to [himself]356-carne sometimes " instead of losing more than a year over here , and perhaps another year to follow , and all for the sake of these dirty old ruins , and [[my]356-carne mother]7685-my mother 's revenge upon [this country]8433-this country , [I]356-carne might have been [a General]6676-a general by this time almost for nothing depends upon age in [France]45-france and worthy to claim something lofty and grand , or else to be bought off at [a truly high figure]9846-a truly high figure . [The little gunner]9847-the little gunner has made a great mistake if [he]9847-the little gunner thinks that [his]9847-the little gunner flat thumb of low breed can press [me]356-carne down shuddering , and starving , and crouching , just until it suits [him]9847-the little gunner to hold up a finger for [me]356-carne . [My]356-carne true course is now to consider [myself]356-carne , to watch events , and act accordingly . [My]356-carne honour is free to go either way , because [he]9847-the little gunner has not kept [his]9847-the little gunner word with [me]356-carne ; [he]9847-the little gunner promised to act upon [my]356-carne advice , and to land within a twelvemonth . "[356-carne] There was some truth in this , for [Napoleon]385-napoleon had promised that [[his]385-napoleon agent]3928-his agent 's perilous commission in [England]2-england should be discharged within a twelvemonth , and that time had elapsed without any renewal . But [Carne]356-carne was clear - minded enough to know that [he]356-carne was bound in honour to give fair notice , before throwing up the engagement ; and that even then it would be darkest dishonour to betray [his]356-carne confidence . [He]356-carne had [his]356-carne own sense of honour still , though warped by the underhand work [he]356-carne had stooped to ; and even while [he]356-carne reasoned with [himself]356-carne so basely , [he]356-carne felt that [he]356-carne could not do the things [he]356-carne threatened . To [a resolute man]3929-a resolute man it is a misery to waver , as [even the most resolute]3930-even the most resolute must do sometimes ; for instance , [the mighty [Napoleon]385-napoleon [himself]385-napoleon]3931-the mighty napoleon himself . [That great man]1633-that great man felt the misery so keenly , and grew so angry with [himself]1633-that great man for letting in the mental pain , that [he]1633-that great man walked about vehemently , as a horse is walked when cold water upon a hot stomach has made colic only there was [nobody]843-nobody to hit [him]1633-that great man in the ribs , as [the groom]3934-the groom serves the nobler animal . [Carne]356-carne did not stride about in that style , to cast [his]356-carne wrath out of [his]356-carne toes , because [his]356-carne body never tingled with the sting - nettling of [his]356-carne mind as it is bound to do with all correct Frenchmen and [his]356-carne legs being long , [he]356-carne might have fallen down a hole into [ancestral vaults]3935-ancestral vaults before [he]356-carne knew what [he]356-carne was up to . Being as [he]356-carne was , [he]356-carne sate still , and thought it out , and resolved to play [his]356-carne own game for a while , as [[his]356-carne master]1021-his master was playing for [himself]1021-his master in [Paris]161-paris . The next day [he]356-carne reappeared at [[his]356-carne seaside lodgings]3937-his seaside lodgings , looking as comely and stately as of old ; and the kind [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks was so glad to see [him]356-carne that [he]356-carne felt a rare emotion good - will towards [her]3938-her ; as [the hardest man]3939-the hardest man must do sometimes , especially if others have been hard upon [him]356-carne . [He]356-carne even chucked [little Susy]519-susie under the chin , which amazed [her]3938-her so much that [she]3938-her stroked [her]3938-her face , to make sure of its being [her]3938-her own , and ran away to tell [[her]3938-her mother]7258-her mother that [the gentleman]7635-the gentleman was come [home]788-home so nice . Then [he]356-carne ordered a special repast from [John Prater]358-john prater 's for [John]358-john prater , on the strength of all [his]356-carne winter dinners , had now painted on [his]356-carne sign - board " Universal Victualler , "[356-carne] caring not a fig for the offence to [Cheeseman]523-cheeseman , who never came now to have a glass with [him]523-cheeseman , and had spoiled all the appetite inspired by [his]523-cheeseman windows through the dismal suggestions of [his]523-cheeseman rash act on [the premises]3943-the premises . Instead of flattening [their]3944-their noses and opening [their]3944-their mouths , and exclaiming , " Oh , should n't [I]810-the children like a bit of that ? "[810-the children] [the children]810-the children , if [they]810-the children ventured to peep in at all , now did it with an anxious hope of horrors , and a stealthy glance between the hams and bacon for something that might be hanging up among the candles . And the worst of it was that [the wisest man in [the village]768-the village]3946-the wisest man in the village had failed to ascertain as yet " the reason why ' a doed it . "[842-somebody] Until that was known , [the most charitable neighbours]3948-the most charitable neighbours could have no hope of forgiving [him]356-carne . [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly had not seen [her]277-dolly hero of romance for a long time ; but something told [her]277-dolly or perhaps [somebody]842-somebody that [he]356-carne was now at hand ; and to make sure about it , [she]277-dolly resolved to have a walk . [Faith]315-faith was very busy , as [the lady of [the house]6709-the house]6861-the lady of the house , in preparing for [a visitor]1342-a visitor , [the mother of [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore , whom [she]277-dolly , with [her]277-dolly usual kindness , intended to meet and bring back from [the coach - road]3954-the coach - road that evening]3953-the mother of blyth scudamore , whom she , with her usual kindness , intended to meet and bring back from the coach - road that evening ; for no less than three coaches a day passed now within eight miles of [Springhaven]3-springhaven , and [several of [the natives]2280-the natives]3955-several of the natives had seen [them]3957-them . [Dolly]277-dolly was not to go in [the carriage]3958-the carriage , because [nobody]843-nobody knew how many boxes [the visitor]1457-the visitor might bring , inasmuch as [she]277-dolly was to stop ever so long . " [I]277-dolly am tired of all this fuss , "[277-dolly] cried [Dolly]277-dolly ; " [one]6539-one would think [Queen Charlotte]554-queen charlotte was coming , at the least ; and [I]277-dolly dare say nearly all [her]554-queen charlotte luggage would go into the door - pocket . [They]3957-them are dreadfully poor ; and it serves [them]3957-them right , for being so dreadfully honest . "[277-dolly] " If [you]9849-you ever fall into poverty , "[315-faith] said [Faith]315-faith , " it will not be from that cause . When [you]9849-you get [your]9849-you money , [you]9849-you do n't pay [your]9849-you debts . [You]9849-you think that [people]944-people should be proud to work for [you]9849-you for nothing . There is [one house]9851-one house [I]315-faith am quite ashamed to pass by with [you]9849-you . How long have [you]9849-you owed poor Shoemaker Stickfast fifteen shillings and sixpence ? And [you]9849-you take advantage of [him]9852-him , because [he]9852-him dare not send it in to [father]7004-father . "[315-faith] " [Fashionable ladies]9854-fashionable ladies never pay [their]9854-fashionable ladies debts , "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly answered , as [she]277-dolly spun round on one light heel , to float out a new petticoat that [she]277-dolly was very proud of ; " this is n't paid for , nor this , nor this ; and [you]9849-you with [your]9849-you slow head have no idea how it adds to the interest [they]9854-fashionable ladies possess . If [I]277-dolly am not allowed to have a bit of fashion in [my]277-dolly dress , [I]277-dolly can be in the fashion by not paying for it . "[277-dolly] " It is a most happy thing for [you]9849-you , [dear child]9855-dear child , that [you]9849-you are kept under some little control . What [you]9849-you would do , [I]315-faith have not the least idea , if [you]9849-you were not afraid of [dear father]3257-dear father , as [you]9849-you are . The worst of it is that [he]3257-dear father is never here now for as much as two days together . And then [he]3257-dear father is so glad to see [us]9857-our that [he]3257-dear father can not attend to [our]9857-our discipline or take notice of [our]9857-our dresses . "[315-faith] " Ha ! [you]315-faith have inspired [me]277-dolly ! "[277-dolly] exclaimed [Dolly]277-dolly , who rejoiced in teasing [Faith]315-faith . " The suggestion is [yours]9849-you , and [I]277-dolly will act upon it . From [the village of Brighthelmstone]9858-the village of brighthelmstone , which is growing very fine , [I]277-dolly will procure upon the strictest credit a new Classic dress , with all tackle complete as [dear father]3257-dear father so well expresses it and then [I]277-dolly will promenade [me]277-dolly on [the beach]776-the beach , with [Charles]332-admiral darling in best livery and a big stick behind [me]277-dolly . How then will [Springhaven]3-springhaven rejoice , and [every one that hath eyes]9861-every one that hath eyes clap a spy - glass to [them]3-springhaven ! And what will [old Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow say , and that frump of [an Eliza]9862-an eliza , who condescends to give [me]277-dolly little hints sometimes about tightening up SO , perhaps , and letting out so , and permitting a little air to come in HERE "[277-dolly] " Do be off , [you]277-dolly wicked little animal ! "[315-faith] cried [Faith]315-faith , who in spite of [herself]315-faith could not help laughing , so well was [Dolly]277-dolly mimicking [Eliza Twemlow]293-eliza 's voice , and manner , and attitude , and even [her]293-eliza figure , less fitted by nature for the Classic attire ; " [you]277-dolly are wasting all [my]277-dolly time , and doing worse with [your]277-dolly own . Be off , or [I]277-dolly 'll take a stick to ' e , as [old Daddy Stakes]283-old daddy stakes says to [the boys]6929-the boys . "[277-dolly] Taking advantage of this state of things , [the younger Miss Darling]277-dolly set forth by [herself]277-dolly to dwell upon the beauty of [the calm May sea]3961-the calm may sea , and [her]277-dolly own pretty figure glassed in tidal pools . [She]277-dolly knew that [she]277-dolly would show to the utmost of [her]277-dolly gifts , with [her]277-dolly bright complexion softly gleaming in the sun , and dark gray eyes through their deep fringe receiving and returning tenfold the limpid glimmer of [the shore]716-the shore . And [she]277-dolly felt that the spring of the year was with [her]277-dolly , the bound of old Time that renews [his]3963-his youth and powers of going at any pace ; when the desire of [the young]3964-the young is to ride [him]3963-his at full gallop , and the pleasure of [the old]3965-the old is to stroke [his]3963-his nose and think . [Dolly]277-dolly , with everything in [her]277-dolly favour , youth and beauty , the time of year , the time of day , and the power of [the place]694-the place , as well as [her]277-dolly own wish to look lovely , and to be loved beyond reason , nevertheless came along very strictly , and kept [herself]277-dolly most careful not to look about at all . At any rate , not towards [the houses]6786-the houses , where [people]944-people live , and therefore must look out . At [the breadth of sea]3969-the breadth of sea , with [distant ships]3970-distant ships jotted against the sky like chips , or dotted with [boats like bits of stick]3971-boats like bits of stick ; also at the playing of the little waves that ran at the bottom of [the sands]7662-the sands , just now , after one another with a lively turn , and then jostled into white confusion , like a flock of sheep huddled up and hurrying from a dog at these and at the warm clouds loitering in the sun [she]277-dolly might use [her]277-dolly bright eyes without prejudice . But soon [she]277-dolly had to turn them upon a nearer object . " How absorbed [we]9864-we are in distant contemplation ! A happy sign , [I]277-dolly hope , in these turbulent times . [Miss Darling]277-dolly , will [you]277-dolly condescend to include [me]277-dolly in [your]277-dolly view ? "[277-dolly] " [I]277-dolly only understand simple English , "[277-dolly] answered [Dolly]277-dolly . " Most of the other comes from [France]45-france , perhaps . [We]9864-we believed that [you]277-dolly were gone abroad again . "[277-dolly] " [I]356-carne wish that [the subject]9865-the subject had more interest for [you]277-dolly , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne answered , with [his]356-carne keen eyes fixed on [hers]277-dolly , in the manner that half angered and half conquered [her]277-dolly . " [My]356-carne time is not like that of [happy young ladies]9866-happy young ladies , with [the world]695-the world at [their]9866-happy young ladies feet , and [their]9866-happy young ladies chief business in it , to discover some new amusement . "[356-carne] " [You]277-dolly are not at all polite . But [you]277-dolly never were that , in spite of [your]277-dolly French education . "[277-dolly] " Ah , there it is again ! [You]277-dolly are so accustomed to the flattery of [great people]9868-great people that [a simple - minded person like [myself]277-dolly]9869-a simple - minded person like myself has not the smallest chance of pleasing [you]277-dolly . Ah , well ! It is [my]277-dolly fate , and [I]277-dolly must yield to it . "[277-dolly] " Not at all , "[277-dolly] replied [Dolly]277-dolly , who could never see the beauty of that kind of resignation , even in the case of [Dan Tugwell]282-dan . " There is no such thing as fate for [a strong - willed man]9870-a strong - willed man , though there may be for [poor women]9871-poor women . "[282-dan] " May [I]277-dolly tell [you]277-dolly [my]277-dolly ideas about that matter ? If so , come and rest for a moment in [a quiet little shelter where the wind is not so cold]9872-a quiet little shelter where the wind is not so cold . For there is no such thing as Spring in [England]2-england . "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly hesitated , and with the proverbial result . To prove [himself]282-dan more polite than [she]277-dolly supposed , [Caryl Carne]356-carne [, hat in hand and with low bows preserving a respectful distance]3973-, hat in hand and with low bows preserving a respectful distance , conducted [her]277-dolly to [a little place of shelter]3974-a little place of shelter , so pretty and humble and secluded by [its]3974-a little place of shelter own want of art , and simplicity of skill , that [she]277-dolly was equally pleased and surprised with it . " Why , it is quite [a little bower]9873-a little bower ! "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly exclaimed ; " as pretty a little nest as any bird could wish for . And what a lovely view towards the west and beyond [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge ! [One]6539-one could sit here forever and see the sun set . But [I]277-dolly must have passed it fifty times without the least suspicion of it . How on earth have [you]277-dolly managed to conceal it so ? That is to say , if it is [your]277-dolly doing . Surely [the children]810-the children must have found it out , because [they]810-the children go everywhere . "[277-dolly] " [One brat]9876-one brat did . But [I]277-dolly gave [him]9876-one brat such a scare that [he]9876-one brat never stopped roaring till next Sunday , and it frightened [all the rest]1089-all the rest from looking round that corner . If any other comes , [I]277-dolly shall pitch - plaster [him]9876-one brat , for [I]277-dolly could not endure that noise again . But [you]277-dolly see , at a glance , why [you]277-dolly have failed to see it , as [we]9878-we always do with [our]9878-we little oversights , when humbly pointed out to [us]9878-we . It is the colour of the ground and the background too , and the grayness of the scanty growth that hides it . [Nobody]843-nobody finds it out by walking across [it]9880-it , because of [this swampy place on [your]277-dolly side]9881-this swampy place on your side , and the shoot of flints down from [the cliff]2116-the cliff on the other , all sharp as a knife , and as rough as a saw . And [nobody]843-nobody comes down to this end of [the warren]1286-the warren , neither is it seen from the battery on [the hill]890-the hill . Only from the back is it likely to be invaded , and there is nothing to make [people]944-people look , or come , up here . So [you]277-dolly have [me]277-dolly altogether at [your]277-dolly mercy , [Miss Darling]277-dolly . "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly thought within [herself]277-dolly that it was much the other way , but could not well express [her]277-dolly thoughts to that effect . And being of a brisk and versatile not to say volatile order , [she]277-dolly went astray into a course of wonder concerning the pretty little structure [she]277-dolly beheld . Structure was not the proper word for it at all ; for it seemed to have grown from the nature around , with a little aid of human hands to guide it . Branches of sea - willow radiant with spring , and supple sprays of tamarisk recovering from the winter , were lightly inwoven and arched together , with the soft compliance of reed and rush from [the marsh]3975-the marsh close by , and the stout assistance of hazel rods from [the westward cliff]3976-the westward cliff . The back was afforded by [a grassy hillock]3977-a grassy hillock , with a tuft or two of brake - fern throwing up their bronzy crockets among the sprayed russet of last year 's pride . And beneath them a ledge of firm turf afforded as fair a seat as [even two sweet lovers]3978-even two sweet lovers need desire . " How clever [he]429-scudamore is , and how full of fine taste ! "[277-dolly] thought [the simple - minded [Dolly]277-dolly]3979-the simple - minded dolly ; " and all this time [I]277-dolly have been taking [him]429-scudamore for [a gloomy , hard - hearted , unnatural man]9887-a gloomy , hard - hearted , unnatural man . [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore never could have made [this lovely bower]9888-this lovely bower . "[277-dolly] In this conclusion [she]277-dolly was altogether wrong . [Scudamore]429-scudamore could have made it , and would have made it gladly , with bright love to help [him]429-scudamore . But [Carne]356-carne never could , and would have scorned the pleasant task . It was [Charron]403-charron , [the lively Frenchman , who , with the aid of [old Jerry]366-jerry]3980-the lively frenchman , who , with the aid of old jerry , had achieved this pretty feat , working to relieve [his]403-charron dull detention , with [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman 's playful industry and tasteful joy in nature . But [Carne]356-carne was not likely to forego this credit . " [I]356-carne think [I]356-carne have done it pretty well , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , in reply to [her]277-dolly smile of admiration ; " with such scanty materials , [I]356-carne mean , of course . And [I]356-carne shall think [I]356-carne have done it very well indeed , if [you]277-dolly say that [you]277-dolly like it , and crown it with new glory by sitting for a moment in its unpretentious shade . If [[your]277-dolly brother]8432-your brother comes down , as [I]356-carne hope [he]8432-your brother will , next week , [I]356-carne shall beg [him]8432-your brother to come and write a poem here . [The place]694-the place is fitter for [a poet]6697-a poet than [a prosy vagabond like [me]356-carne]9892-a prosy vagabond like me . "[356-carne] " It is very hard that [you]3982-you should be [a a wanderer]9893-a a wanderer , [I]277-dolly mean , "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly answered , looking at [him]3982-you with a sweet thrill of pity ; " [you]3982-you have done nothing to deserve it . How unfairly fortune has always treated [you]3982-you ! "[277-dolly] " [Fortune]555-fortune could make [me]356-carne a thousand times more than the just compensation even now , if [she]9894-they would . Such a glorious return for all [my]356-carne bitter losses and outcast condition , that [I]356-carne should but it is useless to think of such things , in [my]356-carne low state . The fates have been hard with [me]356-carne , but never shall [they]9894-they boast that [they]9894-they drove [me]356-carne from [my]356-carne pure sense of honour . Oh yes , it is damp . But let [me]356-carne cure it thus . "[356-carne] For [Dolly]277-dolly , growing anxious about [his]3982-you meaning , yet ready to think about another proposal , was desirous to sit down on [the sweet ledge of grass]3983-the sweet ledge of grass , yet uneasy about [her]277-dolly pale blue sarsenet , and uncertain that [she]277-dolly had not seen something of a little sea - snail living in [a yellow house]3984-a yellow house , dadoed with red , whom to crush would be a cruel act to [her]277-dolly dainty fabric . But if [he]3982-you was there , [he]3982-you was sat upon unavenged ; for [Carne]356-carne , pulling off [his]356-carne light buff cloak , flung it on the seat ; after which [the young lady]1315-the young lady could scarcely be rude enough not to sit . " Oh , [I]277-dolly am so sorry now ! Perhaps it will be spoiled , "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly said ; " for [you]356-carne say that the fates are against [you]356-carne always . And [I]277-dolly am sure that [they]9895-they always combine against [me]277-dolly , when [I]277-dolly wear anything of that colour . "[277-dolly] " [I]356-carne am going the wrong way to work , "[356-carne] thought [Carne]356-carne . " What a little vixen it is ; but what [a beauty]9896-a beauty ! "[277-dolly] For [his]356-carne love for [her]1315-the young lady was chiefly [a man]6583-a man 's admiration . And bodily [she]1315-the young lady looked worthy now of all that could be done in that way , with the light flowing in through the budded arch and flashing upon the sweet flush of [her]1315-the young lady cheeks . [Carne]356-carne gazed at [her]1315-the young lady without a word or thought , simply admiring , as [he]356-carne never had admired anything , except [himself]356-carne , till now . Then [she]1315-the young lady felt all the meaning of [his]356-carne gaze , and turned away . " But [you]1315-the young lady must look at [me]356-carne and tell [me]356-carne something , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , in a low voice , and taking both [her]1315-the young lady hands ; " [you]1315-the young lady shall tell [me]356-carne what [my]356-carne fate must be . Whether [you]1315-the young lady can ever come to love [me]356-carne , as [I]356-carne have loved [you]1315-the young lady , long and long . "[356-carne] " [You]356-carne have no right to speak to [me]1315-the young lady like that , "[1315-the young lady] [she]1315-the young lady answered , still avoiding [his]356-carne eyes , and striving to show proper anger ; " [no gentleman]9897-no gentleman would think of taking advantage of [a lady]6528-a lady so . "[356-carne] " [I]356-carne care not what is right or wrong . Look up , and tell [me]356-carne that [you]356-carne hate [me]356-carne . [Dolly]277-dolly , [I]356-carne suppose [you]356-carne do . "[356-carne] " Then [you]356-carne are quite wrong "[1315-the young lady] [she]1315-the young lady gave [him]356-carne one bright glance of contradiction ; " no . [I]1315-the young lady have always been so sorry for [you]356-carne , and for all [your]356-carne troubles . [You]356-carne must not ask [me]1315-the young lady to say more . "[1315-the young lady] " But [I]356-carne must ; [I]356-carne must . That is the very thing that [I]356-carne must do . Only say that [you]356-carne love [me]356-carne , [Dolly]277-dolly . [Dolly]277-dolly darling , tell [me]356-carne that . Or let [your]356-carne lovely eyes say it for [you]356-carne . "[356-carne] " [My]1315-the young lady lovely eyes must not tell stories "[1315-the young lady] [they]3987-i were gazing softly at [him]356-carne now " and [I]3987-i do n't think [I]3987-i can say it yet . "[3987-i] " But [you]3988-you will [you]3988-you shall ! "[356-carne] [he]356-carne exclaimed , with passion growing as [he]356-carne drew [her]3988-you near ; " [you]3988-you shall not slip from [me]356-carne , [you]3988-you shall not stir , until [you]3988-you have answered [me]356-carne one question is there anybody else , [[my]356-carne Dolly]6629-my dolly ? "[356-carne] " [You]3988-you frighten [me]3987-i . [You]3988-you forget who [I]3987-i am . Of course there are a great many else , as [you]3988-you call it ; and [I]3987-i am not to be called , for a moment , [[YOUR]3988-you DOLLY]6625-your dolly . "[3987-i] " No , not for a moment , but forever . "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne was accustomed to the ways of [girls]6868-girls , and read all [their]6868-girls words by the light of [their]6868-girls eyes . " [Your]277-dolly little heart begins to know who loves it better than all [the world]695-the world put together . And for that reason [I]277-dolly will leave [you]277-dolly now . Farewell , [[my]277-dolly darling]6947-my darling ; [I]277-dolly conquer [myself]277-dolly , for the sake of what is worth a thousand of it . "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly was in very sad confusion , and scarcely knew what [she]277-dolly might do next that is to say , if [he]356-carne still went on . Pleasant conceit and bright coquetry ill supply the place of honest pride and gentle self - respect , such as [Faith]315-faith was blest with . [Carne]356-carne might have kissed [Dolly]277-dolly a hundred times , without much resistance , for [his]356-carne stronger will had mastered [hers]277-dolly ; but [she]277-dolly would have hated [him]356-carne afterwards . [He]356-carne did not kiss [her]277-dolly once ; and [she]277-dolly almost wished that [he]356-carne had offered one one little tribute of affection as [the Valentines]556-the valentines express it as soon as [he]356-carne was gone , and the crisis of not knowing what to do was past . " [I]277-dolly should have let [him]356-carne [I]277-dolly believe [I]277-dolly should , "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly reflected , sagely recovering [herself]277-dolly ; " but how glad [I]277-dolly ought to be that [he]356-carne did n't ! And [I]277-dolly do hope [he]356-carne wo n't come back again . The next time [I]277-dolly meet [him]356-carne , [I]277-dolly shall sink into [the earth]1037-the earth . "[277-dolly] For [her]277-dolly hat had fallen off , and [her]277-dolly hair was out of order , and [she]277-dolly saw two crinkles near the buckle of [her]277-dolly waist ; and [she]277-dolly had not so much as a looking - glass to be sure that [she]277-dolly looked nice again . With a heavy sigh for all these woes , [she]277-dolly gathered a flossy bud of willow , and fixed it on [her]277-dolly breast - knot , to defy [the world]695-the world ; and then , without heed of [the sea]706-the sea , sun , or sands , went [home]788-home with short breath , and quick blushes , and some wonder ; for [no man]844-no man 's arm , except [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's , had ever been round [her]277-dolly waist till now . CHAPTER XLIII LITTLE AND [GREAT PEOPLE]557-great people If ever [a wise man]3995-a wise man departed from wisdom , or a sober place from sobriety , [the man]921-the man was [John Prater]358-john prater , and [the place Springhaven]3997-the place springhaven , towards the middle of June , 1804 . There had been some sharp rumours of great things before ; but [the best people]3998-the best people , having been misled so often , shook [their]3998-the best people heads without produce of [their]3998-the best people contents ; until [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard came out in [his]391-captain stubbard shirt sleeves one bright summer morning at half past nine , with a large printed paper in one hand and a slop basin full of hot paste in the other . [[His]391-captain stubbard second boy]3999-his second boy , [George]529-farmer george , in the absence of [Bob]408-bob who was now drawing rations at [Woolwich]80-woolwich , followed , with a green baize apron on , and carrying a hearth - brush tied round with a string to keep the hair stiff . " Lay it on thick on the shutter , [[my]391-captain stubbard son]847-my son . Never mind about any other notices , except the one about [young men]1130-young men wanted . No hurry ; keep [your]847-my son elbow up ; only do n't dab [my]391-captain stubbard breeches , nor the shirt [you]847-my son had on Sunday . "[391-captain stubbard] By this time there were [half a dozen people]4000-half a dozen people waiting ; for [this shutter of [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks]4001-this shutter of widow shanks was now accepted as [the central board and official panel of all public business and authorised intelligence]4002-the central board and official panel of all public business and authorised intelligence . Not only because all Royal Proclamations , Offers of reward , and Issues of menace were posted on that shutter and the one beyond the window which served as a postscript and glossary to it , but also inasmuch as [the kind - hearted Captain]4003-the kind - hearted captain , beginning now to understand [the natives]2280-the natives which was not to be done pugnaciously , as [he]4003-the kind - hearted captain had first attempted it , neither by any show of interest in [them]2280-the natives than which [they]2280-the natives detested nothing more , but by taking [them]2280-the natives coolly , as [they]2280-the natives took [themselves]2280-the natives , and gradually sliding , without any thought about it , into the wholesome contagion of [their]2280-the natives minds , and the divine gift of taking things easily [[our]4005-our [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard]4006-our captain stubbard may be fairly now declared to have made [himself]391-captain stubbard almost as good as [a native]4007-a native , by the way in which [he]391-captain stubbard ministered to [their]2280-the natives content . For nothing delighted [them]2280-the natives more than to hear of great wonders going on in other places of battles , plague , pestilence , famine , and fire ; of [people whose wives ran away with [other people]1136-other people , or [highwaymen]4010-highwaymen stopping the coach of [a bishop]4011-a bishop]4008-people whose wives ran away with other people , or highwaymen stopping the coach of a bishop . Being full of good - nature , [they]2280-the natives enjoyed these things , because of the fine sympathies called out to [their]2280-the natives own credit , and the sense of pious gratitude aroused towards [Heaven]351-heaven , that [they]2280-the natives never permitted such things among [them]2280-the natives . Perceiving this genial desire of [theirs]2280-the natives , [the stout Captain of [the Foxhill battery]4013-the foxhill battery]4012-the stout captain of the foxhill battery was kind enough to meet it with [worthy subjects]4014-worthy subjects . Receiving officially a [London]16-london newspaper almost every other day , as soon as it had trodden the round of [[his]391-captain stubbard friends]6499-his friends , [his]391-captain stubbard regular practice was to cut out all the pieces of lofty public interest the first - rate murders , the exploits of [highwaymen]4010-highwaymen , the episodes of high life , the gallant executions , the embezzlements of demagogues , in a word , whatever [quiet people]4017-quiet people find a fond delight in ruminating and these [he]391-captain stubbard pasted sometimes upside down upon [his]391-captain stubbard shutter . [Springhaven]3-springhaven had a good deal of education , and enjoyed most of all what was hardest to read . But this great piece of news , that should smother all the rest , seemed now to take a terrible time in coming . [All the gaffers]4018-all the gaffers were waiting who had waited to see the result of [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman 's suicide , and [their]4018-all the gaffers patience was less on this occasion . At length [the great Captain]4019-the great captain unfolded [his]4019-the great captain broad sheet , but even then held it upside down for a minute . It was below [their]2280-the natives dignity to do anything but grunt , put [their]2280-the natives specs on [their]2280-the natives noses , and lean chin upon staff . [They]2280-the natives deserved to be rewarded , and so [they]2280-the natives were . For this grand poster , which overlapped the shutters , was a Royal Proclamation , all printed in red ink , announcing that [[His]4020-his Majesty [King George the 3rd]4022-king george the 3rd]4021-his majesty king george the 3rd would on the 25th of June then ensuing hold a grand review upon [Shotbury Down]188-shotbury down of all [the Volunteer forces]4023-the volunteer forces and [Reserve , mounted , footmen , or artillery]4024-reserve , mounted , footmen , or artillery , of [the four counties]4025-the four counties forming the Southeast Division , to wit , [Surrey]189-surrey , [Kent]154-kent , [Sussex]7-sussex , and [Hants]190-hants . [Certain regiments of the line]4026-certain regiments of the line would be appointed to act with [them]4026-certain regiments of the line ; and [officers in command]4027-officers in command were ordered to report at once , c. , c. God save [the King]6893-the king . If [Shotbury Down]188-shotbury down had been ten miles off , [Springhaven]3-springhaven would have thought very little of the matter ; for [no one]6581-no one would walk ten miles inland to see all [the sojers that ever were shot]4030-the sojers that ever were shot , or even the " King and Queen , and [their]4030-the sojers that ever were shot fifteen little ones . "[188-shotbury down] Most of [the little ones]4031-the little ones were very large now ; but [the village]768-the village had seen [them]4026-certain regiments of the line in a travelling show , and expected [them]4026-certain regiments of the line to continue like it . But [Shotbury Down]188-shotbury down was only three miles inland ; and [the people who thought nothing of twenty miles along [the coast]6872-the coast]4033-the people who thought nothing of twenty miles along the coast resolved to face a league of perils of [the solid earth]4035-the solid earth , because if [they]4033-the people who thought nothing of twenty miles along the coast only turned round upon [their]4033-the people who thought nothing of twenty miles along the coast trudge , [they]4033-the people who thought nothing of twenty miles along the coast could see where [they]4033-the people who thought nothing of twenty miles along the coast lived from every corner of [the road]1063-the road . [They]4033-the people who thought nothing of twenty miles along the coast always did all things with one accord ; [the fishing fleet]895-the fishing fleet all should stand still on [the sand]1641-the sand , and [the houses]6786-the houses should have to keep [house]4040-house for [themselves]6786-the houses . That is to say , perhaps , [all except one]4041-all except one . " Do as [you]911-her husband like , "[463-mrs. tugwell] said [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell to [[her]463-mrs. tugwell husband]911-her husband ; " nothing as [you]911-her husband do makes much differ to [me]463-mrs. tugwell now . If [you]911-her husband feel [you]911-her husband can be happy with [them]4033-the people who thought nothing of twenty miles along the coast [thousands of [young men]1130-young men]9906-thousands of young men , and [me]463-mrs. tugwell without [one left fit to lift a big crock]9908-one left fit to lift a big crock , go [your]911-her husband way , [Zeb]337-captain zeb ; but [you]911-her husband do n't catch [me]463-mrs. tugwell going , with the tears coming into [my]463-mrs. tugwell eyes every time [I]463-mrs. tugwell see [a young man]1226-a young man to remind [me]463-mrs. tugwell of [Dan]282-dan though there wo n't be one there fit to stand at [his]282-dan side . And [him]282-dan perhaps fighting against [[his]282-dan own King]9910-his own king now ! "[463-mrs. tugwell] " Whatever hath coom to [Dannel]312-dannel is all along of [your]337-captain zeb own fault , [I]463-mrs. tugwell tell ' e. "[463-mrs. tugwell] [Captain Tugwell]337-captain zeb had scarcely enjoyed a long pipe since the night when [he]337-captain zeb discharged [his]337-captain zeb paternal duty , with so much vigour , and such sad results . Not that [he]337-captain zeb felt any qualms of conscience , though [his]337-captain zeb heart was sometimes heavy , but because [[his]337-captain zeb good wife]4043-his good wife was [a good wife]4044-a good wife no longer , in the important sphere of the pan , pot , and kettle , or even in listening to [his]337-captain zeb adventures with the proper exclamations in the proper places . And not only [she]4043-his good wife , but all [[his]337-captain zeb children]1659-his children , from [Timothy]191-timothy down to [Solomon]467-solomon , instead of a pleasant chatter around [him]337-captain zeb , and little attentions , and a smile to catch a smile , seemed now to shrink from [him]337-captain zeb , and hold whispers in a corner , and watch [him]337-captain zeb with timid eyes , and wonder how soon [their]1659-his children own time would come to be lashed and turned away . And as for [the women]6658-the women , whether up or down [the road]1063-the road but as [he]337-captain zeb would not admit , even to [himself]337-captain zeb , that [he]337-captain zeb cared twopence what [they]6658-the women thought , it is useless to give voice to [their]6658-the women opinions , which [they]6658-the women did quite sufficiently . [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell felt sure that [he]337-captain zeb had done the right thing , and therefore admired [himself]337-captain zeb , but would have enjoyed [himself]337-captain zeb more if [he]337-captain zeb had done the wrong one . " What fault of [mine]463-mrs. tugwell , or of [his]911-her husband , [poor lamb]9911-poor lamb ? "[463-mrs. tugwell] [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell asked , with some irony . [She]463-mrs. tugwell knew that [[her]463-mrs. tugwell husband]911-her husband could never dare to go to see [the King]6893-the king without [her]463-mrs. tugwell for [no married man in [the place]694-the place]4050-no married man in the place would venture to look at [him]911-her husband twice if [he]911-her husband did such a thing and [she]463-mrs. tugwell had made up [her]463-mrs. tugwell own mind to go from the first ; but still , [he]911-her husband should humble [himself]911-her husband before [she]463-mrs. tugwell did it . " Was it [I]463-mrs. tugwell as colted [him]911-her husband ? Or was it [him]911-her husband as gashed [himself]911-her husband , like [the prophets of [Baal]559-baal]9912-the prophets of baal , when ' a was gone hunting ? "[463-mrs. tugwell] " No ; but [you]463-mrs. tugwell cockered [him]911-her husband up , the same as was done to [they]9913-they , by [the wicked king]9914-the wicked king , and [[his]9914-the wicked king wife]6501-his wife [the worst woman as ever lived]9916-the worst woman as ever lived . If [they]9913-they had n't gashed theirselves , [I]463-mrs. tugwell reckon , [the true man of [God]287-god]9917-the true man of god would ' a done it for [them]9913-they , the same as [he]9917-the true man of god cut [their]9913-they throats into [the brook Kishon]9918-the brook kishon . [Solomon]467-solomon was [the wisest man as ever lived]9919-the wisest man as ever lived , and [Job]560-job the most patient the same as [I]463-mrs. tugwell be and [Elijah]561-elijah , the Tishbite , the most justest . "[463-mrs. tugwell] " [You]463-mrs. tugwell better finish up with all the Psalms of [David]396-david , and [the Holy Children]9920-the holy children , and the Burial Service . No more call for [Parson Twemlow]285-parson twemlow , or [the new Churchwarden]9921-the new churchwarden come in place of [Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , because ' a tried to hang [his]301-mr. cheeseman self . [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell in the pulpit ! [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell , come round with the plate ! [Parson Tugwell]562-parson tugwell , if [you]463-mrs. tugwell please , a - reading out the ten commandments ! But ' un ought to leave out the sixth , for fear of spoiling 's own dinner afterwards ; and the seventh , if ' a hopes to go to see [King George]420-king george the third , with [[another man]9922-another man 's woman]9923-another man 's woman to [his]301-mr. cheeseman elbow ! "[463-mrs. tugwell] " When [you]463-mrs. tugwell begins to go on like that , "[463-mrs. tugwell] [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell replied , with some dignity , " the only thing as [a quiet man]9924-a quiet man can do is to go out of houze , and have a half - pint of small ale . "[278-zebedee tugwell] [He]278-zebedee tugwell put [his]278-zebedee tugwell hat on [his]278-zebedee tugwell head and went to do it . Notwithstanding all this and much more , when the great day came for the Grand Review , very [few people]1979-few people saw more of [the King]6893-the king , or entered more kindly into all [his]6893-the king thoughts or rather the thoughts that [they]1979-few people made [him]6893-the king think than [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell and [[his]278-zebedee tugwell wife]6501-his wife [Kezia]563-kezia . [The place being so near [home]788-home]4055-the place being so near home , and the smoke of [[their]1979-few people own chimneys and masts of [their]1979-few people smack]4057-their own chimneys and masts of their smack as good as in sight if [you]4058-you knew where to look it was natural for [them]1979-few people to regard [the King]6893-the king as [a stranger]6490-a stranger requiring to be taught about [[their]1979-few people place]4061-their place . This sense of proprietary right is strong in dogs and birds and cows and rabbits , and everything that acts by nature 's laws . When a dog sits in front of [[his]4062-he kennel]4063-his kennel , fast chained , [every stranger dog that comes in at the gate]4064-every stranger dog that comes in at the gate confesses that [the premises]3943-the premises are [his]4062-he , and all the treasures they contain ; and if [he]4062-he hunts about which [he]4062-he is like enough to do , unless full of self - respect and fresh victuals for any bones invested in [the earth]1037-the earth to ripen , by [the vested owner]4067-the vested owner , [he]4062-he does it with a low tail and many pricks of conscience , perhaps hoping in [his]4062-he heart that [he]4062-he may discover nothing to tempt [him]4062-he into breach of self - respect . But now [men]702-men are ordered , in this matter , to be of lower principle than [their]702-men dogs . [King George the third , who hated pomp and show , and had in [his]420-king george blood [the old German sense of patriarchal kingship]4069-the old german sense of patriarchal kingship]420-king george , would have enjoyed a good talk with [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell and [[his]278-zebedee tugwell wife]6501-his wife [Kezia]563-kezia , if [he]420-king george had met [them]4071-they on [the downs]1034-the downs alone ; but , alas , [he]420-king george was surrounded with [great people]9868-great people , and obliged to restrict [himself]420-king george to the upper order , with whom [he]420-king george had less sympathy . [Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell , perceiving this , made all allowance for [him]278-zebedee tugwell , and bought a new Sunday hat the very next day , for fear of wearing out the one [he]278-zebedee tugwell had taken off to [[His]278-zebedee tugwell Majesty]7455-his majesty , when [[His]278-zebedee tugwell Majesty]7455-his majesty looked at [him]278-zebedee tugwell , and [[Her]7455-his majesty Majesty]4076-her majesty as well , and [they]4071-they manifestly said to [one another]827-one another , what a very fine subject [they]4071-they had found . Such was loyalty aye , and [royalty]4078-royalty in those times that [we]4079-we despise . But larger events demand [our]4079-we heed . There were [forty thousand gallant fellows]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows , from the age of fifteen upwards , doing [their]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows best to look like [soldiers]6702-soldiers , and [some almost succeeding]4082-some almost succeeding . True it is that [their]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows legs and arms were not all of one pattern , nor [their]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows hats put on [their]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows heads alike any more than the heads on [their]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows shoulders were neither did [they]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows swing together , as [they]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows would have done to a good swathe of grass ; but for all that , and making due allowance for the necessity [they]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows were under of staring incessantly at [the King]6893-the king , [any man who understood [them]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows]4084-any man who understood them would have praised [them]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows wonderfully . And [they]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows went about in such wide formation , and occupied so much of [[their]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows native land]8713-their native land , that [the best - drilled regiment [Napoleon]385-napoleon possessed]4086-the best - drilled regiment napoleon possessed would have looked quite small among [them]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows . " [They]4080-forty thousand gallant fellows understand furze , "[4087-a fine young officer of the staff] said [a fine young officer of the staff]4087-a fine young officer of the staff , who had ridden up to [[Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling 's carriage]4088-admiral darling 's carriage and saluted [three ladies who kept watch there]4089-three ladies who kept watch there . " [I]4087-a fine young officer of the staff doubt whether [many of [the Regular forces]9926-the regular forces]9925-many of the regular forces would have got through that brake half so well ; certainly not without double gaiters . If [the French]430-the french ever land , [we]9927-we must endeavour to draw [them]430-the french into furzy ground , and then set [the Volunteers]9928-the volunteers at [them]430-the french . [No Frenchman]7124-no frenchman can do much with prickles in [his]7124-no frenchman legs . "[4087-a fine young officer of the staff] [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore smiled , for [she]547-lady scudamore was thinking of [[her]547-lady scudamore son]1738-her son , who would have jumped over any furze - bush there and the fir - trees too , according to [her]547-lady scudamore conviction ; [Dolly]277-dolly also showed [her]277-dolly very beautiful teeth ; but [Faith]315-faith looked at [him]1738-her son gratefully . " It is very kind of [you]1738-her son , [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville , to say the best of [us]9927-we that [you]1738-her son can find to say . But [I]315-faith fear that [you]1738-her son are laughing to [yourself]1738-her son . [You]1738-her son know how well [they]430-the french mean ; but [you]1738-her son think [they]430-the french can not do much . "[315-faith] " No , that is not what [I]277-dolly think at all . So far as [I]277-dolly can judge , which is not much , [I]277-dolly believe that [they]430-the french would be of the greatest service , if [the Country]6571-the country should unfortunately need [them]430-the french . [Man]6496-man for [man]6496-man , [they]430-the french are as brave as [trained troops]9933-trained troops , and many of [them]430-the french can shoot better . [I]277-dolly do n't mean to say that [they]430-the french are fit to meet [a French army]9934-a french army in the open ; but for acting on [their]430-the french flanks , or rear , or in [a wooded country]9935-a wooded country However , [I]277-dolly have no right to venture an opinion , having never seen active service . "[277-dolly] [Miss Darling]277-dolly looked at [him]4091-i with some surprise , and much approval of [his]4091-i modesty . So strongly did most of the young officers who came to [[[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's house]3792-her father 's house lay down the law , and criticise even [Napoleon]385-napoleon 's tactics . " How beautiful [Springhaven]3-springhaven must be looking now ! "[4091-i] [he]4091-i said , after [Dolly]277-dolly had offered [her]277-dolly opinion , which [she]277-dolly seldom long withheld . " [The cottages]9936-the cottages must be quite covered with roses , whenever they are not too near [the sea]706-the sea ; and the trees at their best , full of leaves and blossoms , by the side of [the brook]710-the brook that feeds them . [All the rest of [the coast]6872-the coast]9939-all the rest of the coast is so hard and barren , and covered with chalk instead of grass , and [the shore]716-the shore so straight and staring . But [I]4091-i have never been there at this time of year . How much [you]277-dolly must enjoy it ! Surely [we]9942-we ought to be able to see it , from this high ground somewhere . "[4091-i] " Yes , if [you]277-dolly will ride to that shattered tree , "[315-faith] said [Faith]315-faith , " [you]277-dolly will have a very fine view of all [the valley]704-the valley . [You]277-dolly can see round [the corner of [Foxhill]193-foxhill]9944-the corner of foxhill there , which shuts out most of it just here . [I]315-faith think [you]277-dolly have met [[our]9942-we Captain [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard]4006-our captain stubbard . "[315-faith] " Ah , [I]4091-i must not go now ; [I]4091-i may be wanted at any moment "[4091-i] [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville had very fine taste , but it was not the inanimate beauties of [Springhaven]3-springhaven that [he]513-lord dashville cared a dash for " and [I]315-faith fear that [I]315-faith could never see the roses there . [I]315-faith think there is nothing in all nature to compare with a rose except one thing . "[315-faith] [Faith]315-faith had a lovely moss - rose in [her]315-faith hat a rose just peeping through its lattice at mankind , before it should open and blush at them and [she]315-faith knew what it was that [he]513-lord dashville admired more than the sweetest rose that ever gemmed itself with dew . [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville had loved [her]315-faith , as [she]315-faith was frightened to remember , for more than a year , because [he]513-lord dashville could not help it , being [a young man of great common - sense]4094-a young man of great common - sense , as well as fine taste , and some knowledge of [the world]695-the world . " [He]513-lord dashville knows to which side [his]513-lord dashville bread will be buttered , "[309-mr. swipes] [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes had remarked , as [a keen observer]4096-a keen observer . " If ' a can only get [Miss Faith]315-faith , [his]513-lord dashville bread 'll be buttered to both sides for life [his]513-lord dashville self to one side , and [her]315-faith to do the tother . The same as [I]4097-this fine young woman told [Mother Cloam]388-mother cloam [a man that knoweth [his]513-lord dashville duty to [head gardeners]9947-head gardeners , as [[his]513-lord dashville noble lordship]9948-his noble lordship doth]9946-a man that knoweth his duty to head gardeners , as his noble lordship doth , the same know the differ atwixt [Miss Faith]315-faith as [fine a young ' ooman as ever looked into a pink and that blow - away froth of a thing]9949-fine a young ' ooman as ever looked into a pink and that blow - away froth of a thing , [Miss Dolly]277-dolly . "[4097-this fine young woman] [This fine young woman]4097-this fine young woman , to use the words of [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes , coloured softly , at [[his]309-mr. swipes noble lordship]9948-his noble lordship 's gaze , to the tint of the rose - bud in [her]4097-this fine young woman hat ; and then spoke coldly to countervail [her]4097-this fine young woman blush . " There is evidently something to be done directly . [All the people]9950-all the people are moving towards the middle of the down . [We]9951-we must not be so selfish as to keep [you]309-mr. swipes here , [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville . "[4097-this fine young woman] " Why , do n't [you]309-mr. swipes see what it is ? "[277-dolly] exclaimed [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , hotly resenting the part of second fiddle ; " [they]9950-all the people are going to have the grand march - past . These affairs always conclude with that . And [we]9951-we are in the worst part of the whole down for seeing it . [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville will tell [us]9951-we where [we]9951-we ought to go . "[277-dolly] " [You]277-dolly had better not attempt to move now , "[309-mr. swipes] [he]309-mr. swipes answered , smiling as [he]309-mr. swipes always smiled at [Dolly]277-dolly , as if [she]277-dolly were [a charming but impatient child]4099-a charming but impatient child ; " [you]277-dolly might cause some confusion , and perhaps see nothing . And now [I]309-mr. swipes must discharge [my]309-mr. swipes commission , which [I]309-mr. swipes am quite ashamed of having left so long . [[His]309-mr. swipes Majesty]7455-his majesty hopes , when the march - past is over , to receive a march - up of [fair ladies]1921-fair ladies . [He]309-mr. swipes has a most wonderful memory , as [you]277-dolly know , and [his]309-mr. swipes nature is the kindest of the kind . As soon as [he]309-mr. swipes heard that [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore was [here]6711-here , and [[Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling 's daughters]9955-admiral darling 's daughters with [her]547-lady scudamore , [he]309-mr. swipes said : ' Bring [them]9955-admiral darling 's daughters all to [me]309-mr. swipes , [every one of [them]9955-admiral darling 's daughters]829-every one of them ; [young Scudamore]547-lady scudamore has done good work , good work . And [I]309-mr. swipes want to congratulate [[his]309-mr. swipes mother]6535-his mother about [him]309-mr. swipes . And [[Darling]332-admiral darling 's daughters]9958-darling 's daughters , [I]309-mr. swipes must see [them]9955-admiral darling 's daughters . Why , [we]9959-we owe the security of [the coast]6872-the coast to [him]309-mr. swipes . ' And so , if [you]6733-the ladies please , [ladies]7458-ladies , be quite ready , and allow [me]309-mr. swipes the honour of conducting [you]6733-the ladies . "[309-mr. swipes] With a low bow , [he]4100-he set off about [his]4100-he business , leaving [the ladies]6733-the ladies in a state of sweet disturbance . [[Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore 's mother]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother wept a little , for ancient troubles and present pleasure . [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville could not repeat before [her]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother all that [the blunt old King]4103-the blunt old king had said : " [Monstrous ill - treated woman]9962-monstrous ill - treated woman , shameful , left without a penny , after all [[her]9962-monstrous ill - treated woman poor husband]9963-her poor husband did for [me]4103-the blunt old king and [the children]810-the children ! Not [my]4103-the blunt old king fault a bit fault of [the Whigs]9965-the whigs always stingy said [he]4100-he made away with [himself]4100-he bad example do n't believe a word of it ; [very cheerful man]9966-very cheerful man . [Blown]564-blown by now , at any rate must see what can be done for [her]9962-monstrous ill - treated woman obliged to go for [governess disgrace to the Crown]9967-governess disgrace to the crown ! "[4103-the blunt old king] [Faith]315-faith , with [her]315-faith quiet self - respect , and the largeness learned from sorrow , was almost capable of not weeping that [she]315-faith had left at [home]788-home [her]315-faith apple - green Poland mantlet and jockey bonnet of lilac satin checked with maroon . But [Dolly]277-dolly had no such weight of by - gone sorrow to balance [her]277-dolly present woe , and the things [she]277-dolly had left at [home]788-home were infinitely brighter than [that dowdy Faith]4106-that dowdy faith 's . " Is there time to drive back ? Is there time to drive [home]788-home ? [The King]6893-the king knows [father]7004-father , and [he]6893-the king will be astonished to see a pair of frumps , and [he]6893-the king wo n't understand one bit about the dust , or the sun that takes the colour out . [He]6893-the king will think [we]9971-us have got all [our]9971-us best things on . Oh , [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore , how could [you]547-lady scudamore do it ? [You]547-lady scudamore told [us]9971-us to put on quite plain things , because of the dust , and the sun , and all that ; and it might come to rain , [you]547-lady scudamore said as if it was likely , when [the King]6893-the king was on [the hill]890-the hill ! And with all [your]547-lady scudamore experience of [the King]6893-the king and [Queen]9023-queen , that [you]547-lady scudamore told [us]9971-us about last evening , [you]547-lady scudamore must have known that [they]9976-they would send for [us]9971-us . [Gregory]349-gregory , how long would it take [you]349-gregory to go [home]788-home , at full gallop , allow [us]9971-us half an hour in [the house]6709-the house , and be back [here]6711-here again , when [all these people]6999-all these people are gone by ? "[4106-that dowdy faith] " Well , [miss]7003-miss , there be [a steepish bit of road]9982-a steepish bit of road , and a many ockard cornders ; [I]277-dolly should say ' a might do it in two hours and a half , with a fresh pair of nags put in while [[you]7003-miss ladies]9983-you ladies be a - cleaning of [yourselves]7003-miss , [miss]7003-miss . Leastways , if [Hadmiral]348-the hadmiral not object . "[277-dolly] " [Hadmiral]348-the hadmiral , as [you]277-dolly call [him]9985-he , would have nothing to do with it "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly was always free - spoken with [the servants]7283-the servants , which made [her]277-dolly very popular with [some of [them]7283-the servants]4108-some of them " [he]9985-he has heavier duty than [he]9985-he can discharge . But two hours and a half is hopeless ; [we]9986-we must even go as [we]9986-we are . "[349-gregory] [Coachman Gregory]349-gregory smiled in [his]349-gregory sleeve . [He]349-gregory knew that [the Admiral]747-the admiral had that day a duty far beyond [his]747-the admiral powers to bring up [his]747-the admiral Sea - Fencibles to see the King upon which [they]7283-the servants had insisted and then to fetch [them]7283-the servants all back again , and send [them]7283-the servants on board of [[their]7283-the servants several craft]4110-their several craft in a state of strict sobriety . And [Gregory]349-gregory meant to bear a hand , and lift it pretty frequently towards [the most loyal part of man]4111-the most loyal part of man , in the large festivities of that night . [He]349-gregory smacked [his]349-gregory lips at the thought of this , and gave a little flick to [his]349-gregory horses . After a long time , long enough for two fair drives to [Springhaven]3-springhaven and back , and when even [the youngest were growing weary of glare , and dust , and clank , and din , and blare , and roar , and screeching music]4112-the youngest were growing weary of glare , and dust , and clank , and din , and blare , and roar , and screeching music , [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville rode up through a cloud of roving chalk , and after a little talk with [the ladies]6733-the ladies , ordered [the coachman]4114-the coachman to follow [him]513-lord dashville . Then stopping [the carriage]3958-the carriage at a proper distance , [he]349-gregory led [the three ladies]4116-the three ladies towards [the King , who was thoroughly tired]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired , and had forgotten all about [them]4116-the three ladies . [[His]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired Majesty]7455-his majesty 's sole desire was to get into [[his]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired carriage]4119-his carriage and go to sleep ; for [he]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired was threescore years and six of age , and [his]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired health not such as it used to be . Ever since twelve o'clock [he]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired had been sitting in a box made of feather - edged boards , which [the newspapers]4120-the newspapers called [a pavilion]4121-a pavilion , having two little curtains both of which stuck fast for [his]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired only defence against sun , noise , and dust . Moreover , [his]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired seat was a board full of knots , with a strip of thin velvet thrown over it ; and [[Her]7455-his majesty Majesty]4076-her majesty sitting towards the other end that [the public]1405-the public might see between [them]4124-them , and weighing more than [he]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired did , every time [she]4076-her majesty jumped up , [he]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired went down , and every time [she]4076-her majesty plumped down , [he]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired went up . But [he]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired never complained , and only slowly got tired . " Thank [God]287-god ! "[4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired] [he]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired said , gently , " it 's all over now . [[My]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired dear]6598-my dear , [you]6598-my dear must be monstrous tired ; and scarcely a bit to eat all day . But [I]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired locked some in the seat - box this morning no trusting [anybody]838-anybody but [oneself]9989-oneself . Let [us]9990-us get into [the coach]9991-the coach and have at [them]9992-them . "[4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired] " Ja , ja , [meinherr]9993-meinherr , "[4125-the queen] said [the Queen]4125-the queen . " If it please [[your]4117-the king , who was thoroughly tired Majesties]9994-your majesties "[4125-the queen] a clear voice entered between the bonnet - hoods of the curtains " here are [the ladies whose attendance [I]4125-the queen was ordered to require]9995-the ladies whose attendance i was ordered to require . "[4125-the queen] " [Ladies]7458-ladies ! what [ladies]7458-ladies ? "[420-king george] asked [King George]420-king george , rubbing [his]420-king george eyes , and yawning . " Oh yes , to be sure ! [I]420-king george must n't get up so early to - morrow . Wo n't take a minute , [[my]420-king george dear]6598-my dear . Let [them]7458-ladies come . Not much time to spare . "[420-king george] But as soon as [he]420-king george saw [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore , [the King]6893-the king 's good - nature overcame the weariness of the moment . [He]6893-the king took [her]547-lady scudamore kindly by the hand , and looked at [her]547-lady scudamore face , which bore the mark of many heavy trials ; and [she]547-lady scudamore , who had often seen [him]6893-the king when [the world]695-the world was bright before [her]547-lady scudamore , could not smother one low sob , as [she]547-lady scudamore thought of all that had been since . " Do n't cry , do n't cry , [[my]6893-the king dear]6598-my dear , "[6893-the king] said [the King]6893-the king , with [his]6893-the king kind heart showing in [his]6893-the king eyes ; " [we]10000-we must bow to the will of [the Lord]848-the lord , who gives sad trials to [every one of [us]10000-we]10002-every one of us . [We]10000-we must think of the good , and not the evil . Bless [me]6893-the king , keep [your]6598-my dear spirits up . [[Your]6893-the king son]7002-your son is doing very well indeed , very well indeed , from all [I]6893-the king hear . [Good chip of the old block , very good chip]10004-good chip of the old block , very good chip . Will cure [[my]6893-the king grandchildren]10005-my grandchildren , as soon as [they]10005-my grandchildren want it ; and [nobody]843-nobody is ever in good health now . "[6893-the king] " No , [[your]6893-the king Majesty]10007-your majesty , if [you]6893-the king please , [[my]6893-the king son]847-my son is in [the Royal Navy]177-the royal navy , fighting for [[his]847-my son Country]1635-his country and [[his]847-my son King]10010-his king . And [he]847-my son has already captured "[6893-the king] " [Three French frigates]10011-three french frigates . To be sure , [I]4129-i know . Better than curing [three hundred people]10012-three hundred people . [Fine young officer very fine young officer]10013-fine young officer very fine young officer . Must come to see [me]4129-i when [he]847-my son gets older . There , [you]6893-the king are laughing ! That 's as it should be . Goodbye , [young ladies]6673-young ladies . Forty miles to go tonight , and [very rough roads]10015-very rough roads very rough indeed . [Monstrous pretty girls]10016-monstrous pretty girls ! Uncommon glad that [George]420-king george was n't here to see [them]10016-monstrous pretty girls . Better stay in [the country]6571-the country too good for [London]16-london . Must be off ; sha'n't have a bit o ' sleep to - night , because of sleeping the whole way there , and then sure to be late in the morning , not a bit of breakfast till eight o'clock , and all the day thrown upside down ! [Darlings]10018-darlings , [Darlings]10018-darlings the right name for [them]10016-monstrous pretty girls ! But [they]10016-monstrous pretty girls must n't come to [London]16-london . No , no , no . Too much wickedness there already . Very glad [George]420-king george was n't [here]6711-here to - day ! "[4129-i] [[His]4129-i Majesty]7455-his majesty was talking , as [he]7455-his majesty always did , with the firm conviction that [his]7455-his majesty words intended for the public ear would reach it , while those addressed , without change of tone , to [himself]7455-his majesty , would be strictly private . But instead of offending [any one]6859-any one , this on the whole gave great satisfaction , and impressed [nine people out of ten]4132-nine people out of ten with a strong and special regard for [him]7455-his majesty , because almost [every one]1014-every one supposed [himself]1014-every one to be admitted at first sight to the inner confidence of [the King]6893-the king . And to what could [he]7455-his majesty attribute this ? [He]7455-his majesty would do [his]7455-his majesty own merits great demerit unless [he]7455-his majesty attributed it to [them]4132-nine people out of ten , and to [the King]6893-the king an unusual share of sagacity in perceiving [them]4132-nine people out of ten . CHAPTER XLIV DOWN AMONG [THE DEAD MEN]565-the dead men That grand review at [Shotbury]188-shotbury down was declared by [all who took part in it , or at all understood the subject]4136-all who took part in it , or at all understood the subject , to have been a most remarkable and quite unparalleled success . Not only did it show what noble stuff there is in [Englishmen]1559-englishmen , and how naturally [they]1559-englishmen take to arms , but also it inspired with martial feeling and happy faith [the wives and mothers of all [the gallant warriors there]4139-the gallant warriors there]4138-the wives and mothers of all the gallant warriors there . It would make the blood - stained despot cower upon [his]7455-his majesty throne of murder , and teach [him]7455-his majesty the madness of invading [any land so fortified]4140-any land so fortified . However , [Napoleon]385-napoleon failed to see the matter in that wholesome light , and smiled a grim and unkind smile as [he]385-napoleon read [Caryl Carne]356-carne 's report of those " left - handed and uncouth manoeuvres . "[385-napoleon] " [One of [[your]356-carne Majesty]10007-your majesty 's feeblest regiments]10021-one of your majesty 's feeblest regiments would send the whole of [those louts]10023-those louts to the devil ; and [I]385-napoleon am bound to impress once more , with all deference to [your]356-carne infallible judgment , the vast importance of carrying out [your]356-carne grand designs at the first moment . All is prepared on [my]385-napoleon part . One day 's notice is all [I]385-napoleon need . "[385-napoleon] So wrote [Carne]356-carne ; and perhaps the truth , as usual , lay about half - way between the two opinions . Even [Carne]356-carne was not admitted to a perfect knowledge of [[his]356-carne master]1021-his master 's schemes . But to keep things moving and [men]702-men alert , [the Emperor]9832-the emperor came to [the coast]6872-the coast at once , busy as [he]9832-the emperor was in [Paris]161-paris , and occupied for several weeks , with short intervals of absence , [the house]6709-the house prepared for [him]9832-the emperor near [Boulogne]22-boulogne , whence [he]9832-the emperor watched and quickened the ripening of [his]9832-the emperor mighty plans against [us]4146-us . Now [Carne]356-carne [himself]356-carne , while working with new vigour and fresh enterprise , had a narrow escape from invasion . [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , stirred up now and again by [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , had thoroughly searched all covered places , likely to harbour gunpowder , within at least six miles of [[his]391-captain stubbard fort]4147-his fort , that is to say , all likely places , save and except the right one . By doing this [he]391-captain stubbard had done for [himself]391-captain stubbard as regards sweet hospitality among [all the leading farmers]4148-all the leading farmers , [maltsters]4149-maltsters , [tanners]4150-tanners , and [millers]4151-millers for miles around . [Even those whose premises were not entered , as if [they]4152-even those whose premises were not entered , as if they had been frenchmen had been [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen]4152-even those whose premises were not entered , as if they had been frenchmen , had [a brother - in - law]4154-a brother - in - law , or at least [a cousin , whose wooden bars had been knocked up]4155-a cousin , whose wooden bars had been knocked up . And the most atrocious thing of all , if there could be anything worse than worst , was that [the Captain]1173-the captain dined one day , at [a market - ordinary]4157-a market - ordinary , with [Farmer]4158-farmer , or [you]4159-you might say [Squire Hanger]566-squire hanger for the best part of [[his]566-squire hanger land]2994-his land followed to [him]566-squire hanger from [[his]566-squire hanger father]6889-his father and had rum and water with [him]566-squire hanger , and spoke [his]566-squire hanger health , and tucked [Mrs. Hanger]567-mrs. hanger up into the shay , and rode alongside to guarantee [them]4162-them ; and then the next day , on the very same horse , up [he]566-squire hanger comes at [Hanger - dene]195-hanger - dene , and overhauls every tub on [the premises]3943-the premises , with a parchment as big as a malt - shovel ! [Such a man]9073-such a man was not fit to lay a knife and fork by . Some sense of the harm [he]9073-such a man had done to [himself]9073-such a man , without a bit of good to [any one]6859-any one , dwelt heavily in [the Captain]1173-the captain 's mind , as [he]9073-such a man rode up slowly upon the most amiable of the battery - horses for all [sailors]6531-sailors can ride , from long practice on the waves and struck a stern stroke , with a stick like a linstock , upon the old shutter that served for a door and the front entrance to [Carne Castle]271-carne . There used to be a fine old piece of workmanship in solid and bold oak here , a door divided in the middle else [no man]844-no man might swing it back and even so pierced with a wicket , for [small people]4169-small people to get through . That mighty door was not worn out , for [it]4170-it was not three hundred years old yet , and therefore scarcely in middle life ; but [the mortgagees who had sacked the place of all that was worth a sack to hold it]4171-the mortgagees who had sacked the place of all that was worth a sack to hold it , [these]4171-the mortgagees who had sacked the place of all that was worth a sack to hold it had a very fine offer for that door , from [a rich man]4172-a rich man come out of a dust - bin . And this was one of the many little things that made [Caryl Carne]356-carne unpleasant . " [I]356-carne do not require production of [your]356-carne warrant . [The whole place]2733-the whole place is open to [your]356-carne inspection , "[356-carne] said [Carne]356-carne , who had long been prepared for this visit ; " open to all the winds and rains , and the lower part sometimes filled with water . [The upper rooms]10025-the upper rooms , or rather [the few that remain of [them]10025-the upper rooms]10026-the few that remain of them , are scarcely safe for [a person of any weight to walk in]10027-a person of any weight to walk in , but [you]356-carne are most welcome to try [them]10025-the upper rooms , if [you]356-carne like ; and [this gentleman]7490-this gentleman , [I]356-carne think , might not fall through . [Here]6711-here are [[my]356-carne quarters]10030-my quarters ; not quite so snug as [[my]356-carne little room at [the widow]1720-the widow 's]10031-my little room at the widow 's ; but [I]356-carne can offer [you]356-carne some bread and cheese , and a glass of country cider . [The vaults]10033-the vaults or [cellars]2680-cellars have held good wine in [their]10033-the vaults time , but only empty casks and broken bottles now . "[356-carne] [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard had known for many years the silent woes of poverty , and now [he]391-captain stubbard observed with some good - will [the young man]861-the young man 's sad but haughty smile . Then [he]391-captain stubbard ordered [[his]391-captain stubbard young subaltern]4174-his young subaltern , [[his]391-captain stubbard battery - mate]4175-his battery - mate , as [he]391-captain stubbard called [him]4174-his young subaltern , to ascend the broad crumbling staircase , and glance into [the dismantled chambers]4176-the dismantled chambers , while [himself]391-captain stubbard with [the third of the party]4177-the third of the party [a trusty old gunner]4178-a trusty old gunner should inspect [the cellarage]4179-the cellarage . " [We]10035-we will not keep [you]356-carne long , [sir]6639-sir , "[391-captain stubbard] [he]391-captain stubbard said to [Carne]356-carne ; " and if [you]356-carne are kind enough to show [us]10035-we the way , which is easily lost in a place of this kind , [we]10035-we shall be all the quicker . [Wilkins]568-wilkins , when [you]356-carne have done up [there]892-there , wait here for [us]10035-we . Shall [we]10035-we want a light , [sir]6639-sir ? "[391-captain stubbard] " In the winter , [you]356-carne could hardly do without one , but at this time of year , [I]391-captain stubbard think [you]356-carne may . At any rate [I]391-captain stubbard will bring a lantern , and [we]10035-we can light it if wanted . But the truth is that [I]391-captain stubbard know next to nothing of [those sepulchral places]10039-those sepulchral places . They would not be very tempting , even without a ghost , which [they]10039-those sepulchral places are said to have . "[391-captain stubbard] " [A ghost]10040-a ghost ! "[1173-the captain] cried [the Captain]1173-the captain ; " [I]391-captain stubbard do n't like that . Not that [I]391-captain stubbard have much faith in them ; although [one]6539-one never can be sure . But at this time of day What is it like ? "[391-captain stubbard] " [I]391-captain stubbard have never seen [her]10040-a ghost , and am quite content without it . It is said to be [an ancestress of mine]10042-an ancestress of mine , [a Lady Cordelia Carne , who was murdered , when [[her]10040-a ghost husband]911-her husband was away , and buried down there , after being thrown into [the moat]1804-the moat]10043-a lady cordelia carne , who was murdered , when her husband was away , and buried down there , after being thrown into the moat . [The old people]3067-the old people say that whenever [her]10040-a ghost ghost is walking , the water of [the moat]1804-the moat bursts in and covers the floor of [the vaults]10033-the vaults , that [she]10040-a ghost may flit along [it]1804-the moat , as [she]10040-a ghost used to do . But of course [one]6539-one must not listen to that sort of fable . "[391-captain stubbard] " Perhaps [you]391-captain stubbard will go in front , [sir]6639-sir , because [you]391-captain stubbard know the way . It is [my]391-captain stubbard duty to inspect [these places]10051-these places ; and [I]391-captain stubbard am devilish sorry for it ; but [my]391-captain stubbard duty must be done . "[391-captain stubbard] " [You]391-captain stubbard shall see every hole and corner , including the stone that was put up to commemorate [her]10040-a ghost murder and keep [her]10040-a ghost quiet . But [I]356-carne should explain that [these vaults]10052-these vaults extend for the entire length of [the building]10053-the building , except just in the middle , where [we]10054-we now stand . For a few yards the centre of [the building]10053-the building seems to have never been excavated , as to which [you]391-captain stubbard will convince [yourself]391-captain stubbard . [You]391-captain stubbard may call the cellars east and west , or right and left , or north and south , or uphill and downhill , or anything else , for really [they]10052-these vaults are so much alike , and partitioned into cells so much alike , that [I]356-carne scarcely know which is which [myself]356-carne , coming suddenly from the daylight . But [you]391-captain stubbard understand those things much better . [A sailor]6877-a sailor always knows [his]6877-a sailor bearings . This leads to the entrance of one set . "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne led [the Captain]1173-the captain and [old Gunner Bob]371-bob as [he]1173-the captain was called in [the battery]1699-the battery along [a dark and narrow passage]4183-a dark and narrow passage , whose mouth was browed with ivy . Half - way through , [they]4184-they found an archway on the right - hand side , opening at right angles into [long and badly lighted vaults]4185-long and badly lighted vaults . In this arch there was no door ; but a black step - ladder made of oak , no doubt , very steep and rather rickety , was planted to tempt any venturesome foot . " Are [you]1173-the captain sure this ladder is safe ? "[1173-the captain] [the Captain]1173-the captain was by no means in love with the look of it . " [My]1173-the captain weight has increased remarkably in the fine air of [Springhaven]3-springhaven . If the bottom is rotten , the top wo n't help [us]4184-they . "[1173-the captain] " Let [me]391-captain stubbard go first . It is [my]391-captain stubbard duty , as [the owner]887-the owner ; and [I]391-captain stubbard have [no family]10058-no family dependent on [me]391-captain stubbard . [My]391-captain stubbard neck is of no value , compared to [yours]1173-the captain , [Captain]7734-captain . "[391-captain stubbard] " How [I]391-captain stubbard have mistaken [this young man]7709-this young man ! "[391-captain stubbard] thought [the brave yet prudent Stubbard]391-captain stubbard . " [I]391-captain stubbard called [him]7709-this young man [a Frenchified fool]10061-a frenchified fool , whereas [he]7709-this young man is [a downright Englishman]10062-a downright englishman ! [I]391-captain stubbard shall ask [him]7709-this young man to dinner next week , if [Jemima]419-jem prater can get a new leg for the dripping - pan . "[391-captain stubbard] Following warily , with [Gunner Bob]371-bob behind [him]371-bob , and not disdaining the strong arm of [the owner]887-the owner , [the Captain of [Foxhill]193-foxhill]4188-the captain of foxhill was landed in [the vault]4189-the vault , and being there , made a strict examination . [He]4188-the captain of foxhill even poked [his]4188-the captain of foxhill short sword into the bung - holes of three or four empty barrels , that [Bob]371-bob might be satisfied also in [his]371-bob conscience . " Matter of form , "[4188-the captain of foxhill] [he]4188-the captain of foxhill said , " matter of form , [sir]6639-sir , when [we]10064-we know who [people are]10065-people are ; but [you]6639-sir might have to do it [yourself]6639-sir , [sir]6639-sir , if [you]6639-sir were in the service of [[your]6639-sir King]10067-your king . [You]6639-sir ought to be that , [Mr. Carne]356-carne ; and it is not too late , in such days as these are , to begin . Take [my]4188-the captain of foxhill advice such [a fine young man]10068-a fine young man ! "[4188-the captain of foxhill] " Alas , [[my]1173-the captain dear sir]10069-my dear sir , [I]1173-the captain can not afford it . What [officer]10070-officer can live upon [his]10070-officer pay for a generation ? "[1173-the captain] " Gospel truth ! "[1173-the captain] cried [the Captain]1173-the captain , warmly ; " Gospel truth ! and more than that [he]10070-officer must be [the last of [[his]10070-officer generation]10072-his generation]10071-the last of his generation , or else send [[his]10070-officer young ' uns]10073-his young ' uns to [the workhouse]3866-the workhouse . What things [I]1173-the captain could tell [you]356-carne , [Mr. Carne]356-carne ! But here [we]10075-we are at the end of [the vaults]10033-the vaults ; all empty , as [I]1173-the captain can certify ; and [I]1173-the captain hope , [[my]1173-the captain dear sir]10069-my dear sir , that [you]356-carne may live to see them filled with good wine , as they used to be . "[1173-the captain] " Thank [you]356-carne , but there is no hope of that . Shall [we]10075-we take the vaults of the other end next , or examine [the chapel]10078-the chapel , and [the outer buildings outer ruins]10079-the outer buildings outer ruins , [I]1173-the captain should say ? "[1173-the captain] " Oh , a little open air first , for goodness sake ! "[1173-the captain] said [the Captain]1173-the captain , going heavily up [the old steps]4192-the old steps ; " [I]1173-the captain am pretty nearly choked with all this mildew . A little fresh air , before [we]10075-we undertake [the other lot]10080-the other lot . "[1173-the captain] As soon as the echo of [their]4193-they steps was dead , [Charron]403-charron , [old Jerry]366-jerry , and [another man]9922-another man jumped down from a loop - hole into [the vault [they]4193-they had left]4195-the vault they had left , piled up a hoarding at the entrance , and with a crowbar swung back a heavy oak hatch in the footings of the outer wall . A volume of water poured in from [the moat]1804-the moat , or rather from [the stream]770-the stream which had once supplied [it]1804-the moat . Seeing this , [they]4193-they disappeared with a soft and pleasant chuckle . [The owner]887-the owner kept [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard such a time among [the ruins]2647-the ruins , telling [him]391-captain stubbard some fine old legends , and otherwise leading [him]391-captain stubbard in and out , that when a bit of food and a glass of old Cognac was proposed by way of interlude , [the Captain]1173-the captain heartily embraced the offer . Then [Carne]356-carne conducted [[his]356-carne three visitors]4201-his three visitors , for [Wilkins]568-wilkins had now rejoined [them]4201-his three visitors , into [a low room poorly furnished]4202-a low room poorly furnished , and regaled [them]4201-his three visitors beyond [his]356-carne promise . " Rare stuff ! "[391-captain stubbard] exclaimed [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , with a wink at [Carne]356-carne . " Ah , [I]391-captain stubbard see that free - trade still exists . No concern of [mine]391-captain stubbard , except to enjoy its benefits . Here 's to [your]356-carne very good health , [sir]6639-sir , and [I]391-captain stubbard am proud to have made [your]356-carne acquaintance . "[391-captain stubbard] " Have another drop ; it can hurt [no one]6581-no one , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne declared , and [the Captain]1173-the captain acquiesced . " Well , [I]4204-the official visitor suppose [we]10083-we must finish [our]10083-we job , "[4204-the official visitor] [the official visitor]4204-the official visitor at length pronounced ; " a matter of form , [sir]6639-sir , and no offence ; but [we]10083-we are bound to carry out [our]10083-we duty . There is nothing left , except [the other lot of vaults]10085-the other lot of vaults ; but the light begins to fail [us]10083-we , for underground work . [I]4204-the official visitor hope they are not so dark as those [we]10083-we have been through . "[4204-the official visitor] " Just about the same . [You]356-carne would hardly know one set from the other , as [I]391-captain stubbard told [you]356-carne , except for the stone that records the murder . Perhaps [we]10083-we had better light the lantern now ? "[391-captain stubbard] " By all means . [I]4204-the official visitor do n't half like that story of [the lady that walks on [the water]720-the water]10086-the lady that walks on the water . It does seem so gashly and unchristian altogether . Not that [I]4204-the official visitor have any fear of ghosts not likely , for [I]4204-the official visitor have never even seen one . "[4204-the official visitor] " [I]371-bob have , "[371-bob] said [Gunner Bob]371-bob , in a deep voice , which made [them]4205-them all glance through the ivy . " [I]371-bob have , and [a fearful one it]10088-a fearful one it were . "[371-bob] " Do n't be [a fool]6566-a fool , [Bob]371-bob , "[1173-the captain] [the Captain]1173-the captain whispered ; " [we]10083-we do n't want to hear about that now . Allow [me]1173-the captain to carry the lantern , [Mr. Carne]356-carne ; it throws such shadows from the way [you]356-carne hold it . Why , surely , this is where [we]10083-we were before ! "[1173-the captain] " [You]356-carne might easily fancy so , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne answered , smiling , " especially with a mind at all excited "[356-carne] " [My]1173-the captain mind is not excited , [sir]6639-sir ; not at all excited ; but as calm as it ever was in all its life . "[1173-the captain] " Then two things will show [you]356-carne that these are [the other vaults]10091-the other vaults . The arch is on [your]356-carne left hand , instead of on [your]356-carne right "[356-carne] [he]356-carne had brought them in now from the other end of [the passage]6735-the passage " and this entrance , as [you]356-carne see , has a door in [it]4208-it , which the other had not . Perhaps the door is to keep the ghost in "[356-carne] [his]356-carne laugh sounded hollow , and like a mocking challenge along the dark roof " for this is the part [she]10092-she is supposed to walk in . But so much for the door ! [The money - lenders]10093-the money - lenders have not left [us]10094-we a door that will stand a good kick . [You]356-carne may find [our]10094-we old doors in [Wardour Street]196-wardour street . "[356-carne] As [he]356-carne spoke , [he]356-carne set foot against the makeshift door , and away [it]4208-it went , as [he]356-carne had predicted . Crashing on the steps as it fell , it turned over , and a great splash arose at the bottom . " Why , bless [my]391-captain stubbard heart , there is a flood of water there ! "[391-captain stubbard] cried [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , peeping timidly down the steps , on which if the light had been clear , and that of [his]391-captain stubbard mind in the same condition [he]391-captain stubbard might have seen the marks of [his]391-captain stubbard own boots . " A flood of water , perhaps six feet deep ! [I]391-captain stubbard could scarcely have believed , but for that and the door , that these were not [the very vaults that [we]10094-we have examined]10095-the very vaults that we have examined . But what business has the water there ? "[391-captain stubbard] " No business at all , any more than [we]10094-we have , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne answered , with some rudeness , for it did not suit [him]356-carne to encourage too warmly the friendship of [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard ; " but [I]391-captain stubbard told [you]356-carne that [the place]694-the place becomes covered with water whenever the ghost intends to walk . Probably there is not more than a foot of water "[391-captain stubbard] there was in fact about three inches " and as [you]356-carne are bound to carry out [your]356-carne duty "[391-captain stubbard] " [[My]391-captain stubbard dear sir]10069-my dear sir , [I]391-captain stubbard am satisfied , perfectly satisfied . Who could keep gunpowder under water , or even in [a flooded cellar]10098-a flooded cellar ? [I]391-captain stubbard shall have the greatest pleasure in reporting that [I]391-captain stubbard searched [Carne]356-carne Castle not of course suspiciously , but narrowly , as [we]10094-we are bound to do , in execution of [our]10094-we warrant "[391-captain stubbard] " If [you]356-carne would not mind looking in this direction , "[356-carne] whispered [Carne]356-carne , who could never be contented , " [I]356-carne think [I]356-carne could show [you]356-carne , just beyond the murder - stone yes , and it seems to be coming towards [us]10094-we , as white as a winding - sheet ; do come and look . "[356-carne] " No , [sir]6639-sir , no ; it is not [my]1173-the captain duty "[1173-the captain] [the Captain]1173-the captain turned away , with [his]1173-the captain hair upon the rise . " [I]1173-the captain was sent here to look for saltpetre , not spectres . [No officer in [[His]356-carne Majesty]7455-his majesty 's service]10100-no officer in his majesty 's service can be expected [Bob]371-bob , and [Wilkins]568-wilkins , are [you]356-carne there ? "[1173-the captain] " Yes , [sir]6639-sir , yes [we]10094-we have had quite enough of this ; and unless [you]6639-sir give the orders "[391-captain stubbard] " Here [she]10103-she comes , [I]356-carne do declare ! "[356-carne] whispered [Carne]356-carne , with extraordinary calmness . " [Bob]371-bob , and [Wilkins]568-wilkins , give [me]356-carne one arm each . Make for daylight in close order . [You]6639-sir may be glad to see [[your]6639-sir grandmother]7686-your grandmother , [young man]8149-young man ; but [I]356-carne decline to have anything to say to [her]10103-she . [Bob]371-bob , and [Wilkins]568-wilkins , bear a hand ; [I]356-carne feel a little shaky in [my]356-carne lower timbers . Run for [your]6639-sir lives , but do n't leave [me]356-carne behind . Run , [lads]7933-lads , like [the very devil]7388-the very devil ! "[356-carne] For a groan of sepulchral depth , and big enough to lift a granite tombstone , issued from [the vault]4189-the vault , and wailed along the sombre archway . [All the Artillerymen]4211-all the artillerymen fled , as if the muzzle of [their]4211-all the artillerymen biggest gun was slewed upon [them]4211-all the artillerymen , and very soon the sound of horses ' heels , urged at a perilous pace down [the hill]890-the hill , rang back as the echo of that grand groan . " [I]403-charron think [I]403-charron did that pretty well , [[my]403-charron Captain]7739-my captain , "[403-charron] cried [Charron]403-charron , ascending from [the vault]4189-the vault with dripping boots ; " [I]403-charron deserve a glass of Cognac , if [they]4211-all the artillerymen have left [me]403-charron any . Happy is [Stoobar]551-stoobar that [he]551-stoobar was contented , without breaking [his]551-stoobar neck at [the inspector]10109-the inspector 's step . "[403-charron] " [He]551-stoobar has satisfied [his]551-stoobar conscience , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne answered , grimly ; " yet it can not be blameless , to make [him]551-stoobar run so fast . [I]356-carne am glad [we]10110-we have been saved from killing [them]4211-all the artillerymen . It would have been hard to know what to do next . But [he]551-stoobar will never trouble [us]10110-we here again . "[356-carne] CHAPTER XLV [FATHER]7004-father , AND [CHILD]569-child " Tell [Miss Faith]315-faith , when [she]315-faith comes in , that [I]332-admiral darling shall be glad to see [her]315-faith , "[332-admiral darling] said [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling to [[his]332-admiral darling trusty butler]4215-his trusty butler , one hot afternoon in August . [He]332-admiral darling had just come [home]788-home from a long rough ride , to spend at least one day in [[his]332-admiral darling own house]4217-his own house , and after overhauling [his]332-admiral darling correspondence , went into [the dining - room]4218-the dining - room , as the coolest in [the house]6709-the house , to refresh [himself]332-admiral darling a little with a glass of light wine before going up to dress for dinner . There [he]332-admiral darling sat in an arm - chair , and looked at [his]332-admiral darling hands , which were browned by the sun , and trembling from a long period of heavy work and light sleep . [He]332-admiral darling was getting too old to endure it with impunity , yet angry with [himself]332-admiral darling for showing it . But [he]332-admiral darling was not thinking of [himself]332-admiral darling alone . " [I]332-admiral darling hope [she]10111-she will be sensible "[332-admiral darling] [he]332-admiral darling was talking to [himself]332-admiral darling , as [elderly people]4220-elderly people are apt to do , especially after being left to [themselves]4220-elderly people ; " [I]332-admiral darling hope [she]10111-she will see the folly of it of living all [her]10111-she life as [the bride of [a ghost]10040-a ghost]10112-the bride of a ghost ; and [herself]10111-she such [a beautiful , cheerful darling]10114-a beautiful , cheerful darling ! [Loving , warm - hearted , sweet - tempered , adoring children]10115-loving , warm - hearted , sweet - tempered , adoring children , and adored by [them]4220-elderly people ; obedient , gentle [I]332-admiral darling ca n't think of anything good that [she]10111-she has n't got , except common - sense . And even for that , [I]332-admiral darling like [her]10111-she all the more ; because it is so different from [all the other girls]10116-all the other girls . [They]4220-elderly people have got too much [one lover]10117-one lover out of sight , even for a month or two , gone fighting for [[his]332-admiral darling Country]1635-his country , what do [they]4220-elderly people do but take up with another , as [I]332-admiral darling very greatly fear [[our]10119-our Dolly]10120-our dolly would ? But [Faith]315-faith Why , [[my]332-admiral darling darling]6947-my darling , how well [you]315-faith look ! "[332-admiral darling] " How [I]4221-the lovely young woman wish that [I]4221-the lovely young woman could say the same of [you]4222-you , [dear father]3257-dear father ! "[4221-the lovely young woman] said [the lovely young woman]4221-the lovely young woman , while kissing [him]4222-you , and smoothing with [her]4221-the lovely young woman soft hand [his]4222-you wrinkled forehead ; " [you]4222-you never used to have these little tucks and gathers here . [I]4221-the lovely young woman would rather almost that [the French]7366-the french should come and devour [us]10119-our all , than see [[my]4221-the lovely young woman father]860-my father , whenever [we]10119-our do see [him]860-my father , once in a month , say , gauffred like this as [[their]7366-the french laundresses]10125-their laundresses do it and getting reduced to the Classical shape , so that [I]4221-the lovely young woman can put one arm round [him]860-my father . "[4221-the lovely young woman] " [[My]747-the admiral darling]6947-my darling , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , though proud at heart of the considerable reduction of [his]747-the admiral stomach , " [you]315-faith should not say such things to [me]747-the admiral , to remind [me]747-the admiral how very old [I]747-the admiral am ! "[747-the admiral] [Fathers]4224-fathers are crafty , and [daughters]4225-daughters childish , as behoves [the both of [them]4226-the both of them]4226-the both of them . [The Admiral]747-the admiral knew , as well as if [he]747-the admiral had ordered it , what [Faith]315-faith would do . And [she]315-faith must have perceived [his]747-the admiral depth , if only [she]315-faith had taken a moment to think of it . Because when [she]315-faith plumped , like [a child]775-a child , into [his]747-the admiral arms , how came [his]747-the admiral arms to be so wide open ? and when two great tears rolled down [her]315-faith cheeks , how sprang [his]747-the admiral handkerchief so impromptu out from beneath [his]747-the admiral braided lappet ? " Tell [me]315-faith what harm [I]315-faith have done , "[315-faith] [she]315-faith asked , with a bright smile dawning through the dew of [her]315-faith dark eyes ; " what have [I]315-faith done to vex [you]747-the admiral , [father]7004-father , that [you]747-the admiral say things fit to make [me]315-faith cry ? And yet [I]315-faith ought to laugh , because [I]315-faith know so well that [you]747-the admiral are only fishing for compliments . [You]747-the admiral are getting so active that [I]315-faith shall be frightened to go for a walk or a ride with [you]747-the admiral . Only [I]315-faith do love to see [you]747-the admiral look fat , and [your]747-the admiral darling forehead smooth and white . "[315-faith] " [[My]747-the admiral dear child]7523-my dear child , [I]747-the admiral must get up [my]747-the admiral substance . This very day [I]747-the admiral begin in earnest . Because [I]747-the admiral am to be [a great man]1532-a great man , [Faith]315-faith . How would [you]747-the admiral like to have to call [me]747-the admiral ' [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling ' ? "[747-the admiral] " Not at all , [darling]7330-darling ; except when [you]747-the admiral deserve it , by being cross to [me]315-faith ; and that never , never happens . [I]315-faith wish there was more chance of it . "[315-faith] " Well , [dear]6572-dear , if [you]747-the admiral wo n't , [the other people]10132-the other people must ; for [[His]10133-he Majesty]7455-his majesty has been graciously pleased to turn [me]315-faith into [a Baronet]6915-a baronet . [He]10133-he says that [I]315-faith have earned it ; and perhaps [I]315-faith have ; at any rate , [he]10133-he put it so nicely that without being churlish [I]315-faith could not refuse . And it will be a good thing for [Frank]307-frank , [I]315-faith hope , by bringing [him]307-frank back from [his]307-frank democratic stuff . To [myself]315-faith it is useless ; but [[my]315-faith children]9319-my children ought to like it . "[315-faith] " And so [they]9319-my children will , [father]7004-father , for [your]7004-father own dear sake . Let [me]747-the admiral be the first to salute [you]7004-father , [father]7004-father . Oh , [Dolly]277-dolly will be in such a rage because [you]7004-father told [me]747-the admiral , without telling [her]277-dolly ! "[747-the admiral] " [I]747-the admiral never thought of that , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , simply ; " [I]747-the admiral am afraid that [I]747-the admiral shall get in for it . However , [I]747-the admiral have a right to please [myself]747-the admiral , and [you]7004-father need not tell [her]277-dolly until [I]747-the admiral do . But that is not all [my]747-the admiral news , and not by any means the best of it . [The King]6893-the king was reminded , the other day , of all that [he]6893-the king and [[his]6893-the king family]7634-his family owe to [the late Sir Edmond Scudamore]321-sir edmond scudamore , and better late than never , [he]6893-the king has ordered [[your]7004-father governess]10141-your governess , as [he]6893-the king called [her]10141-your governess , to be put on the list for a pension of 300 pounds a year . Nothing that once gets into [his]6893-the king head can ever be got out of it , and [he]6893-the king was shocked at seeing [[his]6893-the king old physician]10142-his old physician 's widow ' gone out as [a governess]6863-a governess gone out as [a governess]6863-a governess great disgrace to [the royal family]10145-the royal family ! ' [I]747-the admiral am very glad that it happened so . "[747-the admiral] " And so am [I.]747-the admiral [She]10141-your governess ought to have had it long and long ago , especially after the sad misfortune of [[her]10141-your governess husband]911-her husband . [You]747-the admiral will let [me]747-the admiral tell [her]10141-your governess ? It will be such a pleasure . "[747-the admiral] " Certainly , [[my]747-the admiral dear]6598-my dear ; [you]6598-my dear are [the very one to do it]10148-the very one to do it . Tell [her]10141-your governess that [[her]10141-your governess eldest pupil]10149-her eldest pupil is come with a little piece of news for [her]10141-your governess ; it will make [her]10141-your governess smile [she]10141-your governess has a very pretty smile , which reminds [me]747-the admiral of [the gallant Blyth]429-scudamore . And now , [[my]747-the admiral child]10150-my child , the third piece of news concerns [yourself]6598-my dear [your]6598-my dear good , and dutiful , and exceedingly sensible self . Ahem ! "[747-the admiral] cried [the Admiral]747-the admiral , as [he]747-the admiral always did , when [he]747-the admiral feared that [he]747-the admiral might have overstepped the truth . " [I]747-the admiral know what it is ; [you]747-the admiral need not tell [me]747-the admiral , "[747-the admiral] [Faith]315-faith answered , confirming [her]315-faith fear at once . " It is no use , [father]7004-father ; it is no good at all unless [you]747-the admiral intend to forget [your]747-the admiral own promise . "[315-faith] " That [I]747-the admiral shall never do , "[747-the admiral] [he]747-the admiral replied , while looking at [her]315-faith sadly ; " no , [[my]747-the admiral dear child]7523-my dear child , [I]747-the admiral shall never attempt to drive instead of lead [you]315-faith . But [you]315-faith have not heard [me]747-the admiral out as yet . [You]315-faith do n't even know who it is [I]747-the admiral mean . "[747-the admiral] " Oh yes , [I]315-faith do ; [I]315-faith know well enough , [father]7004-father . [I]315-faith am not like [Dolly]277-dolly , universally admired . Because [I]315-faith do not want to be . [You]315-faith mean [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville can [you]315-faith tell [me]315-faith that [you]315-faith do n't ? "[315-faith] " No , [[my]747-the admiral dear]6598-my dear "[747-the admiral] [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling was a little surprised that [Faith]315-faith should be so quick , for like [most people of gentle nature]4231-most people of gentle nature [she]315-faith was taken to be slow , because [she]315-faith never snapped " [I]747-the admiral can not deny that it is [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville , because that is [the man]921-the man , and no other . But how [you]315-faith could tell surpasses [me]747-the admiral , and it shows that [he]513-lord dashville must be very often in [your]315-faith mind : "[747-the admiral] [the Admiral]747-the admiral thought [he]747-the admiral had caught [her]315-faith there . " Now can [you]315-faith say anything against [him]513-lord dashville ? Is [he]513-lord dashville not honest , manly , single - minded , faithful as [yourself]315-faith , [I]747-the admiral do believe , good - looking , well - bred , [a Tory]10156-a tory , and [a gentleman]863-a gentleman , certain to make [any woman happy whom [he]513-lord dashville loves]10158-any woman happy whom he loves ? Can [you]315-faith say a syllable against all that ? "[747-the admiral] " No , "[315-faith] replied [Faith]315-faith a very long , slow " no , "[315-faith] as if [she]315-faith only wished [she]315-faith could say something hard about [him]4233-him . " Very well , "[754-her father] [[her]315-faith father]754-her father went on , with triumph , " and can [you]315-faith deny that [he]4233-him is just [the person [you]315-faith might have taken a great liking to fallen in love with]10159-the person you might have taken a great liking to fallen in love with , as [they]10160-they call it if only [he]4233-him had come before [your]315-faith mind was full of [somebody else]3185-somebody else [a very fine young fellow]9348-a very fine young fellow , no doubt ; but [[my]754-her father darling]6947-my darling , [I]754-her father wo n't say a word against [him]4233-him , only [you]315-faith know what [I]754-her father mean too well . And are [you]315-faith forever to be like [a nun]10164-a nun because it has pleased [the Lord]848-the lord to take [him]4233-him from [you]315-faith ? "[754-her father] " [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville has not advanced [himself]513-lord dashville in [my]315-faith good opinion , if [he]513-lord dashville cares for that , "[315-faith] said [Faith]315-faith , starting sideways , as [a woman]966-a woman always does , from the direct issue , " by going to [you]332-admiral darling , when [I]315-faith declined to have anything more to say to [him]513-lord dashville . "[315-faith] " [[My]332-admiral darling dear]6598-my dear , [you]315-faith are unjust , "[332-admiral darling] replied [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling ; " not purposely , [I]332-admiral darling know , for [you]315-faith are the most upright darling that can be , in general . But [you]315-faith accuse [young Dashville]513-lord dashville of what [he]513-lord dashville never did . [It]10167-it was [[his]513-lord dashville good mother]10168-his good mother , [the Countess of [Blankton]197-blankton]10169-the countess of blankton , [a most kind - hearted and lady - like person , without any nonsense about [her]10168-his good mother , who gave [me]332-admiral darling the best cup of tea [I]332-admiral darling ever tasted]10170-a most kind - hearted and lady - like person , without any nonsense about her , who gave me the best cup of tea i ever tasted , and spoke with the very best feeling possible . [She]10168-his good mother put it so sweetly that [I]332-admiral darling only wish [you]315-faith could have been there to hear [her]10168-his good mother . "[332-admiral darling] " [Father]7004-father , what is the good of it all ? [You]7004-father hate [turncoats]10172-turncoats even worse than [traitors]10173-traitors . Would [you]7004-father like [[your]7004-father daughter]6627-your daughter to be [one]6539-one ? And when [she]6627-your daughter would seem to have turned [her]6627-your daughter coat for [the ladies]6733-the ladies wear coats now , the horrid ugly things ! for the sake of position , and title , and all that . If [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville had been [a poor man]8412-a poor man , with [his]513-lord dashville own way to make in [the world]695-the world , [a plain Mister]10179-a plain mister , there might have been more to be said for it . But to think that [I]754-her father should throw over [[my]754-her father poor darling]10180-my poor darling because [he]513-lord dashville will come [home]788-home without a penny , and perhaps tattoed , but at any rate turned black , for the sake of a coronet , and a heap of gold oh , [father]7004-father , [I]754-her father shall break down , if [you]7004-father go on so ! "[754-her father] " [[My]315-faith dear girl]10183-my dear girl , [I]315-faith will not say a word to vex [you]10183-my dear girl . But [you]10183-my dear girl are famous for common - sense , as well as every other good quality , and [I]315-faith would ask [you]10183-my dear girl to employ just a little of it . Can [you]10183-my dear girl bear [me]315-faith to speak of [your]10183-my dear girl trouble , [darling]7330-darling ? "[315-faith] " Oh yes , [I]332-admiral darling am so well accustomed to it now ; and [I]332-admiral darling know that it is nothing compared to what [thousands of people]9668-thousands of people have to bear . Sometimes [I]332-admiral darling am quite ashamed of giving way to it . "[332-admiral darling] " [You]10183-my dear girl do not give way to it , [Faith]315-faith . [No person]10186-no person can possibly say that of [you]10183-my dear girl . [You]10183-my dear girl are [[my]754-her father brave , unselfish , cheerful , [sweet - natured , upright , and loving child]10188-sweet - natured , upright , and loving child]10187-my brave , unselfish , cheerful , sweet - natured , upright , and loving child . [Nobody]843-nobody knows , but [you]10183-my dear girl and [I]754-her father and perhaps [I]754-her father know it even more than [you]10183-my dear girl do the greatness of the self - command [you]10183-my dear girl use , to be pleasant and gay and agreeable , simply for the sake of [those around [you]10183-my dear girl]10190-those around you . "[754-her father] " Then , [father]7004-father , "[315-faith] cried [Faith]315-faith , who was surprised at this , for [the Admiral]747-the admiral had never said a word about such matters , " [you]7004-father think , after all , that [I]747-the admiral am that [I]747-the admiral am almost as good as [Dolly]277-dolly ! "[747-the admiral] " [You]10183-my dear girl jealous little vixen , [I]754-her father shall recall every word [I]754-her father have said in [your]10183-my dear girl favour ! [[My]754-her father child]10150-my child , and [my]754-her father pride , [you]10183-my dear girl are not only as good as [Dolly]277-dolly , but [my]754-her father best hope is that when [Dolly]277-dolly grows older [she]277-dolly may be like [you]10183-my dear girl . Do n't cry , [darling]7330-darling ; [I]754-her father ca n't stand crying , when it comes from eyes that so seldom do it . And now that [you]10183-my dear girl know what [I]754-her father think of [you]10183-my dear girl , allow [me]754-her father to think a little for [you]10183-my dear girl . [I]754-her father have some right to interfere in [your]10183-my dear girl life ; [you]10183-my dear girl will allow that wo n't [you]10183-my dear girl ? "[754-her father] " [Father]7004-father , [you]10183-my dear girl have all right , and a thousand times as much , because [you]10183-my dear girl are so gentle about using it . "[754-her father] " [I]747-the admiral calls that bad English , as [Zeb Tugwell]337-captain zeb says when [he]337-captain zeb does n't want to understand a thing . But , [[my]747-the admiral pretty dear]10195-my pretty dear , [you]10183-my dear girl must remember that [you]10183-my dear girl will not have [a father]10196-a father always . Who will look after [you]10183-my dear girl , when [I]747-the admiral am gone , except [the Almighty]874-the almighty ? and [He]874-the almighty does not do it , except for [the few who look after [themselves]10198-the few who look after themselves]10198-the few who look after themselves . It is [my]747-the admiral duty to consider these points , and they override sentimentality . To [me]747-the admiral it is nothing that [Dashville]513-lord dashville will be [an Earl]10199-an earl , and [a man of great influence]10200-a man of great influence , if [he]513-lord dashville keeps up [his]513-lord dashville present high character ; but it is something to [me]747-the admiral that [I]747-the admiral find [him]513-lord dashville modest , truthful , not led away by [phantoms]10201-phantoms , [a gentleman which is more than [a nobleman]10203-a nobleman and with [his]513-lord dashville whole heart given to [[my]747-the admiral dear]6598-my dear child [Faith]315-faith]10202-a gentleman which is more than a nobleman and with his whole heart given to my dear child faith . "[747-the admiral] [Faith]315-faith sighed heavily , partly for [herself]315-faith , but mainly , perhaps , for the sake of a fine heart sadly thrown away on [her]315-faith . " [I]315-faith believe [he]513-lord dashville is all that , "[315-faith] [she]315-faith said . " In that case , what more can [you]315-faith have ? "[315-faith] pursued [the triumphant Admiral]4237-the triumphant admiral . " It is one of the clearest things [I]754-her father ever knew , and one of the most consistent "[754-her father] consistent was a great word in those days " as well as in every way desirable . Consider , not [yourself]315-faith which [you]315-faith never do but the state of [the Country]6571-the country , and of [Dolly]277-dolly . [They]10206-they have made [me]315-faith [a baronet]6915-a baronet , for being away from [home]788-home nearly every night of [my]315-faith life ; and if [I]315-faith had [Dashville]513-lord dashville to see to things here , [I]315-faith might stay away long enough to be [a lord]1019-a lord [myself]315-faith , like [my]315-faith late middy [the present Duke of Bronte]10210-the present duke of bronte . "[315-faith] [Faith]315-faith laughed heartily . " [You]4237-the triumphant admiral call [me]315-faith jealous ! [[My]315-faith dear father]7373-my dear father , [I]315-faith know that [you]7373-my dear father could have done a great deal more than [Lord Nelson]276-nelson has , because [he]276-nelson learned all that [he]276-nelson knows from [you]7373-my dear father . And now who is it that really defends [the whole south coast of [England]2-england]10212-the whole south coast of england against [the French]430-the french ? Is it [Lord Nelson]276-nelson ? [He]276-nelson has as much as [he]276-nelson can do to look after [[their]430-the french fleet]10213-their fleet in [the Mediterranean]198-the mediterranean . [Admiral Cornwallis]502-cornwallis and [Sir Charles Darling]332-admiral darling are [the real defenders of [England]2-england]10214-the real defenders of england . "[315-faith] " No , [[my]747-the admiral dear]6598-my dear , [you]7373-my dear father must never say that , except of course in private . There may be some truth in it , but it would be laughed at in the present condition of the public mind . History may do [me]747-the admiral justice ; but after all it is immaterial . [A man who does [his]10216-a man who does his duty duty]10216-a man who does his duty should be indifferent to the opinion of [the public]1405-the public , which begins more and more to be formed less by fact than by the newspapers of the day . But let [us]10218-us return to more important matters . [You]7373-my dear father are now in a very sensible frame of mind . [You]7373-my dear father see what [my]747-the admiral wishes are about [you]7373-my dear father , and how reasonable they are . [I]747-the admiral should be so happy , [[my]747-the admiral darling child]10219-my darling child , if [you]7373-my dear father would consider [them]1405-the public sensibly , and yield some little of [your]7373-my dear father romantic views . [I]747-the admiral would not ask [you]7373-my dear father unless [I]747-the admiral were sure that [this man]8236-this man loves [you]7373-my dear father as [you]7373-my dear father deserve , and in [his]8236-this man own character deserves [your]7373-my dear father love . "[747-the admiral] " Then , [father]7004-father , will this content [you]7004-father , [dear]6572-dear ? Unless [I]315-faith hear something of [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow , to show that [he]8236-this man is living , and still holds to [me]315-faith , in the course of another twelvemonth , [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville , or [anybody else]1451-anybody else , may try may try to take [his]8236-this man place with [me]315-faith . Only [I]315-faith must not be worried [I]315-faith mean , [I]315-faith must not hear another word about it , until the time has quite expired . "[315-faith] " It is a very poor concession , [Faith]315-faith . Surely [you]7004-father might say half a year . Consider , it is nearly three years now "[315-faith] " No , [papa]6834-papa , [I]747-the admiral should despise [myself]747-the admiral if [I]747-the admiral were so unjust to one so unlucky . And [I]747-the admiral only go so much from [my]747-the admiral own wishes because [you]6834-papa are such [a dear and good father]10225-a dear and good father . Not a bit of it for [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville 's sake . "[747-the admiral] " Well , [[my]747-the admiral poor darling]10180-my poor darling , "[747-the admiral] [the Admiral]747-the admiral replied , for [he]747-the admiral saw that [she]4239-she was upon the brink of tears , and might hate [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville if further urged , " half a loaf is better than no bread . If [Dashville]513-lord dashville is worthy of [your]4239-she constant heart , [he]513-lord dashville will stand this long trial of [his]513-lord dashville constancy . This is the tenth day of August , 1804 . [I]513-lord dashville hope that [the Lord]848-the lord may be pleased to spare [me]513-lord dashville till the 10th of August , 1805 . High time for [them]4240-the valiant british volunteers to come and lay the cloth . [I]513-lord dashville am as hungry as [a hunter]10228-a hunter . "[513-lord dashville] CHAPTER XLVI CATAMARANS [Napoleon]385-napoleon had shown no proper dread of [the valiant British volunteers]4240-the valiant british volunteers , but kept [his]385-napoleon festival in August , and carried on [his]385-napoleon sea - side plans , as if there were [no such fellows]4241-no such fellows . Not content with that , [he]385-napoleon even flouted [[our]4242-our blockading fleet]4243-our blockading fleet by coming out to look at [them]4243-our blockading fleet . And if one of [[our]4242-our frigates]4244-our frigates had shot straight , [she]4245-she might have saved millions of lives and billions of money , at the cost of one greatly bad life . But [the poor ship]4246-the poor ship knew not [her]4245-she opportunity , or [she]4245-she would rather have gone to the bottom than waste it . Now [the French]430-the french made much of this affair , according to [their]430-the french nature ; and histories of it , full of life and growth , ran swiftly along [the shallow shore]4247-the shallow shore , and even to [Paris]161-paris , [the navel of [the earth]1037-the earth]4248-the navel of the earth . [Frenchmen of letters or rather of papers]4250-frenchmen of letters or rather of papers declared that all [England]2-england was smitten with dismay ; and so [she]4245-she might have been , if [she]4245-she had heard of it . But as [[our]4242-our neighbours]4251-our neighbours went [home]788-home again , as soon as [the water]720-the water was six fathoms deep , [few Englishmen]4254-few englishmen knew that [they]4254-few englishmen had tried to smell a little of the sea - breeze , outside the smell of [their]4254-few englishmen inshore powder . [They]4254-few englishmen were pleased to get ashore again , and talk it over , with vivid description of the things that did not happen . " Such scenes as these tended much to agitate [England]2-england , "[4255-a great french historian] writes [a great French historian]4255-a great french historian . " The British Press , arrogant and calumnious , as the Press always is in [a free country]10229-a free country , railed much at [Napoleon]385-napoleon and [his]385-napoleon preparations ; but railed as one who trembles at that which [he]385-napoleon would fain exhibit as the object of [his]385-napoleon laughter . "[4255-a great french historian] It may have been so , but it is not to be seen in any serious journal of that time . [He]4255-a great french historian seems to have confounded [coarse caricaturists]4256-coarse caricaturists with [refined and thoughtful journalists]4257-refined and thoughtful journalists , even as , in the account of that inshore skirmish , [he]4255-a great french historian turns [a gun - brig]3668-a gun - brig into [a British frigate]9529-a british frigate . However , such matters are too large for [us]4260-us . It was resolved at any rate to try some sort of a hit at all [these very gallant Frenchmen]4261-these very gallant frenchmen , moored under [[their]4261-these very gallant frenchmen own batteries]4262-their own batteries , and making [horse - marines of [themselves]4261-these very gallant frenchmen]4263-horse - marines of themselves , whenever [Neptune]570-neptune , [the father of the horse]4264-the father of the horse , permitted . [The jolly English tars , riding well upon the waves]4265-the jolly english tars , riding well upon the waves , sent many a broad grin through a spy - glass at [Muncher Crappo]571-muncher crappo tugging hard to get [his]571-muncher crappo nag into [[his]571-muncher crappo gun - boat]4266-his gun - boat and then to get [him]571-muncher crappo out again , because [his]571-muncher crappo present set of shoes would not be worn out in [England]2-england . [Every sailor]4267-every sailor loves a horse , regarding [him]571-muncher crappo as [a boat on legs]4268-a boat on legs , and therefore knowing more about [him]571-muncher crappo than [any landlubber]4269-any landlubber may feign to know . But although [they]4261-these very gallant frenchmen would have been loth to train a gun on the noble animal , who was duly kept beyond [their]4261-these very gallant frenchmen range , [all the British sailors]4270-all the british sailors longed to have a bout with the double tier of [hostile craft]4271-hostile craft moored off the shore within [shelter of [French batteries]3618-french batteries]4272-shelter of french batteries . Every day [they]4261-these very gallant frenchmen could reckon at least two hundred sail of every kind of rig invented since the time of [Noah]572-noah , but all prepared to destroy instead of succouring [the godly]4274-the godly . It was truly grievous to see [them]4261-these very gallant frenchmen there and not be able to get at [them]4261-these very gallant frenchmen , for [no ship of the line or even [frigate]4276-frigate]4275-no ship of the line or even frigate could get near enough to tackle [them]4261-these very gallant frenchmen . Then [the British Admiral]4277-the british admiral , [Lord Keith]573-lord keith , resolved after much consultation to try what could be done with [fire - ships]4278-fire - ships . [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore , now in command of the Blonde , had done much excellent service , in cutting off stragglers from [the French flotilla]3537-the french flotilla , and driving ashore near [Vimereux]199-vimereux some prames and luggers coming from [Ostend]200-ostend . [He]429-scudamore began to know [the French coast]3647-the french coast and the run of [the shoals]9580-the shoals like [a native pilot]4282-a native pilot ; for the post of [the Blonde]437-the blonde , and [some other light ships]4283-some other light ships , was between [the blockading fleet]3614-the blockading fleet and the blockaded , where perpetual vigilance was needed . This sharp service was the very thing required to improve [his]429-scudamore character , to stamp it with decision and self - reliance , and to burnish [his]429-scudamore quiet , contemplative vein with the very frequent friction of the tricks of [mankind]696-mankind . These [he]429-scudamore now was strictly bound not to study , but anticipate , taking it as first postulate that [every one]1014-every one would cheat [him]429-scudamore , if permitted . To [a scrimpy and screwy man , of the type most abundant , such a position]4287-a scrimpy and screwy man , of the type most abundant , such a position would have done a deal of harm , shutting [him]429-scudamore up into [his]429-scudamore own shell harder , and flinting its muricated horns against [the world]695-the world . But with [the gentle Scuddy]328-captain scuddy , as [the boys at school]4289-the boys at school had called [him]328-captain scuddy , the process of hardening was beneficial , as it is with pure gold , which can not stand the wear and tear of [the human race]1290-the human race until it has been reduced by [them]1290-the human race at least to the mark of [their]1290-the human race twenty carats . And now it was a fine thing for [Scudamore]429-scudamore even as [a man]6583-a man too philanthropic was strengthened in [his]429-scudamore moral tone as [[his]429-scudamore wife]6501-his wife found out by being compelled to discharge the least pleasant of the duties of [a county sheriff]4293-a county sheriff or if not a fine thing , at least it was a wholesome and durable corrective to all excess of lenience , that duty to [[his]429-scudamore country]1635-his country and [mankind]696-mankind compelled [the gentle Scuddy]328-captain scuddy to conduct the western division of this night - attack . At this time there was in the public mind , which is quite of full feminine agility , a strong prejudice against the use of [fire - ships]4278-fire - ships . Red - hot cannon - balls , and shrapnel , langrage , chain - shot , and Greek - fire these and the like were all fair warfare , and [France]45-france might use them freely . But [England]2-england which never is allowed to do , without hooting and execration , what [every other country]4297-every other country does with loud applause [England]2-england must rather burn off [her]2-england right hand than send [a fire - ship]4298-a fire - ship against [the ships]7743-the ships full of fire for [[her]2-england houses]4300-her houses , [[her]2-england cottages]4301-her cottages , and [churches]4302-churches . [Lord Keith]573-lord keith had the sense to laugh at all that stuff , but [he]573-lord keith had not the grand mechanical powers which have now enabled [the human race]1290-the human race , not to go , but to send [one another]827-one another to the stars . A clumsy affair called a catamaran , the acephalous ancestor of the torpedo , was expected to relieve [the sea]706-the sea of [some thousands of people who had no business [there]892-there]4306-some thousands of people who had no business there . [This catamaran]4308-this catamaran was a water - proof box about twenty feet long , and four feet wide , narrowed at the ends , like a coffin for a giant . It was filled with gunpowder , and ballasted so that its lid , or deck , was almost awash ; and near [its]4308-this catamaran stern was a box containing clock movements that would go for about ten minutes , upon the withdrawal of a peg outside , and then would draw a trigger and explode the charge . [This wondrous creature]4309-this wondrous creature had neither oar nor sail , but demanded to be towed to the tideward of the enemy , then have the death - watch set going , and be cast adrift within hail of the enemy 's line . Then as soon as it came across [their]4310-their mooring cables , its duty was to slide for a little way along [them]4310-their in a friendly manner , lay hold of [them]4310-their kindly with its long tail , which consisted of a series of grappling - hooks buoyed with cork , and then bringing up smartly alongside of [the gun - boats]4311-the gun - boats , blow itself up , and carry [them]4310-their up with it . How many there were of [these catamarans]4312-these catamarans is not quite certain , but perhaps about a score , the intention being to have ten times as many , on the next occasion , if these did well . And no doubt [they]4312-these catamarans would have done well , if permitted ; but [they]4312-these catamarans failed of [their]4312-these catamarans purpose , like [the great Guy Fawkes]510-guy fawkes , because [they]4312-these catamarans were prevented . For [the French]430-the french , by means of [treacherous agents of whom perhaps [Caryl Carne]356-carne]4313-treacherous agents of whom perhaps caryl carne was one , though [his]356-carne name does not appear in [the despatches]4314-the despatches knew all about this neat little scheme beforehand , and set [their]4310-their wits at work to defeat it . Moreover , [they]4310-their knew that there were [four fire - ships]4315-four fire - ships , one of which was [the Peggy of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]201-the peggy of springhaven , intended to add to the consternation and destruction wrought by [the catamarans]4316-the catamarans . But [they]4310-their did not know that , by some irony of fate , [the least destructive and most gentle of [mankind]696-mankind]4317-the least destructive and most gentle of mankind was ordered to take a leading part in [shattering man]4319-shattering man , and horse , and even good dogs , into vapours . Many quiet horses , and sweet - natured dogs , whose want of breeding had improved [their]4320-their manners , lived in [this part of [the great flotilla]4322-the great flotilla]4321-this part of the great flotilla , and were satisfied to have [[their]4320-their home where it pleased [the Lord]848-the lord to feed [them]4320-their]4323-their home where it pleased the lord to feed them . The horses were led to feed out of the guns , that [they]4310-their might not be afraid of [them]4325-them ; and [they]4310-their struggled against early prejudice , to like wood as well as grass , and to get sea - legs . [Man]574-man put [them]4310-their here to suit [his]574-man own ideas ; of that [they]4310-their were quite aware , and took it kindly , accepting superior powers , and inferior use of [them]4310-their , without a shade of question in [their]4310-their eyes . To [their]4310-their innocent minds it was never brought [home]788-home that [they]4310-their were tethered [here]6711-here , and cropping clots instead of clover , for the purpose of inspiring in [[their]4310-their timid friends]4328-their timid friends ashore the confidence a horse reposes in a brother horse , but very wisely doubts about investing in [mankind]696-mankind . For instance , whenever a wild young animal , [a new recruit for the cavalry]4330-a new recruit for the cavalry , was haled against [his]574-man judgment by [a man on either side to the hollow - sounding gangway]4331-a man on either side to the hollow - sounding gangway over dancing depth of peril , [these veteran salts of horses]4332-these veteran salts of horses would assure [him]574-man , with a neigh from the billowy distance , that [they]4332-these veteran salts of horses were not drowned yet , but were walking on a sort of gate , and got [their]4332-these veteran salts of horses victuals regular . On the other hand , as to the presence of the dogs , that requires no explanation . Was there ever a time or place in which a dog grudged [his]4333-his sprightly and disinterested service , or failed to do [his]4333-his best when called upon ? These French dogs , whom [the mildest English mastiff]4334-the mildest english mastiff would have looked upon , or rather would have shut [his]4334-the mildest english mastiff eyes at , as a lot of [curs below contempt]4335-curs below contempt , were as full of fine ardour for [their]4310-their cause and country as any noble hound that ever sate like a statue on [a marble terrace]4336-a marble terrace . On the first of October all was ready for this audacious squibbing of the hornet 's nest , and the fleet of investment which kept its distance according to the weather and the tides stood in , not bodily so as to arouse excitement , but [a ship]8148-a ship at a time sidling in towards [the coast]6872-the coast , and traversing [one another]827-one another 's track , as if [they]4310-their were simply exchanging stations . [The French]430-the french pretended to take no heed , and did not call in [a single scouting craft]4340-a single scouting craft , but showed every sign of having all eyes shut . Nothing , however , was done that night , by reason perhaps of the weather ; but the following night being favourable , and the British fleet brought as nigh as it durst come , [the four fire - ships]4341-the four fire - ships were despatched after dark , when the enemy was likely to be engaged with supper . The sky was conveniently overcast , with a faint light wandering here and there , from the lift of the horizon , just enough to show the rig of [a vessel]4342-a vessel and [her]4342-a vessel length , at a distance of about a hundred yards . Nothing could be better thought [the Englishmen]4343-the englishmen ; and [the French]430-the french were of that opinion too , especially as [Nelson]276-nelson was not [there]892-there . [Scudamore]429-scudamore had nothing to do with the loose adventure of [the fire - ships]4345-the fire - ships , the object of which was to huddle together this advanced part of [the flotilla]4346-the flotilla , so that [the catamarans]4316-the catamarans might sweep unseen into a goodly thicket of [vessels]4348-vessels , and shatter at least half a dozen at once . But somehow the scheme was not well carried out , though it looked very nice upon paper . One very great drawback , to begin with , was that [the enemy]6515-the enemy were quite aware of all [our]4350-our kind intentions ; and another scarcely less fatal was the want of punctuality on [our]4350-our part . [All the floating coffins]4351-all the floating coffins should have come together , like a funeral of fifty from a colliery ; but instead of that they dribbled in one by one , and were cast off by [their]4310-their tow - boats promiscuously . [Scudamore]429-scudamore did [his]429-scudamore part well enough , though the whole thing went against [his]429-scudamore grain , and [the four catamarans under [his]429-scudamore direction]4352-the four catamarans under his direction were the only ones that did [their]4352-the four catamarans under his direction duty . [The boats of [the Blonde]8041-the blonde]4353-the boats of the blonde had these in tow , and cast them off handsomely at the proper distance , and drew the plugs which set [their]4352-the four catamarans under his direction clock - springs going . But even of these four only two exploded , although the clocks were not [American]575-american , and those two made a tremendous noise , but only singed a few French beards off . Except , indeed , that a fine old horse , with a white Roman nose and a bright chestnut mane , who was living in [a flat - bottomed boat]3858-a flat - bottomed boat , broke [his]4356-his halter , and rushed up to the bows , and gave vent to [his]4356-his amazement , as if [he]4356-his had been gifted with a trumpet . Hereupon a dog , loth to be behind the times , scampered up to [his]4356-his side , and with [his]4356-his forefeet on the gunwale , contributed a howl of incalculable length and unfathomable sadness . In the hurly of the combat and confusion of the night , with the dimness streaked with tumult , and the water gashed with fire , that horse and this dog might have gone on for ever , bewailing the nature of [the sons of [men]702-men]4357-the sons of men , unless a special fortune had put power into [their]4357-the sons of men mouths . [One of [the fire - ships]4345-the fire - ships]4359-one of the fire - ships , as scandal did declare , was [that very ancient tub indeed that could not float on [its]4361-that very ancient tub indeed that could not float on its bottom the peggy of springhaven bottom the Peggy of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]4361-that very ancient tub indeed that could not float on its bottom the peggy of springhaven , bought at thrice [her]4362-her value , through the influence of [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling . If one has to meet every calumny that arises , and deal with it before going further , the battle that lasted for a fortnight and then turned into an earthquake would be a quick affair compared with the one now in progress . Enough that [the Peggy]414-maggie proved by the light [she]414-maggie gave , and [her]414-maggie grand style of burning to the water 's edge before [she]414-maggie blew up , that [she]414-maggie was worth at least the hundred pounds [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks received for [her]414-maggie . [She]414-maggie startled [the French]430-the french more than any of the others , and the strong light [she]414-maggie afforded in [her]414-maggie last moments shone redly on the anguish of that poor horse and dog . There was no sign of [any one]6859-any one to help [them]4357-the sons of men , and the flames in the background redoubled [their]4357-the sons of men woe . Now this apparently deserted prame , near the centre of the line , was [the Ville de Mayence]4364-the ville de mayence ; and the flag of [Rear - Admiral Lacrosse]576-rear - admiral lacrosse was even now flying at [her]414-maggie peak . " [We]10230-we must have [her]414-maggie , [[my]429-scudamore lads]6970-my lads , "[429-scudamore] cried [Scudamore]429-scudamore , who was wondering what to do next , until [he]429-scudamore descried the horse and dog and that fine flag ; " let [us]10230-we board [her]414-maggie , and make off with all of [them]4365-the crew of his launch . "[429-scudamore] [The crew of [his]429-scudamore launch]4365-the crew of his launch were delighted with that . To destroy is very good ; but to capture is still better ; and a dash into the midst of [the enemy]6515-the enemy was the very thing [they]4365-the crew of his launch longed for . " Ay , ay , [sir]6639-sir , "[4365-the crew of his launch] [they]4365-the crew of his launch cried , set [their]4365-the crew of his launch backs to [their]4365-the crew of his launch oars , and through the broad light that still shone upon the waves , and among [the thick crowd of weltering shadows]4367-the thick crowd of weltering shadows , the launch shot like a dart to the side of [the foe]3586-the foe . " Easy all ! Throw a grapple on board , "[4369-the young commander] cried [the young commander]4369-the young commander ; and as the stern swung round [he]4369-the young commander leaped from it , and over [the shallow bulwarks]4370-the shallow bulwarks , and stood all alone on [the enemy]6515-the enemy 's fore - deck . And alone [he]4369-the young commander remained , for at that moment a loud crash was heard , and [the launch]4372-the launch filled and sank , with [[her]4373-her crew of sixteen]4374-her crew of sixteen plunging wildly in the waves . This came to pass through no fault of [their]4365-the crew of his launch own , but a clever device of [the enemy]6515-the enemy . [Admiral Lacrosse]576-rear - admiral lacrosse , being called away , had left [[his]429-scudamore first officer]4376-his first officer to see to the safety of [the flag - ship]6509-the flag - ship and [[her]6509-the flag - ship immediate neighbours]4378-her immediate neighbours , and [this brave man]8849-this brave man had obtained permission to try a little plan of [his]8849-this brave man own , if assailed by [any adventurous British boats in charge of [the vessels]4381-the vessels explosive]4380-any adventurous british boats in charge of the vessels explosive . In the bows of [some stout but handy boats]4382-some stout but handy boats [he]4369-the young commander had rigged up a mast with a long spar attached , and by means of [a guy at the end of that spar , a brace of heavy chain - shot]4383-a guy at the end of that spar , a brace of heavy chain - shot could be swung up and pitched headlong into any boat alongside . While [the crew of [Scudamore]429-scudamore 's launch]4384-the crew of scudamore 's launch were intent upon boarding [the prame]4385-the prame , [one of [these boats]4387-these boats]4386-one of these boats came swiftly from under [her]4386-one of these boats stern , and with one fling swamped [the enemy]6515-the enemy . Then [the Frenchmen]382-frenchmen laughed heartily , and offered oars and buoys for [the poor British seamen]4389-the poor british seamen to come up as [prisoners]4390-prisoners . [Scudamore]429-scudamore saw that [he]429-scudamore was trapped beyond escape , for [no other British boat]4391-no other british boat was anywhere in hail . [His]429-scudamore first impulse was to jump overboard and help [[his]429-scudamore own drowning men]4392-his own drowning men , but before [he]429-scudamore could do so [an officer]4393-an officer stood before [him]429-scudamore , and said , " [Monsieur]10233-monsieur is [[my]4393-an officer prisoner]10234-my prisoner . [[His]10233-monsieur men]2376-his men will be safe , and [I]4393-an officer can not permit [him]10233-monsieur to risk [his]10233-monsieur own life . [Mon Dieu]577-mon dieu , it is [[my]4393-an officer dear friend]7397-my dear friend [Captain Scudamore]578-captain scudamore ! "[4393-an officer] " And [you]429-scudamore , [[my]4393-an officer old friend]9324-my old friend , [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes ! [I]4393-an officer see it is hopeless to resist "[4393-an officer] for by this time [a score of [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen]4394-a score of frenchmen were round [him]429-scudamore " [I]4393-an officer can only congratulate [myself]4393-an officer that if [I]4393-an officer must fall , it is into such good hands . "[4393-an officer] " [[My]8379-the french captain dear friend]7397-my dear friend , how glad [I]8379-the french captain am to see [you]429-scudamore ! "[8379-the french captain] replied [the French captain]8379-the french captain , embracing [him]429-scudamore warmly ; " to [you]429-scudamore [I]8379-the french captain owe more than to [any man of [your]429-scudamore nation]10239-any man of your nation . [I]8379-the french captain will not take [your]429-scudamore sword . No , no , [[my]8379-the french captain friend]6556-my friend . [You]429-scudamore shall not be [a prisoner]10241-a prisoner , except in word . And how much [you]429-scudamore have advanced in the knowledge of [our]10242-our language , chiefly , [I]8379-the french captain fear , at the expense of [France]45-france . And now [you]429-scudamore will grow perfect , at the expense of [England]2-england . "[8379-the french captain] CHAPTER XLVII ENTER AND EXIT The summer having been fine upon the whole , and a very fair quantity of fish brought in , [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow had picked up a sweetheart , as [the unromantic mothers of [the place]694-the place]4397-the unromantic mothers of the place expressed it . And the circumstances were of such a nature that very large interest was aroused at once , and not only so , but was fed well and grew fast . The most complete of chronicles is no better than a sponge of inferior texture and with many mouths shut . [Parts that are full of suctive power]4399-parts that are full of suctive power get no chance of sucking ; other parts have a flood of juice bubbling at them , but are waterproof . This is the only excuse except one for the shameful neglect of [the family of Blocks]4400-the family of blocks , in any little treatise pretending to give the dullest of glimpses at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . The other excuse if self - accusation does not poke a finger through it is that [the Blockses]4401-the blockses were mainly of [the dry land]4402-the dry land , and never went to [sea]766-sea when [they]4401-the blockses could help it . If [they]4401-the blockses had lived beyond the two trees and the stile that marked [the parish boundary upon [the hill]890-the hill towards [London]16-london]4404-the parish boundary upon the hill towards london , [they]4401-the blockses might have been spotless , and grand , and even honest , yet must have been the depth of [the hills below contempt]4406-the hills below contempt . But [they]4401-the blockses dwelt in [the village]768-the village for more generations than would go upon [any woman]8956-any woman 's fingers , and [they]4401-the blockses did a little business with the fish caught by [the others]7766-the others , which enabled it to look after three days ' journey as if it swam into [town]4410-town upon its own fins . The inventions for wronging mankind pay a great deal better than those for righting [them]4411-them . Now the news came from [John Prater]358-john prater 's first , that [a gentleman of great renown]4412-a gentleman of great renown was coming down from [London city]16-london to live on fish fresh out of [the sea]706-the sea . [[His]4412-a gentleman of great renown doctors]4414-his doctors had ordered [him]4412-a gentleman of great renown to leave off [butcher]4415-butcher 's meat , and [baker]4416-baker 's bread , and tea - grocer 's tea , and almost every kind of inland victuals , because of the state of [his]4412-a gentleman of great renown something big , which even [Springhaven]3-springhaven could not pronounce . [He]4412-a gentleman of great renown must keep [himself]4412-a gentleman of great renown up , for at least three months , upon nothing but breezes of [the sea]706-the sea , and malt - liquor , and [farm - house]4418-farm - house bread and milk and new - laid eggs , and anything [he]4412-a gentleman of great renown fancied that came out of [the sea]706-the sea , shelly , or scaly , or jellified , or weedy . News from [a public - house]4420-a public - house grows fast as seeds come up quicker for soaking and a strong competition for [this gentleman]7490-this gentleman arose ; but [he]4412-a gentleman of great renown knew what [he]4412-a gentleman of great renown was doing , and brought down [[his]4412-a gentleman of great renown cook]4422-his cook and [house - maid]4423-house - maid , and disliking the noise at [the Darling Arms]135-the darling arms , took no less than five rooms at [the house of [Matthew Blocks]203-matthew blocks]4424-the house of matthew blocks , on [the rise of [the hill]890-the hill]4425-the rise of the hill , where [he]4412-a gentleman of great renown could see the fish come in . [He]4412-a gentleman of great renown was called at once [Sir Parsley Sugarloaf]579-sir parsley sugarloaf , for [his]4412-a gentleman of great renown name was [Percival Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes ; and [[his]4412-a gentleman of great renown cook]4422-his cook rebuked [[his]4412-a gentleman of great renown housemaid]4428-his housemaid sternly , for meddling with matters beyond [her]4422-his cook sphere , when [she]4422-his cook told [Mrs. Blocks]581-mrs. blocks that [he]4412-a gentleman of great renown was not [Sir Percival]582-sir percival , but only [Percival Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes , Esquire , very high up in [the Corporation]204-the corporation , but too young to be [Lord Mayor of [London]16-london]4429-lord mayor of london for some years . [He]4412-a gentleman of great renown appeared to be well on the right side of forty ; and [every young lady on the wrong side of thirty]4430-every young lady on the wrong side of thirty possessing a pony , or even a donkey , with legs enough to come down [the hill]890-the hill , immediately began to take a rose - coloured view of [the many beauties of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]4432-the many beauties of springhaven . If [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes had any ambition for title , it lay rather in a military direction . [He]580-mr. shargeloes had joined [a regiment of City Volunteers]4433-a regiment of city volunteers , and must have been [a Captain]6677-a captain , if [he]580-mr. shargeloes could have stood the drill . But this , though not arduous , had outgone [his]580-mr. shargeloes ambition , nature having gifted [him]580-mr. shargeloes with a remarkable power of extracting nourishment from food , which is now called assimilation . [He]580-mr. shargeloes was not [a great feeder people so blessed seldom are]4435-a great feeder people so blessed seldom are but nothing short of painful starvation would keep [him]580-mr. shargeloes lean . [He]580-mr. shargeloes had consulted [all the foremost physicians]4436-all the foremost physicians about this , and [one]6539-one said , " take acids , "[4438-another] [another]4438-another said , " walk twenty miles every day with two Witney blankets on , "[4439-a third] [a third]4439-a third said , " thank [God]287-god for it , and drink before [you]580-mr. shargeloes eat , "[4439-a third] and [a fourth]4440-a fourth [a man of wide experience]4441-a man of wide experience bade [him]580-mr. shargeloes marry [the worst - tempered woman [he]580-mr. shargeloes knew]4442-the worst - tempered woman he knew . Then [they]4436-all the foremost physicians all gave [him]580-mr. shargeloes pills to upset [his]580-mr. shargeloes stomach ; but such was its power that it assimilated [them]4436-all the foremost physicians . Despairing of these , [he]580-mr. shargeloes consulted [a Quack]4443-a quack , and received the directions which brought [him]580-mr. shargeloes to [Springhaven]3-springhaven . And a lucky day for [him]580-mr. shargeloes it was , as [he]580-mr. shargeloes confessed for the rest of [his]580-mr. shargeloes life , whenever [any ladies]4444-any ladies asked [him]580-mr. shargeloes . Because [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow was intended for [him]580-mr. shargeloes by the nicest adjustment of nature . How can two round things fit together , except superficially ? And in that case one must be upper and the other under ; which is not the proper thing in matrimony , though generally the prevailing one . But take a full - moon and a half - moon , or even a square and a tidy triangle with manners enough to have one right angle and when [you]4445-you have put them into [one another]827-one another 's arms , there they stick , all the firmer for friction . [Jack Spratt]583-jack spratt and [[his]583-jack spratt wife]6501-his wife are a case in point ; and how much more pointed the case becomes when the question is not about what is on the plate , but [the gentleman]7635-the gentleman is in [his]7635-the gentleman own body fat , and [the lady in [her]4449-the lady in her elegant person elegant person]4449-the lady in her elegant person lean ! [Mr. Sugarloaf]584-mr. sugarloaf which [he]583-jack spratt could not bear to be called being [an ardent admirer of [the Church]24-the church]4450-an ardent admirer of the church , and aware that [[her]6501-his wife ministers]4451-her ministers know what is good , returned with great speed [the Rector]909-the rector 's call , having earnest hopes of some heart - felt words upon the difference between a right and [left handed sole]4453-left handed sole . One of these is ever so much better than the other according to [[our]4454-our evolutionists]4455-our evolutionists , because when [he]583-jack spratt was [a cod , a few milliards of years back]4456-a cod , a few milliards of years back , [he]583-jack spratt chose the right side to begin lying down on , that [[his]583-jack spratt descendants]4457-his descendants in [the thirty - millionth generation]4458-the thirty - millionth generation might get flat . [[His]583-jack spratt wife]6501-his wife , from sheer perversity , lay down upon the other side , and this explains how [some of [[their]2666-some of their descendants descendants]2667-their descendants]2666-some of their descendants pulled [their]2666-some of their descendants eyes through [their]2666-some of their descendants heads to one side , and some though comparatively few to the other . And the worst of it is that [the fittest for the frying - pan]4462-the fittest for the frying - pan did not survive this well - intended involution , except at a very long figure in [the market]4463-the market . As it fell out upon that day , [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow was sitting in [the drawing - room]1347-the drawing - room alone , waiting till [[her]380-miss twemlow mother]7258-her mother 's hair was quite done up , [her]380-miss twemlow own abundant locks being not done up at all , for [she]380-miss twemlow had lately taken to set [her]380-miss twemlow face against all foreign fashions . " [I]380-miss twemlow have not been introduced to [the King]6893-the king , "[380-miss twemlow] [she]380-miss twemlow said , " nor even to [the Queen]4125-the queen , like [those forward Darlings]10245-those forward darlings , and [I]380-miss twemlow shall do [my]380-miss twemlow hair to please [myself]380-miss twemlow . "[380-miss twemlow] When [[her]380-miss twemlow father]754-her father objected , [she]380-miss twemlow quenched [him]754-her father with [St. Paul]182-st. paul ; and even [[her]380-miss twemlow mother]7258-her mother , though shocked , began to think that [Eliza]293-eliza knew what [she]293-eliza was about . The release of [her]380-miss twemlow fine hair , which fell in natural waves about [her]380-miss twemlow stately neck , made [her]380-miss twemlow look nearly ten years younger than [she]380-miss twemlow was , for by this time [she]380-miss twemlow must have been eight - and - twenty . [The ladies of the Carne race]4468-the ladies of the carne race , as [their]4468-the ladies of the carne race pictures showed until [they]4468-the ladies of the carne race were sold to be [the grandmothers of dry - salters]4469-the grandmothers of dry - salters , had always been endowed with shapely necks , fit columns for [their]4468-the ladies of the carne race small round heads . And [this young lady]4470-this young lady 's hair , with no constraint but that of a narrow band across the forehead , clustered and gleamed like a bower of acanthus round that Parian column . [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes , having obeyed [his]580-mr. shargeloes orders always to dine early , was thrilled with a vision of poetry and romance , as [he]580-mr. shargeloes crossed the first square of the carpet . [The lady]1524-the lady sat just where the light fell best from a filtered sunbeam to illumine [her]1524-the lady , without entering into the shady parts ; and the poetry of [her]1524-the lady attitude was inspired by some very fine poetry upon [her]1524-the lady lap . " [I]580-mr. shargeloes do n't care what [the doctors]10246-the doctors say , [I]580-mr. shargeloes shall marry [that girl]10247-that girl , "[580-mr. shargeloes] said [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes to [himself]580-mr. shargeloes . [He]580-mr. shargeloes was [a man who knew [his]580-mr. shargeloes own mind]4472-a man who knew his own mind , and [a man with that gift]4473-a man with that gift makes [others]6525-others know it . [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow clenched in the coat upon [his]580-mr. shargeloes back the nail [she]380-miss twemlow had driven through [his]580-mr. shargeloes heart , by calling [him]580-mr. shargeloes , at every other breath , " [Colonel Shargeloes]586-colonel shargeloes . "[380-miss twemlow] [He]580-mr. shargeloes said [he]580-mr. shargeloes was not that ; but [she]380-miss twemlow felt that [he]580-mr. shargeloes was , as indeed [every patriotic man]4475-every patriotic man must be . [Her]380-miss twemlow contempt for [every man who forsook [[his]580-mr. shargeloes country]1635-his country in this bitter , bitter strait]4476-every man who forsook his country in this bitter , bitter strait was at once so ruthless and so bewitching that [he]580-mr. shargeloes was quite surprised into confessing that [he]580-mr. shargeloes had given 10,000 pounds , all in solid gold , for the comfort of the Royal Volunteers , as soon as the autumnal damps came on . [He]580-mr. shargeloes could not tell [such an elegant creature]4478-such an elegant creature that what [he]580-mr. shargeloes had paid for was flannel drawers , though [she]380-miss twemlow had so much strength of mind that [he]580-mr. shargeloes was enabled to tell [her]380-miss twemlow before very long . A great deal of nonsense is talked about [ladies who are getting the better of [their]4479-ladies who are getting the better of their first youth first youth]4479-ladies who are getting the better of their first youth , as if [they]4479-ladies who are getting the better of their first youth then hung [themselves]4479-ladies who are getting the better of their first youth out as old slates for [any man]2500-any man to write [his]2500-any man name on . The truth is that [they]4479-ladies who are getting the better of their first youth have better judgment then , less trouble in [their]4479-ladies who are getting the better of their first youth hearts about [a gentleman]863-a gentleman 's appearance , and more enquiry in [their]4479-ladies who are getting the better of their first youth minds as to [his]863-a gentleman temper , tastes , and principles , not to mention [his]863-a gentleman prospects of supporting [them]4479-ladies who are getting the better of their first youth . And even as concerns appearance , [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes was very good . [Nature]587-nature had given [him]580-mr. shargeloes a fine stout frame , and a very pleasant countenance ; and [his]580-mr. shargeloes life in [the busy world]4482-the busy world had added that quickness of decision and immediate sense of right which [a clever woman]4483-a clever woman knows to be the very things [she]4483-a clever woman wants . Moreover , [his]580-mr. shargeloes dress , which goes a very long way into the heart of [a lady]6528-a lady , was most correct and particular . For [his]580-mr. shargeloes coat was of the latest Bond Street fashion , the " [Jean de Brie]588-jean de brie , "[4485-the prince of wales himself] improved and beautified by suggestions from [the Prince of [Wales]205-wales [himself]4485-the prince of wales himself]4485-the prince of wales himself . Bright claret was the colour , and the buttons were of gold , bright enough to show [the road]1063-the road before [him]580-mr. shargeloes as [he]580-mr. shargeloes walked . The shoulders were padded , as if a jam pot stood there , and the waist buttoned tight , too tight for any happiness , to show the bright laticlave of brocaded waistcoat . Then followed breeches of rich purple padusoy , having white satin bows at the knee , among which the little silver bells of the Hessian boots jingled . [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow was superior to all small feeling , but had great breadth of sympathy with the sterling truth in fashion . The volume of love , like a pattern - book , fell open , and [this well - dressed gentleman]4487-this well - dressed gentleman was engraved upon [her]380-miss twemlow heart . [The most captious young chit]4488-the most captious young chit , such as [Dolly]277-dolly [herself]277-dolly , could scarcely have called [him]580-mr. shargeloes either corpulent or old . Every day [he]580-mr. shargeloes could be seen to be growing younger , with the aid of fresh fish as a totally novel ingredient in [his]580-mr. shargeloes system ; [his]580-mr. shargeloes muscle increased with the growth of brain - power , and [the shoemaker]4489-the shoemaker was punching a fresh hole in [his]580-mr. shargeloes belt , an inch further back , every week [he]580-mr. shargeloes stopped [there]892-there . After buckling up three holes , [he]580-mr. shargeloes proposed . [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow referred [him]580-mr. shargeloes to [[her]380-miss twemlow dear papa]4491-her dear papa ; and [the Rector]909-the rector took a week to enquire and meditate . " Take a month , if [you]380-miss twemlow like , "[580-mr. shargeloes] said [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes . This reply increased the speed . [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow had the deepest respect for [the Corporation]4493-the corporation , and to live to be [the father of [a Lord Mayor of [London]16-london]4495-a lord mayor of london]4494-the father of a lord mayor of london became a new ambition to lead on [his]580-mr. shargeloes waning years . " Come and dine with [us]4497-they on Saturday , and [we]4497-they will tell [you]380-miss twemlow all about it , "[580-mr. shargeloes] [he]580-mr. shargeloes said , with a pleasant smile , and warm shake of the hand ; and [Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes knew that the neck and the curls would bend over the broad gold chain some day . How grievous it is to throw a big stone into a pool which has plenty of depth and length and width for the rings to travel pleasantly , yet not to make one ring , because of wind upon the water ! In the days that were not more than two years old , [Springhaven]3-springhaven could have taken all this news , with a swiftly expanding and smoothly fluent circle , with a lift of self - importance at the centre of the movement , and a heave of gentle interest in the far reflective corners . Even now , with a tumult of things to consider , and a tempest of judgment to do it in , [people contrived to be positive about a quantity of things still pending]4496-people contrived to be positive about a quantity of things still pending . [Sir Parsley Sugarloaf]579-sir parsley sugarloaf had bought [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow for 50,000 pounds , [they]4497-they said , and [he]579-sir parsley sugarloaf made [her]380-miss twemlow let [her]380-miss twemlow curls down so outrageous , because [she]380-miss twemlow was to be married at [Guildhall]206-guildhall , with a guinea at the end of every hair . [Miss Faith]315-faith would be dirt - cheap at all that money ; but as for [Miss Eliza]374-eliza , [they]4497-they wished [him]579-sir parsley sugarloaf better knowledge , which was sure to come , when it was no good to [him]579-sir parsley sugarloaf . " What [a corner of [the world]695-the world]10248-a corner of the world this is for gossip ! "[580-mr. shargeloes] [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes said , pleasantly , to [[his]580-mr. shargeloes Eliza]4498-his eliza , having heard from [[his]580-mr. shargeloes cook]4422-his cook , who desired [no new mistress]4500-no new mistress , some few of the things said about [him]580-mr. shargeloes . " [I]4422-his cook am not such [a fool]6566-a fool as to care what [they]4497-they say . But [I]4422-his cook am greatly surprised at one thing . [You]4498-his eliza know that [I]4422-his cook am [a thorough Englishman]10251-a thorough englishman ; may [I]4422-his cook tell [you]4498-his eliza what [I]4422-his cook think , without offending [you]4498-his eliza ? It is a delicate matter , because it concerns [a relative of [your]4498-his eliza own]10252-a relative of your own , [[my]4422-his cook dear]6598-my dear . "[4422-his cook] " [I]580-mr. shargeloes know what [you]4498-his eliza mean . [You]4498-his eliza will not offend [me]580-mr. shargeloes . [Percival]580-mr. shargeloes , [I]580-mr. shargeloes know how straightforward [you]4498-his eliza are , and how keen of perception . [I]580-mr. shargeloes have expected this . "[580-mr. shargeloes] " And yet it seems presumptuous of [me]4422-his cook to say that [you]4498-his eliza are all blind here , from the highest to the lowest . Except indeed [yourself]4498-his eliza , as [I]4422-his cook now perceive . [I]4422-his cook will tell [you]4498-his eliza [my]4422-his cook suspicions , or more than suspicions [my]4422-his cook firm belief about [[your]4498-his eliza cousin]10254-your cousin , [Mr. Carne]356-carne . [I]4422-his cook can trust [you]4498-his eliza to keep this even from [[your]4498-his eliza father]6666-your father . [Caryl Carne]356-carne is [a spy]9509-a spy , in the pay of [the French]430-the french . "[4422-his cook] " [I]580-mr. shargeloes have long thought something , though not quite so bad as that , "[580-mr. shargeloes] [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow answered , calmly ; " because [he]356-carne has behaved to [us]10257-us so very strangely . [[My]380-miss twemlow mother]7685-my mother is [[his]356-carne own father 's sister]10259-his own father 's sister , as [you]4498-his eliza know , and yet [he]356-carne has never dined with [us]10257-us more than once , and then [he]356-carne scarcely said a word to [any one]6859-any one . And [he]356-carne never yet has asked [us]10257-us to visit [him]356-carne at [the castle]7643-the castle ; though for that [we]10257-us can make all allowance , of course , because of [its]7643-the castle sad condition . Then [everybody]1350-everybody thought [he]356-carne had taken to smuggling , and after all [his]356-carne losses , [no one]6581-no one blamed [him]356-carne , especially as all [the Carnes]271-carne had done it , even when [they]10264-they were [the owners of [the land]701-the land]10265-the owners of the land . But ever since [poor Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman , [[our]10257-us church - warden]10267-our church - warden , tried to destroy [himself]301-mr. cheeseman with [his]301-mr. cheeseman own rope , all [the parish]6537-the parish began to doubt about the smuggling , because it pays so well and makes [the people]8901-the people very cheerful . But from something [he]356-carne had seen , [[my]380-miss twemlow father]860-my father felt quite certain that the true explanation was smuggling . "[380-miss twemlow] " Indeed ! Do [you]580-mr. shargeloes know at all what it was [he]356-carne saw , and when , and under what circumstances ? "[4422-his cook] [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes put these questions with more urgency than [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow liked . " Really [I]580-mr. shargeloes can not tell [you]580-mr. shargeloes all those things ; they are scarcely of general interest . [[My]580-mr. shargeloes dear father]7373-my dear father said little about it : all knowledge is denied in [this good world]10272-this good world to [women]6760-women . But no doubt [he]7373-my dear father would tell [you]580-mr. shargeloes , if [you]580-mr. shargeloes asked [him]7373-my dear father , when there were [no ladies present]10274-no ladies present . "[580-mr. shargeloes] " [I]580-mr. shargeloes will , "[580-mr. shargeloes] said [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes . " [He]7373-my dear father is most judicious ; [he]7373-my dear father knows when to speak , and when to hold [his]7373-my dear father tongue . And [I]580-mr. shargeloes think that [you]580-mr. shargeloes combine with beauty one of those two gifts which is the utmost to be expected . "[580-mr. shargeloes] " [Percival]580-mr. shargeloes , [you]580-mr. shargeloes put things very nicely , which is all that could be expected of [a man]6583-a man . But do take [my]580-mr. shargeloes advice in this matter , and say no more about it . "[580-mr. shargeloes] [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes feigned to comply , and perhaps at the moment meant to do so . But unluckily [he]580-mr. shargeloes was in an enterprising temper , proud of recovered activity , and determined to act up to the phosphate supplied by fish diet . Therefore when [the Rector]909-the rector , rejoicing in an outlet for [his]909-the rector long pent - up discoveries , and regarding [this sage man]4502-this sage man as [one of [[his]909-the rector family]7634-his family]4503-one of his family , repeated the whole of [his]909-the rector adventure at [Carne Castle]271-carne , [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes said , briefly , " It must be seen to . "[580-mr. shargeloes] " [Stubbard]414-maggie has been [there]892-there , "[299-mr. twemlow] replied [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , repenting perhaps of [his]580-mr. shargeloes confidence ; " [Stubbard]414-maggie has made an official inspection , which relieves [us]10277-us of all concern with it . "[299-mr. twemlow] " [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard is [an ass]10278-an ass . It is a burning shame that important affairs should be entrusted to [such fellows]10279-such fellows . [The country]6571-the country is in peril , deadly peril ; and [every Englishman]7110-every englishman is bound to act as if [he]7110-every englishman were [an officer]4393-an officer . "[580-mr. shargeloes] That very same evening [Carne]271-carne rode back to [[his]271-carne ruins]1789-his ruins in a very grim state of mind . [He]271-carne had received from [the Emperor]589-the emperor a curt and haughty answer to [his]271-carne last appeal for immediate action , and the prospect of another gloomy winter here , with dangers thickening round [him]271-carne , and no motion to enliven [them]4506-them , was almost more than [he]271-carne could endure . The nights were drawing in , and a damp fog from [the sea]706-the sea had drizzled the trees , and the ivy , and even [his]271-carne own moustache with cold misery . " Bring [me]271-carne a lantern , "[271-carne] [he]271-carne said to [old Jerry]366-jerry , as [he]271-carne swung [his]271-carne stiff legs from the back of the jaded horse , " and the little flask of oil with the feather in it . It is high time to put [the Inspector]10109-the inspector 's step in order . "[271-carne] [Jerry Bowles]366-jerry , whose back and knees were bent with rheumatism and dull service , trotted like a horse who has become too stiff to walk for the things commanded , and came back with them . Then [[his]271-carne master]1021-his master , without a word , strode towards the passage giving entry to [the vaults which [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard had not seen the vaults containing all the powder]4509-the vaults which stubbard had not seen the vaults containing all the powder , and the weapons for arming [the peasantry of [England]2-england , whom [Napoleon]385-napoleon fondly expected to rise in [his]385-napoleon favour at the sight of [his]385-napoleon eagles]4510-the peasantry of england , whom napoleon fondly expected to rise in his favour at the sight of his eagles . " How does it work ? Quite stiff with rust . [I]385-napoleon thought so . Nothing is ever in order , unless [I]385-napoleon see to it [myself]385-napoleon . Give [me]385-napoleon the lantern . Now oil the bearings thoroughly . Put the feather into the socket , and work the pin in and out , that the oil may go all round . Now pour in some oil from the lip of the flask ; but not upon the treadle , [you]1354-the old man old blockhead . Now do the other end the same . Ah , now it would go with the weight of a mouse ! [I]385-napoleon have a great mind to make [you]1354-the old man try it . "[385-napoleon] " What would [you]1354-the old man do , [sir]6639-sir , if [my]4511-my neck was broken ? Who would do [your]1354-the old man work , as [I]4511-my do ? "[4511-my] [They]4511-my were under an arch of mouldy stone , opening into [the deep dark vaults]4512-the deep dark vaults , where the faint light of the lantern glanced on burnished leather , brass , and steel , or fell without flash upon dull round bulk . [The old man]1354-the old man , kneeling on the round chalk - flints set in lime for the flooring of [the passage]6735-the passage , was handling the first step of narrow step - ladder leading to [the cellar - depth]4515-the cellar - depth . [This top step]4516-this top step had been taken out of [the old oak mortice]4517-the old oak mortice , and cut shorter , and then replaced in the frame , with an iron pin working in an iron collar , just as the gudgeon of a wheelbarrow revolves . [Any one stepping upon it unawares]4518-any one stepping upon it unawares would go down without the aid of any other step . " Goes like spittle now , [sir]6639-sir , "[366-jerry] said [old Jerry]366-jerry ; " but [I]366-jerry do n't want no more harm in this crick of life . [The Lord]10286-the lord be pleased to keep [all [them]10287-all them examiners Examiners]10287-all them examiners at [home]788-home . Might have none to find [their]10287-all them examiners corpusses until next leap - year . [I]366-jerry hope with all [my]366-jerry heart [they]10287-all them examiners wo n't come poking [their]10287-all them examiners long noses here . "[366-jerry] " Well , [I]271-carne rather hope [they]10287-all them examiners will . [They]10287-all them examiners want a lesson in [this neighbourhood]10289-this neighbourhood , "[271-carne] muttered [Carne]271-carne , who was shivering , and hungry , and unsweetened . CHAPTER XLVIII [MOTHER SCUDAMORE]590-mother scudamore If [we]4519-we want to know how a tree or flower has borne the gale that flogged last night , or the frost that stung the morning , the only sure plan is to go and see . And the only way to understand how [a friend]828-a friend has taken affliction is to go if it may be done without intrusion and let [him]828-a friend tell [you]4521-you , if [he]828-a friend likes . [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling was so much vexed when [he]332-admiral darling heard of [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore 's capture by [the French]430-the french , and duty compelled [him]332-admiral darling to inform [the mother]1193-the mother , that [he]332-admiral darling would rather have ridden a thousand miles upon barley - bread than face [her]1193-the mother . [He]332-admiral darling knew how the whole of [her]1193-the mother life was now bound up with the fortunes of [[her]1193-the mother son]1738-her son , and [he]332-admiral darling longed to send [Faith]315-faith with the bad news , as [he]332-admiral darling had sent [her]1193-the mother with the good before ; but [he]332-admiral darling feared that it might seem unkind . So [he]332-admiral darling went [himself]332-admiral darling , with the hope of putting the best complexion upon it , yet fully expecting sad distress , and perhaps a burst of weeping . But [the lady]1524-the lady received [his]332-admiral darling tidings in a manner that surprised [him]332-admiral darling . At first [she]1524-the lady indulged in a tear or two , but [they]4525-they only introduced a smile . " In some ways it is a sad thing , "[1524-the lady] [she]1524-the lady said , " and will be a terrible blow to [him]1738-her son , just when [he]1738-her son was rising so fast in the service . But [we]10290-we must not rebel more than [we]10290-we can help , against the will of [the Lord]10291-the lord , [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling . "[1524-the lady] " How philosophical , and how commonplace ! "[747-the admiral] thought [the Admiral]747-the admiral ; but [he]332-admiral darling only bowed , and paid [her]1524-the lady some compliment upon [her]1524-the lady common - sense . " Perhaps [you]747-the admiral scarcely understand [my]332-admiral darling views , and perhaps [I]332-admiral darling am wrong in having them , "[332-admiral darling] [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore continued , quietly . " [[My]547-lady scudamore son]847-my son 's advancement is very dear to [me]547-lady scudamore , and this will of course retard it . But [I]547-lady scudamore care most of all for [his]1738-her son life , and now that will be safe for a long while . [They]10293-they never kill [[their]10293-they prisoners]10294-their prisoners , do [they]10293-they ? "[547-lady scudamore] " No , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , no . [They]10293-they behave very well to [them]10294-their prisoners ; better , [I]332-admiral darling 'm afraid , than [we]10296-we do to [ours]10296-we . [They]10293-they treat [them]10294-their prisoners quite as [guests]10297-guests , when [they]10294-their prisoners fall into good hands . Though [Napoleon]385-napoleon [himself]385-napoleon is not too mild in that way . "[332-admiral darling] " [[My]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch son]847-my son has fallen into very good hands , as [you]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch [yourself]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch assure [me]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch that [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes , [a gallant officer and kind gentleman]10299-a gallant officer and kind gentleman , as [I]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch know from [[your]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch daughter]6627-your daughter 's description . [Blyth]429-scudamore is quite equal to [Lord Nelson]276-nelson in personal daring , and possibly not behind [him]276-nelson in abilities . Consider how shockingly poor [Nelson]276-nelson has been injured , and [he]276-nelson feels convinced [himself]276-nelson that [they]10301-they will have [his]276-nelson life at last . [No officer]10302-no officer can be [a hero]1465-a hero without getting very sad wounds , and perhaps losing [his]276-nelson life . [Every one who does [his]276-nelson duty]10304-every one who does his duty must at least be wounded . "[4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch] [The Admiral , who had never received a scratch]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch , was not at all charmed with this view of naval duty ; but [he]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch was too polite to enter protest , and only made one of [his]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch old - fashioned scrapes . " [I]1524-the lady am sure every time [I]1524-the lady have heard a gun coming from [the sea]706-the sea , and especially after dark , "[1524-the lady] [the lady]1524-the lady resumed , without thinking of [him]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch , " it has made [me]1524-the lady miserable to know that [probably Blyth]429-scudamore was rushing into some deadly conflict . But now [I]1524-the lady shall feel that [he]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch can not do that ; and [I]1524-the lady hope [they]10301-they will keep [him]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch until the fighting grows milder . [He]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch used to send [me]1524-the lady all [his]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch money , [poor dear boy]10306-poor dear boy ! And now [I]1524-the lady shall try to send [him]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch some of [mine]1524-the lady , if it can be arranged about bank - notes . And now [I]1524-the lady can do it very easily , thanks to [your]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch kindness , [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling , [[his]332-admiral darling father 's best friend]10307-his father 's best friend , and [his]332-admiral darling own , and [mine]1524-the lady . "[1524-the lady] [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore shed another tear or two , not of sorrow , but of pride , while [she]547-lady scudamore put [her]547-lady scudamore hand into [her]547-lady scudamore pocket , as if to begin the remittance at once . " [You]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch owe [me]747-the admiral no thanks , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , "[747-the admiral] said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , smiling ; " if any thanks are due , they are due to [the King]6893-the king , for remembering at last what [he]6893-the king should have done before . "[747-the admiral] " Would [he]6893-the king ever have thought of [me]1524-the lady , but for [you]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch ? It is useless to talk in that way , [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling ; it only increases the obligation , which [I]1524-the lady must entreat [you]332-admiral darling not to do . How [I]1524-the lady wish [I]1524-the lady could help [you]332-admiral darling in anything ! "[1524-the lady] " Every day [you]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch are helping [me]747-the admiral , "[747-the admiral] [he]747-the admiral replied , with truth ; " although [I]747-the admiral am away too often to know all about it , or even to thank [you]4527-the admiral , who had never received a scratch . [I]747-the admiral hope [[my]747-the admiral dear]6598-my dear [Faith]315-faith has persuaded [you]332-admiral darling not to leave [us]10311-us for the winter , as [you]332-admiral darling threatened . "[747-the admiral] " [Faith]315-faith can persuade [me]1524-the lady to anything [she]315-faith pleases . [She]315-faith possesses the power of [her]315-faith name , "[1524-the lady] replied [the lady]1524-the lady ; " but the power is not called for , when the persuasion is so pleasant . For a month , [I]1524-the lady must be away to visit [[my]1524-the lady dear mother]9697-my dear mother , as [I]1524-the lady always have done at this time of year ; and then , but for one thing , [I]1524-the lady would return most gladly . For [I]1524-the lady am very selfish , [you]332-admiral darling must know , [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling [I]1524-the lady have a better chance of hearing of [[my]1524-the lady dear son]10313-my dear son at [these head - quarters of the defence of [England]2-england]10314-these head - quarters of the defence of england , than [I]1524-the lady should have even in [London]16-london . "[1524-the lady] " Certainly , "[747-the admiral] cried [the Admiral]747-the admiral , who magnified [[his]747-the admiral office]4532-his office ; ' such a number of despatches pass through [my]0-i hands ; and if [I]0-i ca n't make them out , why , [[my]0-i daughter]4533-my daughter [Dolly]277-dolly can . [I]0-i do n't suppose , [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore , that even when [you]547-lady scudamore lived in [the midst of [the world]695-the world]4534-the midst of the world [you]547-lady scudamore ever saw [any girl half so clever as [my]0-i Dolly]4536-any girl half so clever as my dolly . [I]0-i do n't let [her]277-dolly know it that would never do , of course but [she]277-dolly always gets the best of [me]0-i , upon almost any question . " [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling , for the moment , forgot [his]332-admiral darling best manners , and spread [his]332-admiral darling coat so that [one]6539-one might see between [his]332-admiral darling legs . "[277-dolly] [I]0-i stand like this , " [he]332-admiral darling said , "[277-dolly] and [she]277-dolly stands there ; and [I]0-i take [her]277-dolly to task for not paying [her]277-dolly bills for some of [those fellows]7960-those fellows have had to come to [me]0-i , which is not as it should be in [a country place]4538-a country place , where [people]944-people do n't understand the fashionable system . [She]277-dolly stands there , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , and [I]0-i feel as sure as if [I]0-i were [an English twenty - four]4541-an english twenty - four bearing down upon [a Frenchman of fifty guns]4542-a frenchman of fifty guns , that [she]277-dolly can only haul [her]277-dolly colours down and rig out gangway ladders when , bless [me]0-i and keep [me]0-i ! [I]0-i am carried by surprise , and driven under hatchways , and if there is a guinea in [my]0-i hold , it flies into [[the enemy]6515-the enemy 's locker]4544-the enemy 's locker ! If it happened only once , [I]0-i should think nothing of it . But when [I]0-i know exactly what is coming , and have double - shotted every gun , and set up hammock - nettings , and taken uncommon care to have the weather - gage , ' tis [the Devil]7338-the devil , [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore excuse [me]0-i , [madam]8980-madam ' tis the Devil to a ditty - bag that [I]0-i have [her]277-dolly at [my]0-i mercy . And yet it always comes to money out of pocket , [madam]8980-madam ! " "[277-dolly] [She]277-dolly certainly has a great power over [gentlemen]3310-gentlemen " [[Blyth]429-scudamore 's mother]10316-blyth 's mother smiled demurely , as if [she]10316-blyth 's mother were sorry to confess it ; "[277-dolly] but [she]277-dolly is exceedingly young , [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling , and every allowance must be made for [her]277-dolly . " "[332-admiral darling] And by [the Lord Harry]591-the lord harry , [she]277-dolly gets it , [madam]8980-madam . [She]277-dolly takes uncommonly good care of that . But what is the one thing [you]0-i mentioned that would prevent [you]0-i from coming back to [us]4550-us with pleasure ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i scarcely like to speak of it . But it is about that self - same [Dolly]277-dolly . [She]277-dolly is not fond of advice , and [she]277-dolly knows how quick [she]277-dolly is , and that makes [her]277-dolly resent a word from [slower people]4551-slower people . [She]277-dolly has taken it into [her]277-dolly head , [I]0-i fear , that [I]0-i am here as a restraint upon [her]277-dolly ; [a sort of lady spy]4552-a sort of lady spy , [a duenna]4553-a duenna , [a dictatress , all combined in one , and all unpleasant]4554-a dictatress , all combined in one , and all unpleasant . This often makes [me]0-i fancy that [I]0-i have no right to be [here]6711-here . And then [your]0-i sweet Faith comes , and all is smooth again . " "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly has the least little possible touch of the vixen about [her]277-dolly . [I]0-i have found it out lately , " said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , as if [he]0-i were half doubtful still ; "[276-nelson] [Nelson]276-nelson told [me]0-i so , and [I]0-i was angry with [him]276-nelson . But [I]0-i believe [he]276-nelson was right , as [he]276-nelson generally is . [His]276-nelson one eye sees more than a score of [mine]0-i would . But , [[my]0-i dear madam]4556-my dear madam , if that is [your]4556-my dear madam only objection to coming back to [us]4557-us , or rather to [[my]0-i daughters]6613-my daughters , [I]0-i beg [you]4556-my dear madam not to let it weigh a feather 's weight with [you]4556-my dear madam . Or , at any rate , enhance the obligation to [us]4557-us , by putting it entirely on one side . [Dolly]277-dolly has the very finest heart in all [the world]695-the world ; not so steady perhaps as [Faith]315-faith 's , nor quite so fair to [other people]1136-other people , but wonderfully warm , ma'am , and as sound as as a roach . " [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore could not help laughing a little , and [she]547-lady scudamore hoped for [[her]547-lady scudamore son]1738-her son 's sake that this account was true . [Her]547-lady scudamore gratitude and good - will to [the Admiral]747-the admiral , as well as [her]547-lady scudamore duty to [[her]547-lady scudamore son]1738-her son , made [her]547-lady scudamore give the promise sought for ; and [she]547-lady scudamore began to prepare for [her]547-lady scudamore journey at once , that [she]547-lady scudamore might be back in good time for the winter . But [she]547-lady scudamore felt very doubtful , at leaving [the Hall]6574-the hall , whether [she]547-lady scudamore had done quite right in keeping [her]547-lady scudamore suspicions of [Dolly]277-dolly from [[Dolly]277-dolly 's father]10322-dolly 's father . For with eyes which were sharpened by jealousy for the interests , or at least the affections , of [[her]547-lady scudamore son]1738-her son , [she]547-lady scudamore had long perceived that [[his]1738-her son lady]10324-his lady - love was playing a dangerous game with [Caryl Carne]356-carne . Sometimes [she]547-lady scudamore believed that [she]547-lady scudamore ought to speak of this , for the good of [the family]730-the family ; because [she]547-lady scudamore felt the deepest mistrust and dislike of [Carne]356-carne , who strictly avoided [her]547-lady scudamore whenever [he]356-carne could ; but on the other hand [she]547-lady scudamore found the subject most delicate and difficult to handle . For [she]547-lady scudamore had taken good care at the outset not to be here upon any false pretences . At the very first interview with [[her]547-lady scudamore host]10326-her host [she]547-lady scudamore had spoken of [Blyth]429-scudamore 's attachment to [[his]429-scudamore younger daughter]3398-his younger daughter , of which [the Admiral]747-the admiral had heard already from [that youthful sailor]10329-that youthful sailor . And [the Admiral]747-the admiral had simply said , as in [Captain Twemlow]473-twemlow 's case : "[4564-she] Let [us]4561-us leave [them]4562-them to [themselves]4562-them . [I]0-i admire [the young man]861-the young man . If [she]4564-she likes [him]861-the young man , [I]0-i shall make no objection , when [they]4562-them are old enough , and things are favourable . " And now if [she]547-lady scudamore told [him]747-the admiral of the other love - affair , it would look like jealousy of [a rival]10331-a rival . Perhaps a hundred times a day , as [her]547-lady scudamore love for gentle [Faith]315-faith grew faster than [her]547-lady scudamore liking for [the sprightly Dolly]592-the sprightly dolly , [she]547-lady scudamore would sigh that [[her]547-lady scudamore son]1738-her son did not see things like [herself]547-lady scudamore ; but bitter affliction had taught [her]547-lady scudamore that the course of this life follows [our]4565-our own wishes about as much as [another man]9922-another man 's dog heeds [our]4565-our whistle . But , for all that , [this good lady]10334-this good lady hoped some day to see things come round as [she]547-lady scudamore would like to bring [them]10335-them . "[4564-she] No wonder that [we]4565-our like [[her]4566-her son]1738-her son so much , " said [Faith]315-faith when [they]4565-our had done waving handkerchiefs at [the great yellow coach]10336-the great yellow coach going slowly up [the hill]890-the hill , with its vast wicker basket behind , and [the guard]10338-the guard perched over [it]10336-the great yellow coach with [his]1738-her son blunderbus ; "[4565-our] [he]1738-her son takes after [[his]1738-her son mother]6535-his mother in so many ways . [They]4569-they are both so simple and unsuspicious , and [they]4569-they make the best of every one . " "[4569-they] Including [themselves]4569-they , [I]0-i suppose , " answered [Dolly]592-the sprightly dolly . "[4569-they] Well [I]0-i like [people who have something on [their]4570-people who have something on their minds , and make the worst of everybody minds , and make the worst of [everybody]1350-everybody]4570-people who have something on their minds , and make the worst of everybody . [They]4570-people who have something on their minds , and make the worst of everybody have so much more to talk about . " "[4570-people who have something on their minds , and make the worst of everybody] [You]0-i should never try to be sarcastic , [dear]6572-dear . And [you]0-i know that [you]0-i do n't mean it . [I]0-i am sure [you]0-i do n't like to have the worst made of [yourself]0-i . " "[0-i] Oh , [I]0-i have long been used to that . And [I]0-i never care about it , when [I]0-i know it is not true . [I]0-i am sure that [Mother Scudamore]590-mother scudamore runs [me]0-i down , when [I]0-i am out of hearing . [I]0-i never did like [those perfect people]4573-those perfect people . " "[0-i] [Mother Scudamore]590-mother scudamore , indeed ! [You]0-i are getting into a low way of talking , which is not at all pretty in [a girl]4574-a girl . And [I]0-i never heard [her]4575-she say an unkind word about [you]0-i . Though [she]4575-she may not have found [you]0-i quite so perfect as [she]4575-she hoped . " "[0-i] [I]0-i tell [you]0-i , [Miss Darling]277-dolly , " cried [Dolly]277-dolly , with [her]277-dolly bright colour deepened , and [her]277-dolly grey eyes flashing , "[0-i] that [I]0-i do n't care a something that [papa]6834-papa often says what [she]6834-papa thinks about [me]0-i , or [you]0-i either . [I]0-i know that [she]6834-papa has come here to spy out all [my]0-i ways . " "[6834-papa] [You]0-i should not have any to be spied out , [Dolly]277-dolly , " [Faith]315-faith answered , with some sternness , and a keen look at [[her]315-faith sister]6807-her sister , whose eyes fell beneath [her]315-faith gaze . "[277-dolly] [You]0-i will be sorry , when [you]0-i think of what [you]0-i said to [me]0-i , who have done nothing whatever to offend [you]0-i . But that is a trifle compared with acting unfairly to [[our]4577-they father]4578-our father . [Father]345-father is [the kindest man that ever lived]4579-the kindest man that ever lived ; but [he]345-father can be stern in great matters , [I]0-i warn [you]0-i . If [he]345-father ever believes that [you]0-i have deceived [him]345-father , [you]0-i will never be again to [him]345-father what [you]0-i have always been . " [They]4577-they had sent [the carriage]3958-the carriage [home]788-home that [they]4577-they might walk across [the fields]2442-the fields , and this little scene between [the sisters]10343-the sisters took place upon a foot - path which led back to [[their]4577-they grounds]10344-their grounds . [Dolly]277-dolly knew that [she]277-dolly was in the wrong , and that increased [her]277-dolly anger . "[345-father] So [you]0-i are another spy upon [me]0-i , [I]0-i suppose . ' Tis a pretty thing to have [one 's sister]4580-one 's sister for [an old duenna]4581-an old duenna . Pray who gave [you]0-i authority to lord it over [me]0-i ? " "[0-i] [You]0-i know as well as [I]0-i do " [Faith]315-faith spoke with a smile of superior calmness , as [Dolly]277-dolly tossed [her]277-dolly head "[0-i] that [I]0-i am about [the last person in [the world]695-the world]4582-the last person in the world to be [a spy]9509-a spy . Neither do [I]0-i ever lord it over [you]0-i . If anything , that matter is very much the other way . But being so much older , and [[your]0-i principal companion]4585-your principal companion , it would be very odd of [me]0-i , and as [I]0-i think most unkind , if [I]0-i did not take an interest in all [your]0-i goings on . " "[0-i] [My]0-i goings on ! What [a lady - like expression]4586-a lady - like expression ! Who has got into a low way of talking now ? Well , if [you]0-i please , [madam]8980-madam , what have [you]0-i found out ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i have found out nothing , and made no attempt to do so . But [I]0-i see that [you]0-i are altered very much from what [you]0-i used to be ; and [I]0-i am sure that there is something on [your]0-i mind . Why not tell [me]0-i all about it ? [I]0-i would promise to let it go no further , and [I]0-i would not pretend to advise , unless [you]0-i wished . [I]0-i am [[your]0-i only sister]4588-your only sister , and [we]4589-we have always been together . It would make [you]0-i so much more comfortable , [I]0-i am certain of that , in [your]0-i own mind , [darling]7330-darling . And [you]0-i know when [we]4589-we were [little girls]4591-little girls , [dear mother on [her]4592-dear mother on her death - bed death - bed]4592-dear mother on her death - bed put [her]4592-dear mother on her death - bed hands upon [our]4589-we heads and said , ' Be loving [sisters]4593-sisters always , and never let anything come between [you]0-i . ' And for [father]7004-father 's sake , too , [you]0-i should try to do it . Put aside all nonsense about [spies]4595-spies and domineering , and trust [me]0-i as [[your]0-i sister]4596-your sister , that 's [my]0-i own darling [Dolly]277-dolly . " "[277-dolly] How can [I]0-i resist [you]0-i ? [I]0-i will make a clean breast of it ; " [Dolly]277-dolly sighed deeply , but a wicked smile lay ambushed in [her]277-dolly bright eyes and upon [her]277-dolly rosy lips . "[0-i] The sad truth is that [my]0-i heart has been quite sore since [I]0-i heard the shocking tidings about poor old [Daddy Stokes]593-daddy stokes . [He]593-daddy stokes went to bed the other night with [his]593-daddy stokes best hat on , both [his]593-daddy stokes arms in an old muff [he]593-daddy stokes found in [the ditch]2443-the ditch , and [his]593-daddy stokes leathern breeches turned inside out . " "[593-daddy stokes] Then [the poor old man]4598-the poor old man had a cleaner breast than [yours]0-i , " cried [Faith]315-faith , who had prepared [her]315-faith heart and eyes for tears of sympathy ; "[593-daddy stokes] [he]593-daddy stokes goes upon [his]593-daddy stokes knees every night , stiff as they are , and [[his]593-daddy stokes granddaughter]4599-his granddaughter has to help [him]593-daddy stokes up . But as for [you]0-i , [you]0-i are [the most unfeeling , mocking , godless , unnatural creature that ever never cared what became of [anybody]838-anybody]4600-the most unfeeling , mocking , godless , unnatural creature that ever never cared what became of anybody . Here [we]4602-we are at the corner where [the path divides]4603-the path divides . [You]0-i go [home]788-home that way , and [I]0-i 'll go [home]788-home by this . " "[0-i] Well , [I]0-i 'm so glad ! [I]0-i really did believe that it was quite impossible to put [you]0-i in a rage . Now do n't be in a hurry , [dear]6572-dear , to beg [my]0-i pardon . " "[0-i] Of that [you]0-i may be quite sure , " cried [Faith]315-faith across [the corner of [the meadow]10346-the meadow where [the paths]10347-the paths diverged]10345-the corner of the meadow where the paths diverged ; "[0-i] [I]0-i never was less in a passion in [my]0-i life ; and it will be [your]0-i place to apologise . " [Dolly]277-dolly sent a merry laugh across the widening interval ; and [Faith]315-faith , who was just beginning to fear that [she]315-faith had been in a passion , was convinced by that laugh that [she]315-faith had not . But the weight lifted from [her]315-faith conscience fell more heavily upon [her]315-faith heart .[0-i] [CHAPTER XLIX EVIL COMMUNICATIONS]594-chapter xlix evil communications Although [she]4607-she pretended to be so merry , and really was so self - confident whenever [anybody]838-anybody wanted to help [her]4607-she , [Miss Dolly Darling]277-dolly , when left to [herself]4607-she , was not like [herself]4607-she , as it used to be . [Her]4607-she nature was lively , and [her]4607-she spirit very high ; [every one]1014-every one had petted [her]4607-she , before [she]4607-she could have earned it by aught except childish beauty ; and [no one]6581-no one had left off doing it , when [she]4607-she was bound to show better claim to it . All this made doubt , and darkness , and the sense of not being [[her]4607-she own mistress]4611-her own mistress , very snappish things to [her]4607-she , and [she]4607-she gained relief sweet - tempered as [she]4607-she was when pleased by a snap at [others]6525-others . For although [she]4607-she was not given , any more than [other young people]870-other young people are , to plaguesome self - inspection , [she]4607-she could not help feeling that [she]4607-she was no longer [the playful young Dolly that [she]4607-she loved so well]4614-the playful young dolly that she loved so well . A stronger , and clearer , yet more mysterious will than [her]4607-she own had conquered [hers]4607-she ; but [she]4607-she would not confess it , and yield entire obedience ; neither could [she]4607-she cast it off . [Her]4607-she pride still existed , as strong as ever , whenever temper roused it ; but there was too much of vanity in its composition , and too little of firm self - respect . Contempt from [a woman [she]4607-she could not endure]4615-a woman she could not endure ; neither from [a man]6583-a man , if made manifest ; but [Carne]356-carne so calmly took the upper hand , without any show of having it , that [she]4607-she fell more and more beneath [his]6583-a man influence . [He]6583-a man , knowing thoroughly what [he]6583-a man was about , did nothing to arouse resistance . So far as [he]6583-a man was capable of loving [any one]6859-any one , [he]6583-a man was now in love with [Dolly]277-dolly . [He]6583-a man admired [her]277-dolly quickness , and pretty girlish ways , and gaiety of nature so unlike [his]6583-a man own , and most of all [her]277-dolly beauty . [He]6583-a man had made up [his]6583-a man mind that [she]277-dolly should be [[his]6583-a man wife]6501-his wife when fitted for that dignity ; but [he]6583-a man meant to make [her]277-dolly useful first , and [he]6583-a man saw [his]6583-a man way to do so . [He]6583-a man knew that [she]277-dolly acted more and more as [[[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's secretary]4620-her father 's secretary , for [she]277-dolly wrote much faster than [[her]277-dolly sister]6807-her sister Faith , and was quicker in catching up a meaning . Only it was needful to sap [her]277-dolly little prejudices candour , to wit , and the sense of trust , and above all , patriotic feeling . [He]6583-a man rejoiced when [he]6583-a man heard that [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore was gone , and [the Rector]909-the rector had taken [[his]909-the rector wife]6501-his wife and [daughter]2226-daughter for change of air to [Tunbridge Wells]207-tunbridge wells , [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow being seriously out of health through anxiety about [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes . For [that gentleman]1788-that gentleman had disappeared , without a line or message , just when [Mr. Furkettle]344-mr. furkettle , [the chief lawyer in [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood]4626-the chief lawyer in the neighbourhood , was beginning to prepare the marriage - settlement ; and although [[his]344-mr. furkettle cook]4422-his cook and [house - maid]4423-house - maid were furious at the story , [Mrs. Blocks]581-mrs. blocks had said , and [all the parish]4630-all the parish now believed , that [Sir Parsley Sugarloaf]579-sir parsley sugarloaf had flown away to [Scotland]208-scotland rather than be brought to book that fatal part of the Prayer - book by [the Rector]909-the rector and [three or four brother clergymen]4632-three or four brother clergymen . This being so , and [Frank Darling]307-frank absorbed in [London]16-london with the publication of another batch of poems , dedicated to [Napoleon]385-napoleon , while [Faith]315-faith stood aloof with [her]315-faith feelings hurt , and [the Admiral]747-the admiral stood off and on in the wearisome cruise of duty , [Carne]356-carne had the coast unusually clear for the entry and arrangement of [his]356-carne contraband ideas . [He]356-carne met [the fair Dolly]335-dolly almost every day , and [their]4634-they interviews did not grow shorter , although the days were doing so . " [You]335-dolly should have been born in [France]45-france , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , one bright November morning , when [they]4634-they sat more comfortable than [they]4634-they had any right to be , upon the very same seat where [the honest but hapless Captain Scuddy]4635-the honest but hapless captain scuddy had tried to venture to lisp [his]4635-the honest but hapless captain scuddy love ; " that is [the land [you]335-dolly belong to]10348-the land you belong to , [darling]7330-darling , by beauty and manners and mind and taste , and most of all by [your]335-dolly freedom from prejudice , and great liberality of sentiment . "[356-carne] " But [I]335-dolly thought [we]4634-they were quite as good - looking in [England]2-england ; "[335-dolly] [Dolly]335-dolly lifted [her]335-dolly long black lashes , with a flash which might challenge the brilliance of any French eyes ; " but of course [you]356-carne know best . [I]335-dolly know nothing of [French ladies]10350-french ladies . "[335-dolly] " Do n't be [a fool]6566-a fool , [Dolly]335-dolly ; "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne spoke rudely , but made up for it in another way . " There never was [a French girl]10352-a french girl to equal [you]335-dolly in loveliness ; but [you]335-dolly must not suppose that [you]335-dolly beat [them]10350-french ladies all round . One point particularly [you]335-dolly are far behind in . [A French woman]7313-a french woman leaves all political questions , and national matters , and public affairs , entirely to [[her]7313-a french woman husband]911-her husband , or [[her]7313-a french woman lover]10355-her lover , as the case may be . Whatever [he]911-her husband wishes is the law for [her]7313-a french woman . [[Thy]10356-thy gods]10357-thy gods shall be [[my]356-carne gods]10358-my gods . "[356-carne] " But [you]356-carne said [they]10350-french ladies had great liberality of sentiment , and now [you]356-carne say [they]10350-french ladies have no opinions of [their]10350-french ladies own ! How can the two things go together ? "[335-dolly] " Very easily , "[356-carne] said [Carne]356-carne , who was accustomed to be baffled by such little sallies ; " [they]10350-french ladies take [their]10350-french ladies opinions from [[their]10350-french ladies husbands]10359-their husbands , who are always liberal . This produces happiness on both sides a state of things unknown in [England]2-england . Let [me]356-carne tell [you]356-carne of something important , mainly as it concerns [yourself]356-carne , [sweet Dolly]595-dolly . [The French]430-the french are certain to unite with [England]2-england , and then [we]10360-we shall be [the grandest nation in [the world]695-the world]10361-the grandest nation in the world . [No power in [Europe]47-europe]10363-no power in europe can stand before [us]10360-we . All will be freedom , and civilization , and great ideas , and fine taste in dress . [I]356-carne shall recover [the large estates]10364-the large estates , that would now be mine , but for [usury]10365-usury and fraud . And [you]356-carne will be one of [the first ladies in [the world]695-the world]10366-the first ladies in the world , as nature has always intended [you]356-carne to be . "[356-carne] " That sounds very well ; but how is it to be done ? How can [France]45-france unite with [England]2-england , when [they]45-france are [bitter enemies]10368-bitter enemies ? Is [France]45-france to conquer [England]2-england first ? Or are [we]10360-we to conquer [France]45-france , as [we]10360-we always used to do ? "[335-dolly] " That would be a hard job now , when [France]45-france is [the mistress of [the Continent]54-the continent]10369-the mistress of the continent . No , there need be no conquering , [sweet Dolly]595-dolly , but only a little removal . The true interest of [this country]8433-this country is as [that mighty party]10371-that mighty party , [the Whigs]9965-the whigs , perceive to get rid of all the paltry forms and dry bones of [a dynasty which is no more English than [Napoleon]385-napoleon is]10373-a dynasty which is no more english than napoleon is , and to join [that great man]1633-that great man in [his]1633-that great man warfare against all oppression . [[Your]595-dolly brother]8432-your brother [Frank]307-frank is [a leading spirit]10376-a leading spirit ; [he]307-frank has long cast off that wretched insular prejudice which defeats all good . In the grand new scheme of universal right , which must prevail very shortly , [Frank Darling]307-frank will obtain that foremost place to which [his]307-frank noble views entitle [him]307-frank . [You]595-dolly , as [[his]307-frank sister]9173-his sister , and [[my]335-dolly wife]7703-my wife , will be adored almost as much as [you]595-dolly could wish . "[335-dolly] " It sounds very grand , "[595-dolly] answered [Dolly]595-dolly , with a smile , though a little alarmed at this turn of it ; " but what is to become of [the King]6893-the king , and [Queen]9023-queen , and [all the royal family]10381-all the royal family ? And what is [[my]595-dolly father]860-my father to do , and Faith ? Although [she]7703-my wife has not behaved well to [me]595-dolly . "[595-dolly] " Those details will be arranged to [everybody]1350-everybody 's satisfaction . Little prejudices will subside , when it is seen that they are useless . Every possible care will be taken not to injure [any one]6859-any one . "[335-dolly] " But how is it all to be done ? "[595-dolly] asked [Dolly]595-dolly , whose mind was practical , though romantic . " Are [the French]430-the french to land , and overrun [the country]6571-the country ? [I]595-dolly am sure [I]595-dolly never should agree to that . Are all [[our]10386-our defenders]10387-our defenders to be thrown into [prison]8459-prison ? "[595-dolly] " Certainly not . There will be no [prisons]10389-prisons . [The French]430-the french might have to land , as a matter of form ; but not to overrun [the country]6571-the country , only to secure [British]416-british liberties and justice . [All sensible people]10391-all sensible people would hasten to join [them]430-the french , and any opposition would be quenched at once . Then such a glorious condition of [mankind]696-mankind would ensue as has never been known in [this world]1329-this world peace , wealth , universal happiness , gaiety , dancing everywhere , no more shabby clothes , [no more dreary Sundays]10394-no more dreary sundays . How do [you]595-dolly like the thought of it ? "[335-dolly] " Well , some of it sounds very nice ; but [I]335-dolly do n't see the use of universal justice . Justice means having [one]6539-one 's own rights ; and it is impossible for [everybody]1350-everybody to do that , because of [other people]1136-other people . And as for [the French]430-the french coming to put things right , [they]430-the french had better attend to [their]430-the french own affairs first . And as if [any Englishman]1856-any englishman would permit it ! Why , even [Frank]307-frank would mount [his]307-frank wig and gown for [he]307-frank is [a full - fledged barrister]10399-a full - fledged barrister now , [you]595-dolly know , and come and help to push [them]430-the french back into [the sea]706-the sea . And [I]335-dolly hope that [you]595-dolly would do so too . [I]335-dolly am not going to marry [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman . [You]595-dolly belong to [an old English family]10402-an old english family , and [you]595-dolly were born in [England]2-england , and [your]595-dolly name is English , and the property that ought to belong to [you]595-dolly . [I]335-dolly hope [you]595-dolly do n't consider [yourself]595-dolly [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman because [[your]595-dolly mother]7019-your mother is [a great French lady]10405-a great french lady , after so many generations of [Carnes]271-carne , all English , every bit of [them]10402-an old english family . [I]335-dolly am [an English girl]10406-an english girl , and [I]335-dolly care very little for things that [I]335-dolly do n't see such as justice , liberty , rights of [people]944-people , and all that . But [I]335-dolly do care about [[my]335-dolly relations]10408-my relations , and [[our]10409-our friends]9369-our friends , and [the people that live here]10411-the people that live here , and [the boats]1148-the boats , and all the trees , and the land that belongs to [[my]335-dolly father]860-my father . Very likely [you]10414-you would want to take that away , and give it to [some miserable Frenchman]10415-some miserable frenchman . "[335-dolly] " [Dolly]595-dolly , [[my]271-carne dear]6598-my dear , [you]595-dolly must not be excited , "[271-carne] [Carne]271-carne answered , in the manner of [a father]10196-a father ; " powerful as [your]595-dolly comprehension is , for the moment these things are beyond it . [Your]595-dolly meaning is excellent , very good , very great ; but to bring it to bear requires further information . [We]10409-our will sit by the side of [the sea]706-the sea to - morrow , [darling]7330-darling , if [you]595-dolly grant [me]10196-a father a view of [your]595-dolly loveliness again ; and there [you]595-dolly will see things in a larger light than upon this narrow bench , with [[your]595-dolly father]6666-your father 's trees around [us]10409-our , and [[your]595-dolly father]6666-your father 's cows enquiring whether [I]10196-a father am good to eat . Get away , [cow]10421-cow ! Do [you]8236-this man take [me]10196-a father for a calf ? "[10196-a father] One of the cows best loved by [Dolly]595-dolly , who was very fond of good animals , had come up to ask who [this man]8236-this man was that had been sitting [here]6711-here so long with [her]595-dolly . [She]595-dolly was gifted with a white face and large soft eyes even beyond the common measure of a cow short little horns , that [she]595-dolly would scarcely think of pushing even at a dog unless [he]8236-this man made mouths at [[her]595-dolly infant]4639-her infant , a flat broad nose ever genial to be rubbed , and a delicate fringe of finely pointed yellow hairs around [her]595-dolly pleasant nostrils and above [her]595-dolly clovery lips . With single - hearted charity and enviable faith [she]595-dolly was able to combine the hope that [Dolly]595-dolly had obtained [a lover as good as could be found upon a single pair of legs]4640-a lover as good as could be found upon a single pair of legs . [Carne]271-carne was attired with some bravery , of the French manner rather than the English , and [he]271-carne wanted no butter on [his]271-carne velvet and fine lace . So [he]271-carne swung round [his]271-carne cane of heavy snakewood at the cow , and struck [her]595-dolly poor horns so sharply that [her]595-dolly head went round . " Is that universal peace , and gentleness , and justice ? "[595-dolly] cried [Dolly]595-dolly , springing up and hastening to console [her]595-dolly cow . " Is this the way the lofty French redress [the wrongs of [England]2-england]10422-the wrongs of england ? What had [poor Dewlips]596-poor dewlips done , [I]595-dolly should like to know ? Kiss [me]595-dolly , [[my]595-dolly pretty]10423-my pretty , and tell [me]595-dolly how [you]595-dolly would like [the French army]9821-the french army to land , as a matter of form ? The form [you]595-dolly would take would be beef , [I]595-dolly 'm afraid ; not even good roast beef , but bouillon , potage , fricandeau , friture anything one can not taste any meat in ; and that is how [your]595-dolly wrongs would be redressed , after having had both [your]595-dolly horns knocked off . And about the same fate for [John Bull]402-john bull , [[your]595-dolly master]10425-your master , unless [he]402-john bull keeps [his]402-john bull horns well sharpened . Do [I]595-dolly not speak the truth , [monsieur]8199-monsieur ? "[595-dolly] When [Carne]271-carne did anything to vex [Miss Dolly]277-dolly which happened pretty often , for [he]271-carne could not stop to study much [her]277-dolly little prejudices [she]277-dolly addressed [him]271-carne as if [he]271-carne were [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman , never doubting that this must reduce [him]271-carne sadly in [his]271-carne self - esteem . " Never mind matters political , "[271-carne] [he]271-carne said , perceiving that [his]271-carne power must not be pressed until [he]271-carne had deepened its foundations ; " what are all the politics in [the world]695-the world compared with [your]277-dolly good opinion , [Beauty]440-beauty ? "[271-carne] [Dolly]277-dolly liked to be called " [Beauty]440-beauty , "[277-dolly] and the name always made [her]277-dolly try to deserve it by looking sweet . " [You]271-carne must be quite certain that [I]277-dolly would do nothing to injure [a country which contains [my]277-dolly Dolly]10428-a country which contains my dolly . And as for [Madam Cow]597-madam cow , [I]277-dolly will beg [her]597-madam cow pardon , though [my]277-dolly cane is hurt a great deal more than [her]597-madam cow precious horns are . Behold [me]277-dolly snap it in twain , although it is the only handsome one [I]277-dolly possess , because it has offended [you]597-madam cow ! "[277-dolly] " Oh , what a pity ! What a lovely piece of wood ! "[277-dolly] cried [Dolly]277-dolly ; and [they]4642-they parted on the best of terms , after a warm vow upon either side that no nasty politics should ever come between [them]4642-they . But [Carne]271-carne was annoyed and discontented . [He]271-carne came to [the edge of [the cliff]2116-the cliff]4643-the edge of the cliff that evening below [[his]271-carne ruined castle]4645-his ruined castle ; for there are [no cliffs at [Springhaven]3-springhaven]4646-no cliffs at springhaven , unless [the headland]1266-the headland deserves that name ; and there [he]271-carne sat gloomily for some hours , revolving the chances of [his]271-carne enterprise . The weather had changed since the morning , and a chill November wind began to urge the waves ashore . The sky was not very dark , but shredded with loose grey vapours from the west , where a heavy bank of clouds lay under the pale crescent of a watery moon . In the distance [two British cruisers]4648-two british cruisers shone , [light ships of [outlook , under easy sail]4650-outlook , under easy sail]4649-light ships of outlook , under easy sail , prepared to send the signal for a hundred leagues , from [ship to ship]4651-ship to ship and [cliff to cliff]4652-cliff to cliff , if [any of [England]2-england 's foes]4653-any of england 's foes appeared . [They]4648-two british cruisers shone upon [the dark sea]3703-the dark sea , with canvas touched by moonlight , and seemed ready to spring against the lowering sky , if it held any menace to [the land]701-the land [they]4648-two british cruisers watched , or the long reach of [water]4656-water [they]4648-two british cruisers had made [their]4648-two british cruisers own . " A pest upon those watch - dogs ! "[271-carne] muttered [Carne]271-carne . " [They]4648-two british cruisers are always wide - awake , and forever at [their]4648-two british cruisers stations . Instead of growing tired , [they]4648-two british cruisers get sharper every day . Even [Charron]403-charron can scarcely run through [them]4648-two british cruisers now . But [I]271-carne know who could do it , if [he]403-charron could only be trusted . With [a pilot - boat]10429-a pilot - boat it is a fine idea [a pilot - boat]10429-a pilot - boat entered as of [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge . [The Pebbleridge people]10431-the pebbleridge people hate [Springhaven]3-springhaven , through a feud of centuries , and [Springhaven]3-springhaven despises [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge . It would answer well , although the landing is so bad , and no anchorage possible in rough weather . [I]271-carne must try if [Dan Tugwell]282-dan will undertake it . [None of the rest]10432-none of the rest know [the coast]6872-the coast as [he]282-dan does , and [few of [them]10431-the pebbleridge people]10434-few of them have the bravery . But [Dan]282-dan is [a very sulky fellow]10435-a very sulky fellow , very difficult to manage . [He]282-dan will never betray [us]10436-us ; [he]282-dan is wonderfully grateful ; and after that battle with [the press - gang]10437-the press - gang , when [he]282-dan knocked down [the officer]3293-the officer and broke [his]282-dan arm , [he]282-dan will keep pretty clear of [the Union - jack]7945-the union - jack . But [he]282-dan goes about moping , and wondering , and mooning , as if [he]282-dan were wretched about what [he]282-dan has to do . Bless [my]271-carne soul , where is [my]271-carne invention ? [I]271-carne see the way to have [him]282-dan under [my]271-carne thumb . Reason is an old coat hanging on a peg ; passion is [the fool who puts it on and runs away with it]10440-the fool who puts it on and runs away with it . [Halloa]90-halloa ! Who are [you]90-halloa ? And what do [you]90-halloa want at such a time as this ? Surely [you]90-halloa can see that [I]271-carne am not at leisure now . Why , [Tugwell]282-dan , [I]271-carne thought that [you]282-dan were far away at [sea]766-sea ! "[271-carne] " So [I]357-carne was , [sir]6639-sir ; but [she]10443-she travels fast . [I]357-carne never would believe the old [London]16-london Trader could be driven through [the water]720-the water so . [Sam Polwhele]421-sam polwhele knows how to pile it on [a craft]10445-a craft , as well as [he]421-sam polwhele do upon [a man]6583-a man , [sir]6639-sir . [I]357-carne wo n't serve under [him]421-sam polwhele no more , nor [Captain Charcoal]598-captain charcoal either . [I]357-carne have done [my]357-carne duty by [you]6639-sir . [Squire Carne]357-carne , the same as [you]6639-sir did by [me]357-carne , [sir]6639-sir ; and thanking [you]6639-sir for finding [me]357-carne work so long , [my]357-carne meaning is to go upon the search to - morrow . "[357-carne] " What fools [they]10449-they must have been to let [this fellow]10450-this fellow come ashore ! "[357-carne] thought [Carne]357-carne , while [he]357-carne failed to see the wisest way to take it . " [Tugwell]282-dan , [you]282-dan can not do this with any honour , after [we]10451-we have shown [you]282-dan all the secrets of [our]10451-we enterprise . [You]282-dan know that what [we]10451-we do is of the very highest honour , kind and humane and charitable , though strictly forbidden by a most inhuman government . How would [you]282-dan like , if [you]282-dan were [a prisoner in [France]45-france]10452-a prisoner in france , to be debarred from all chance of getting any message from [[your]282-dan family]7209-your family , [[your]282-dan wife]8473-your wife , [[your]282-dan sweetheart]10455-your sweetheart , or [[your]282-dan children]1960-your children , from year 's end to year 's end , and perhaps be dead for months without [their]10457-their knowing anything about it ? "[357-carne] " Well , [sir]6639-sir , [I]357-carne should think it very hard indeed ; though , if [I]357-carne was dead , [I]357-carne should n't know much more about it . But , without reproach to [you]6639-sir , [I]357-carne can not make out altogether that [our]10451-we only business is to carry letters for [the prisoners]8005-the prisoners , as now may be in [England]2-england , from [[their]8005-the prisoners loving friends]10460-their loving friends to command in [[their]8005-the prisoners native country]9647-their native country . [I]357-carne wo n't say against [you]6639-sir , [sir]6639-sir , if [you]6639-sir say it is that is , to the outside of all [your]6639-sir knowledge . And twenty thousand of [them]8005-the prisoners may need letters by the sack . But what use [they]8005-the prisoners could make , [sir]6639-sir , of cannon as big as [I]357-carne be , and muskets that would kill [a man]6583-a man a hundred yards of distance , and bayonets more larger and more sharper than ever [I]357-carne see before , even with the Royal Volunteers this goes out of all [my]357-carne calculation . "[357-carne] " [Daniel]282-dan , [you]282-dan have expressed [your]282-dan views , which are remarkable as indeed they always are with [your]282-dan usual precision . But [you]282-dan have not observed things with equal accuracy . Do [you]282-dan know when a gun is past service ? "[357-carne] " No , [sir]6639-sir ; [I]357-carne never was [a poacher]10466-a poacher , no - how . [Squire Darling]303-squire darling , that is to say , [Sir Charles Darling]332-admiral darling now , according to [a chap on board]10467-a chap on board , [he]332-admiral darling was always so good upon [[his]332-admiral darling land]2994-his land that [nobody]843-nobody durst go a - poaching . "[357-carne] " [I]357-carne mean a cannon , [Dan]282-dan . [They]10470-they do n't poach with cannon yet , though [they]10470-they may come to do it , as the game - laws increase . Do [you]282-dan know when a cannon is unsafe to fire , though it may look as bright as ever , like a worn - out poker ? All those things that have frightened [you]282-dan are only meant for ornament . [You]282-dan know that [every ancient building]10471-every ancient building ought to have [[its]10471-every ancient building armoury]10472-its armoury , as [this castle]10473-this castle always had , until they were taken away and sold . [My]357-carne intention is to restore [it]10471-every ancient building , when [I]357-carne can afford to do so . And having a lot of worn - out weapons offered [me]357-carne for next to nothing , [I]357-carne seized the chance of bringing them . When times are better , and the war is over , [I]357-carne may find time to arrange them . But that is not of much importance . The great point is to secure the delivery of letters from [[their]10470-they native land]8713-their native land to [the brave men here as [prisoners]4390-prisoners]10475-the brave men here as prisoners . [I]357-carne can not afford to do that for nothing , though [I]357-carne make no profit out of it . [I]357-carne have so many things to think about that [I]357-carne scarcely know which to consider first . And after all , what matters to [us]10477-us whether [those poor men]855-those poor men are allowed to die , and be buried like dogs , without knowledge of [[their]855-those poor men friends]1281-their friends ? Why should [we]10477-us run the risk of being punished for [them]855-those poor men ? "[357-carne] " Well , [sir]6639-sir , that seems hard doctrine , if [I]357-carne may be allowed to say so , and not like [your]6639-sir kind - heartedness . [[Our]10477-us Government]3472-our government have no right to stop [them]10470-they of [their]10470-they letters . "[357-carne] " It is a cruel thing . But how are [we]10477-us to help [it]10482-it ? [The London Trader]172-london trader is too large for the purpose , and [she]172-london trader is under suspicion now . [I]357-carne tell [you]6639-sir everything , [Daniel]282-dan , because [I]357-carne know that [you]6639-sir are [a true - hearted fellow]10483-a true - hearted fellow , and far above all blabbing . [I]357-carne have thought once or twice of obtaining leave to purchase [a stout and handy [pilot - boat]10485-pilot - boat , with [her]172-london trader licence and all that transferred to [us]10477-us]10484-a stout and handy pilot - boat , with her licence and all that transferred to us , and so running to and fro when needful . The only risk then would be from perils of [the sea]706-the sea ; and even [the pressmen]10487-the pressmen dare not meddle with [a pilot - boat]10429-a pilot - boat . By - the - by , [I]357-carne have heard that [you]6639-sir knocked some of [them]10487-the pressmen about . [Tugwell]282-dan , [you]6639-sir might have got [us]10477-us all into sad trouble . "[357-carne] " Was [I]357-carne to think of what [I]357-carne was doing , [Squire Carne]357-carne , when [they]10487-the pressmen wanted to make [a slave of [me]357-carne]10489-a slave of me ? [I]357-carne would serve [King George]420-king george with a good heart , in spite of all that [father]7004-father has said against [it]420-king george . But it must be with a free will , [Squire Carne]357-carne , and not to be tied hand and foot to it . How would [you]6639-sir like that [yourself]6639-sir , [sir]6639-sir ? "[357-carne] " Well , [I]357-carne think [I]357-carne should have done as [you]6639-sir did , [Dan]282-dan , if [I]357-carne had been [a British sailor]10492-a british sailor . But as to [this pilot - boat]10493-this pilot - boat , [I]357-carne must have [a bold and good seaman]10494-a bold and good seaman to command it . [A man who knows [the coast]6872-the coast , and is not afraid of weather]10495-a man who knows the coast , and is not afraid of weather . Of course [we]10497-we should expect to pay good wages ; 3 pounds a week , perhaps , and a guinea for every bag of letters landed safe . There are plenty of [men who would jump at such a chance]10498-men who would jump at such a chance , [Dan]282-dan . "[357-carne] " [I]357-carne 'll be bound there are , [sir]6639-sir . And it is more than [I]357-carne am worth , if [you]6639-sir mean offering [the place]694-the place to [me]357-carne . It would suit [me]357-carne wonderful , if [I]357-carne was certain that the job was honest . "[357-carne] " [Daniel Tugwell]282-dan "[357-carne] [Carne]357-carne spoke with great severity " [I]357-carne will not lose [my]357-carne temper , for [I]357-carne am sure [you]6639-sir mean no insult . But [you]6639-sir must be of a very low , suspicious nature , and quite unfit for any work of a lofty and unselfish order , if [you]6639-sir can imagine that [a man in [my]357-carne position]10501-a man in my position , [a man of [my]357-carne large sentiments]10502-a man of my large sentiments "[357-carne] " Oh , no , [sir]6639-sir , no ; it was not at all that "[282-dan] [Dan]282-dan scarcely knew how to tell what it was " it was nothing at all of that manner of thinking . [I]357-carne heartily ask [your]6639-sir pardon , [sir]6639-sir , if it seemed to go in that way . "[357-carne] " Do n't do that , "[357-carne] replied [Carne]357-carne , " because [I]357-carne can make allowances . [I]357-carne know what a fine nature is , and how it takes alarm at shadows . [I]357-carne am always tender with honest scruples , because [I]357-carne find so many of them in [myself]357-carne . [I]357-carne should not have been pleased with [you]6639-sir , if [you]6639-sir had accepted [my]357-carne offer although so advantageous , and full of romantic interest until [you]6639-sir were convinced of its honourable nature . [I]357-carne have no time for argument , and [I]357-carne am sorry that [you]6639-sir must not come up to [the castle]7643-the castle for supper , because [we]10506-we have [an old Springhaven man there , who would tell [[your]6639-sir father]6666-your father all about [you]6639-sir , which [you]6639-sir especially wish to avoid]10507-an old springhaven man there , who would tell your father all about you , which you especially wish to avoid . But if [you]6639-sir feel inclined for this berth as [[you]6639-sir sailors]10509-you sailors seem to call it and hesitate through some patriotic doubts , though [I]357-carne can not understand what they are , [I]357-carne will bring [you]6639-sir a document if [you]6639-sir meet [me]357-carne here to - morrow night from [Admiral Sir Charles Darling]332-admiral darling , which [I]357-carne think will satisfy [you]6639-sir . "[357-carne] " And shall [I]4657-i be allowed to keep it , [sir]6639-sir , to show , in case of trouble ? "[4657-i] " Very likely . But [I]357-carne can not say for certain . Some of those official forms must be returned , others not ; all depends upon [their]10509-you sailors rules . Now go and make [yourself]6639-sir comfortable . How are [you]6639-sir off for money ? "[357-carne] " Plenty , [sir]6639-sir , plenty . [I]4657-i must not go where [anybody]838-anybody knows [me]4657-i , or to - morrow half the talk at [old Springhaven]3-springhaven would be about [me]4657-i . Good - night , [sir]6639-sir , and God bless [you]6639-sir . "[4657-i] CHAPTER L [HIS]4657-i SAVAGE SPIRIT At this time letters came very badly , not only to [French prisoners in [England]2-england]4658-french prisoners in england , but even to [the highest authorities , who had the very best means of getting [them]4658-french prisoners in england]4659-the highest authorities , who had the very best means of getting them . [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling had often written to [[his]332-admiral darling old friend]1443-his old friend [Nelson]276-nelson , but had long been without any tidings from [him]276-nelson , through no default on [the hero]4661-the hero 's part . [Lord Nelson]276-nelson was almost as prompt with the pen as [he]276-nelson was with the sword , but despatches were most irregular and uncertain . " [Here]6711-here at last [we]10515-we have [him]276-nelson ! "[332-admiral darling] cried [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling one morning early in December ; " and not more than five weeks old , [I]332-admiral darling declare ! [Dolly]277-dolly , be ready , and call Faith down . Now read it , [[my]332-admiral darling dear]6598-my dear , for [our]10515-we benefit . [[Your]277-dolly godfather]6672-your godfather writes a most excellent hand , considering that it is [his]6672-your godfather left hand ; but [my]332-admiral darling eyes are sore from so much night - work . Put on [my]332-admiral darling specs , [Dolly]277-dolly ; [I]332-admiral darling should like to see [you]277-dolly in them . "[332-admiral darling] " Am [I]332-admiral darling to read every word , [papa]6834-papa , just as it comes ? [You]6834-papa know that [he]6672-your godfather generally puts in words that are rather strong for [me]332-admiral darling . "[332-admiral darling] " [Nelson]276-nelson never thought or wrote a single word unfit for [the nicest young lady]10519-the nicest young lady . But [you]277-dolly may hold up [your]277-dolly hand if [you]277-dolly come to any strong expressions , and [we]10520-we shall understand them . "[332-admiral darling] " Then [I]332-admiral darling shall want both hands as soon as ever [we]10520-we come to [the very first Frenchman]10521-the very first frenchman . But this is what [[my]332-admiral darling godfather]6967-my godfather says : "[332-admiral darling] ' [VICTORY]600-victory , OFF [TOULON]210-toulon , October 31st , 1804 . " ' [MY]4662-i DEAR [LINGO]284-lingo , It was only yesterday that [I]4662-i received [your]284-lingo letter of July 21st ; it went in [a Spanish smuggling boat]10523-a spanish smuggling boat to [the coast of [Italy]56-italy]7342-the coast of italy and returned again to [Spain]211-spain , not having met any of [[our]10520-we ships]7390-our ships . And now [I]4662-i hope that [you]284-lingo will see [me]4662-i before [you]284-lingo see this letter . [We]10520-we are certain to be at war with [Spain]211-spain before another month is out , and [I]4662-i am heartily sorry for it , for [I]4662-i like [those fellows]7960-those fellows better than [the French]430-the french , because [they]7960-those fellows are [not such liars]10527-not such liars . [[My]4662-i successor]10528-my successor has been appointed , [I]4662-i have reason to hope , and must be far on [his]10528-my successor way by this time ; probably [Keith]573-lord keith , but [I]4662-i can not say . [Ministers]10529-ministers can not suppose that [I]4662-i want to fly the service ; [my]4662-i whole life has proved the contrary ; if [they]10529-ministers refuse , [I]4662-i shall most certainly leave in March or April , for a few months ' rest [I]4662-i must have , or else die . [My]4662-i cough is very bad , and [my]4662-i side where [I]4662-i was struck off [Cape St. Vincent]212-cape st. vincent is very much swelled , at times a lump as large as [my]4662-i fist is brought on by violent coughing , but [I]4662-i hope and believe [my]4662-i lungs are sound . [I]4662-i hope to do good service yet , or else [I]4662-i should not care so much . But if [I]4662-i am in [my]4662-i grave , how can [I]4662-i serve [the Country]6571-the country ? "[4662-i] ' [You]4662-i will say , this is not at all like [Nelson]276-nelson , to write about nothing but [his]276-nelson own poor self ; and thank [God]287-god , [Lingo]284-lingo , [I]0-i can say that [you]284-lingo are right ; for if ever [a man]6583-a man lived for the good of [England]2-england and the destruction of those ' " here [Dolly]277-dolly held a hand up "[4664-the man in front of this ink - bottle] ' [Frenchmen]382-frenchmen , it is [the man in front of this ink - bottle]4664-the man in front of this ink - bottle . [The Lord]4665-the lord has appointed [me]0-i to that duty , and [I]0-i shall carry out [my]0-i orders . [Mons]601-mons . [La Touche]602-la touche , who was preached about in [France]45-france as the man that was to extinguish [me]0-i , and even in the scurvy English newspapers , but never dared to show [his]602-la touche snivelly countenance outside of the inner buoys , is dead of [his]602-la touche debosheries , for which [I]0-i am deeply grieved , as [I]0-i fully intended to send [him]602-la touche to the devil . " ' [I]0-i have been most unlucky for some time now , and to tell the truth [I]0-i may say always . But [I]0-i am [the last man in [the world]695-the world]6599-the last man in the world to grumble as [you]10533-you , [[my]0-i dear]6598-my dear [Lingo]284-lingo , can testify . [I]0-i always do the utmost , with a single mind , and leave the thought of miserable pelf to [others]6525-others , [men perhaps who never saw a shotted cannon fired]10536-men perhaps who never saw a shotted cannon fired . [You]10533-you know [who made eighty thousand pounds]10537-who made eighty thousand pounds , without having to wipe [his]10537-who made eighty thousand pounds pigtail dirty things , [I]0-i am glad [they]10538-they are gone out but [my]0-i business is to pay [other people]1136-other people 's debts , and receive all [my]0-i credits in the shape of cannon - balls . This is always so , and [I]0-i should let it pass as usual , except for a blacker trick than [I]0-i have ever known before . For fear of giving [me]0-i a single chance of earning twopence , [they]10538-they knew that there was a million and a half of money coming into [Cadiz]213-cadiz from [South America]214-south america in [four Spanish frigates]10540-four spanish frigates , and instead of leaving [me]0-i to catch [them]10540-four spanish frigates , [they]10538-they sent out [Graham Moore]603-graham moore [you]10541-you know [him]603-graham moore very well with orders to pocket everything . This will create a war with [Spain]211-spain , a war begun with robbery on [our]10542-our part , though it must have come soon in any case . For everywhere now , except where [I]0-i am , [that fiend of a Corsican]10543-that fiend of a corsican is supreme . "[0-i] ' There is [not a sick man in this fleet]4666-not a sick man in this fleet , unless it is the one inside [my]0-i coat . That liar [La Touche]602-la touche said [HE]602-la touche CHASED [ME]0-i AND [I]0-i RAN . [I]0-i keep a copy of [his]602-la touche letter , which it would have been [my]0-i duty to make [him]602-la touche eat , if [he]602-la touche had ventured out again . But [he]602-la touche is gone to [the lake of brimstone]4667-the lake of brimstone now , and [I]0-i have the good feeling to forgive [him]602-la touche . If [my]0-i character is not fixed by this time , it is not worth [my]0-i trouble to put [the world]695-the world right . Yesterday [I]0-i took a look into [the port]4669-the port within easy reach of [[their]4670-they batteries]4671-their batteries . [They]4670-they lay like a lot of mice holed in a trap , but the weather was too thick to count [them]4670-they . [They]4670-they are certainly nearly twice [our]4672-our number ; and if [any one]6859-any one was here except poor little [Nelson]276-nelson , [I]0-i believe [they]4670-they would venture out . But [my]0-i reputation deprives [me]0-i always of any fair chance to increase it . " ' And now , [[my]277-dolly dear]6598-my dear [Lingo]284-lingo , allow [me]277-dolly to enquire how [you]284-lingo are getting on with [your]284-lingo Coast - defence . [I]277-dolly never did attach much importance to [their]4670-they senseless invasion scheme . The only thing to make it formidable would be [some infernal traitor on [the coast]6872-the coast]10545-some infernal traitor on the coast , [some devilish spy who would keep [them]4670-they well informed , and enable [them]4670-they to [land where least expected]10548-land where least expected]10547-some devilish spy who would keep them well informed , and enable them to land where least expected . If there is such [a scoundrel]10549-a scoundrel , may [the Lord Almighty]604-the lord almighty ' "[277-dolly] here both [Dolly]277-dolly 's hands went up , with the letter in them , and [her]277-dolly face turned as white as the paper . " ' [I]277-dolly have often told [you]284-lingo , as [you]284-lingo may remember , that [Springhaven]3-springhaven is the very place [I]277-dolly should choose , if [I]277-dolly were [commander of [the French flotilla]3537-the french flotilla]10550-commander of the french flotilla . It would turn the flank of all [the inland defences]10552-the inland defences , and [no British ship]10553-no british ship could attack [their]4670-they intrenchments , if once [they]4670-they were snug below the windows of [the Hall]6574-the hall . But [they]4670-they are not likely to know this , thank [God]287-god ; and if [they]4670-they did , [they]4670-they would have a job to get [there]892-there . However , it is wise to keep a sharp lookout , for [they]4670-they know very well that [I]277-dolly am far away . "[277-dolly] ' And now that [I]0-i have got to [[your]4674-your own doors]4675-your own doors , which [I]0-i heartily hope to do , perhaps before [you]4674-your see this , let [me]0-i ask for [yourself]4674-your and all [[your]4674-your dear family]4676-your dear family . [Lingo]284-lingo , the longer [I]0-i live the more [I]0-i feel that all the true happiness of life is found at [home]788-home . [My]0-i glory is very great , and satisfies [me]0-i , except when it scares [the enemy]6515-the enemy ; but [I]0-i very often feel that [I]0-i would give it all away for a quiet life among those who love [me]0-i . [[Your]4674-your daughter]6627-your daughter [Faith]315-faith is [a sweet young woman]4680-a sweet young woman , just what [I]0-i should wish for [a child of mine]4681-a child of mine to be . And [Horatia]275-horatia , [[my]0-i godchild]6630-my godchild , will turn out very well , if a sharp hand is kept over [her]275-horatia . But [she]275-horatia takes after [me]0-i , [she]275-horatia is daring and ambitious , and requires a firm hand at the helm . Read this to [her]275-horatia , with [my]0-i love , and [I]0-i dare say [she]275-horatia will only laugh at it . If [she]275-horatia marries to [my]0-i liking , [she]275-horatia will be down for a good thing in [my]0-i will , some day . [God]287-god bless [[us]4683-us all]4684-us all . Amen . Amen . " ' [Yours]6598-my dear affectionately , "[276-nelson] ' [NELSON]276-nelson AND [BRONTE]605-bronte . ' " "[276-nelson] Take it to heart , [[my]0-i dear]6598-my dear ; and so must [I]0-i , " said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , laughing at the face [[his]0-i daughter]1499-his daughter made ; "[0-i] [[your]6598-my dear godfather]6672-your godfather is a most excellent judge of [everybody]1350-everybody 's character except [his]6672-your godfather own . But , bless [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dear]6598-my dear , why , [you]6598-my dear are crying ! [You]6598-my dear silly little thing ! [I]0-i was only in fun . [You]6598-my dear shall marry to [his]6672-your godfather liking , and be down for the good thing . Look up , and laugh at [everybody]1350-everybody , [[my]0-i darling]6947-my darling . [No one]6581-no one laughs so merrily as [my]0-i pretty [Dolly]277-dolly . Why , [Faith]315-faith , what does [she]277-dolly mean by this ? " To the coaxing voice of [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father , and the playful glance that [she]277-dolly used to play with , [Dolly]277-dolly had not rushed up at all , either with mind , or , if that failed , with body , as [she]277-dolly always used to do . [She]277-dolly hurried towards the door , as if [she]277-dolly longed to be away from [them]10559-them ; and then , as if [she]277-dolly would rather not make any stir about it , sat down and pretended to have caught [her]277-dolly dress in something . "[277-dolly] The only thing is to let [her]277-dolly go on as [she]277-dolly likes , " [Faith]315-faith said aloud , so that [Dolly]277-dolly might hear all of it ; "[277-dolly] [I]0-i have done all [I]0-i can , but [she]277-dolly believes [herself]277-dolly superior . [She]277-dolly can not bear any sort of contradiction , and [she]277-dolly expects [one]6539-one to know what [she]277-dolly says , without [her]277-dolly saying it . There is nothing to be done but to treat [her]277-dolly the same way . If [she]277-dolly is left to [herself]277-dolly , [she]277-dolly may come back to it . " "[0-i] Well , [[my]0-i dear children]4693-my dear children , " said [the Admiral]747-the admiral , much alarmed at the prospect of a broil between [them]4693-my dear children , such as [he]0-i remembered about three years back , "[0-i] [I]0-i make no pretence to understand [your]4693-my dear children ways . If [you]4693-my dear children were [boys]1083-boys , it would be different altogether . But [the Almighty]874-the almighty has been pleased to make [[you]4693-my dear children [girls]6868-girls]4696-you girls , and [very good ones]4698-very good ones too ; in fact , there are none to be found better . [You]4693-my dear children have always been bound up with [one another]827-one another and with [me]0-i ; and [every one]1014-every one admires [all the three of [us]4701-all the three of us]4701-all the three of us . So that [we]4701-all the three of us must be content if a little thing arises , not to make too much of it , but bear with [one another]827-one another , and defy [anybody]838-anybody to come in between [us]4701-all the three of us . Kiss [one another]827-one another , [[my]0-i dears]6909-my dears , and be off ; for [I]0-i have much correspondence to attend to , besides [the great Nelson]276-nelson 's , though [I]0-i took [him]276-nelson first , hoping for something sensible . But [I]0-i have not much to learn about [Springhaven]3-springhaven , even from [[his]276-nelson lordship]8990-his lordship . However , [he]276-nelson is [a man in ten thousand]4707-a man in ten thousand , and [we]4701-all the three of us must not be vexed about any of [his]276-nelson crotchets , because [he]276-nelson has never had [children]6895-children to talk about ; and [he]276-nelson gets out of soundings when [he]276-nelson talks about [mine]0-i . [I]0-i wish [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore was come back . [She]547-lady scudamore always agrees with [me]0-i , and [she]547-lady scudamore takes a great load off [my]0-i shoulders . " [The girls]8047-the girls laughed at this , as [they]8047-the girls were meant to do . And [they]8047-the girls hurried off together , to compare opinions . After all these years of independence , [no one]6581-no one should be set up over [them]8047-the girls . Upon that point [Faith]315-faith was quite as resolute as [Dolly]277-dolly ; and [[her]315-faith ladyship]10563-her ladyship would have refused to come back , if [she]10563-her ladyship had overheard [their]8047-the girls council . For even in the loftiest feminine nature lurks a small tincture of jealousy . But [Dolly]277-dolly was now in an evil frame of mind about many things which [she]277-dolly could not explain even to [herself]277-dolly , with any satisfaction . Even that harmless and pleasant letter from [[her]277-dolly great godfather]1000-her great godfather went amiss with [her]277-dolly ; and instead of laughing at the words about [herself]277-dolly , as with a sound conscience [she]277-dolly must have done , [she]277-dolly brooded over them , and turned them bitter . [No man]844-no man could have mixed up things as [she]277-dolly did , but [her]277-dolly mind was nimble . For the moment , [she]277-dolly hated patriotism , because [Nelson]276-nelson represented it ; and feeling how wrong [he]276-nelson had been about [herself]277-dolly , [she]277-dolly felt that [he]276-nelson was wrong in everything . [The French]430-the french were [fine fellows]10566-fine fellows , and had quite as much right to come here as [we]10567-we had to go and harass [them]430-the french , and a little abatement of English conceit might be a good thing in the long - run . Not that [she]277-dolly would let [them]430-the french stay [here]6711-here long ; that was not to be thought of , and [they]430-the french would not wish it . But a little excitement would be delightful , and a great many things might be changed for the better , such as the treatment of [women]6760-women in [this country]8433-this country , which was barbarous , compared to what it was in [France]45-france . [Caryl]356-carne had told [her]277-dolly a great deal about that ; and the longer [she]277-dolly knew [him]4709-his the more [she]277-dolly was convinced of [his]4709-his wisdom and the largeness of [his]4709-his views , so different from the savage spirit of [Lord Nelson]276-nelson .[547-lady scudamore] [CHAPTER LI STRANGE CRAFT]606-chapter li strange craft While [his]4709-his love was lapsing from [him]4709-his thus , and from [her]4710-her own true self yet more , [the gallant young sailor , whose last prize had been that useful one misfortune]4711-the gallant young sailor , whose last prize had been that useful one misfortune , was dwelling continually upon [her]4710-her image , because [he]4709-his had very little else to do . [English prisoners in [France]45-france]4712-english prisoners in france were treated sometimes very badly , which [they]4712-english prisoners in france took good care to proclaim to [Europe]47-europe ; but more often with pity , and good - will , and a pleasant study of [their]4712-english prisoners in france modes of thought . For [an Englishman]7125-an englishman then was a strange and ever fresh curiosity to [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman , [a specimen of another race of bipeds]4715-a specimen of another race of bipeds , with doubts whether marriage could make parentage between [them]4716-them . And a century of intercourse , good - will , and admiration has left [us]4717-us still inquisitive about [each other]1323-each other . [Napoleon]385-napoleon felt such confidence in [his]385-napoleon plans for the conquest of [England]2-england that if [any British officer belonging to the fleet]4719-any british officer belonging to the fleet in [the narrow seas]691-the narrow seas was taken which did not happen largely , [he]385-napoleon sent for [him]4719-any british officer belonging to the fleet , upon [his]385-napoleon arrival at [Boulogne]22-boulogne , and held a little talk with [any one who could understand and answer]4721-any one who could understand and answer . [He]385-napoleon was especially pleased at hearing of the capture of [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore who had robbed [him]385-napoleon of [his]385-napoleon beloved Blonde , and at once restored [Desportes]446-captain desportes to favour , which [he]385-napoleon had begun to do before , knowing as well as [any man on earth the value of good officers]4722-any man on earth the value of good officers . " Bring [[your]10571-your prisoner]10572-your prisoner here to - morrow at twelve o'clock , "[385-napoleon] was [his]385-napoleon order ; " [you]10571-your have turned the tables upon [him]10572-your prisoner well . "[385-napoleon] [Scudamore]429-scudamore felt a little nervous tingling as [he]429-scudamore passed through [the sentries]4723-the sentries , with [[his]429-scudamore friend before [him]429-scudamore]4724-his friend before him , into [the pavilion of [the greatest man in [Europe]47-europe]4726-the greatest man in europe]4725-the pavilion of the greatest man in europe . But [the Emperor]9832-the emperor , being in high good - humour , and pleased with [the young man]861-the young man 's modest face and gentle demeanour , soon set [him]861-the young man at [his]861-the young man ease , and spoke to [him]861-the young man as affably as if [he]861-the young man had been [[his]861-the young man equal]3729-his equal . For [this man of almost universal mind]4730-this man of almost universal mind could win every heart , when [he]861-the young man set [himself]861-the young man to do it . [Scudamore]429-scudamore rubbed [his]429-scudamore eyes , which was a trick of [his]429-scudamore , as if [he]429-scudamore could scarcely believe them . [Napoleon]385-napoleon looked not insignificant that was impossible for [a man with such a countenance]4731-a man with such a countenance , but mild , and pleasing , and benevolent , as [he]385-napoleon walked to and fro , for [he]385-napoleon never could stay still , in the place which was neither [a tent]4732-a tent nor [a room]7207-a room , but a mixture of the two , and not a happy one . [His]385-napoleon hat , looped up with a diamond and quivering with an ostrich feather , was flung anyhow upon the table . But [his]385-napoleon wonderful eyes were the brightest thing there . " Ha ! ha ! "[9832-the emperor] said [the Emperor]9832-the emperor , [a very keen judge of faces]4735-a very keen judge of faces ; " [you]10573-you expected to find [me]9832-the emperor [a monster]10574-a monster , as [I]9832-the emperor am portrayed by [[your]10573-you caricaturists]10575-your caricaturists . [[Your]10573-you countrymen]10576-your countrymen are not kind to [me]9832-the emperor , except the foremost of [them]10576-your countrymen [the great poets]10577-the great poets . But [they]10576-your countrymen will understand [me]9832-the emperor better by - and - by , when justice prevails , and the blessings of peace , for which [I]9832-the emperor am striving perpetually . But [the English nation]10578-the english nation , if it were allowed a voice , would proclaim [me]9832-the emperor [its only true friend and ally]10579-its only true friend and ally . [You]10573-you know that , if [you]10573-you are one of [the people]8901-the people , and not of [the hateful House of Lords]10581-the hateful house of lords , which engrosses [all the army and the navy]10582-all the army and the navy . Are [you]10573-you in connection with [the House of Lords]7454-the house of lords ? "[9832-the emperor] [Scudamore]429-scudamore shook [his]429-scudamore head and smiled . [He]429-scudamore was anxious to say that [he]429-scudamore had [a cousin , not more than twice removed]4736-a cousin , not more than twice removed , now [an entire viscount]4737-an entire viscount ; but [Napoleon]385-napoleon never encouraged conversation , unless it was [his]385-napoleon own , or in answer to [his]385-napoleon questions . " Very well . Then [you]10573-you can speak the truth . What do [they]10584-they think of all [this grand army]10585-this grand army ? Are [they]10584-they aware that , for [their]10584-they own good , it will very soon occupy [London]16-london ? Are [they]10584-they forming [themselves]10584-they to act as [[my]385-napoleon allies]10586-my allies , when [I]385-napoleon have reduced [them]10584-they to reason ? Is it now made entirely familiar to [their]10584-they minds that resistance to [me]385-napoleon is as hopeless as it has been from the first unwise ? If [they]10584-they would submit , without [my]385-napoleon crossing , it would save [them]10584-they some disturbance , and [me]385-napoleon a great expense . [I]385-napoleon have often hoped to hear of it . "[385-napoleon] " [You]385-napoleon will never do that , [sire]10587-sire , "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore answered , looking calmly and firmly at the deep gray eyes , whose gaze could be met by [none of the millions who dread passion]4738-none of the millions who dread passion ; " [England]2-england will not submit , even if [you]385-napoleon conquer [her]2-england . "[429-scudamore] " It is well said , and doubtless [you]385-napoleon believe it , "[385-napoleon] [Napoleon]385-napoleon continued , with a smile so slight that to smile in reply to it would have been impertinent ; " but [England]2-england is the same as [other nations]10588-other nations , although the most obstinate among [them]10588-other nations . When [[her]2-england capital]10589-her capital is occupied , [her]2-england credit ruined , [[her]2-england great lords]10590-her great lords unable to obtain a dinner , [the government which is not [the country]6571-the country]10591-the government which is not the country will yield , and [the country]6571-the country must follow it . [I]385-napoleon have heard that [the King]6893-the king , and [the Court]10595-the court , and [the Parliament]215-the parliament , talk of flying to [the north]1773-the north , and there remaining , while [the navy]6875-the navy cuts off [our]10598-our communications , and [the inferior classes]10599-the inferior classes starve [us]10598-our . Have [you]429-scudamore heard of any such romance as that ? "[385-napoleon] " No , [sire]10587-sire : "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore scarcely knew what to call [him]429-scudamore , but adopted this vocative for want of any better . " [I]385-napoleon have never heard of any such plan , and [no one]6581-no one would think of packing up , until [[our]10598-our fleet]9620-our fleet has been demolished . "[385-napoleon] " [[Your]385-napoleon fleet]10603-your fleet ? Yes , yes . How many [ships]7448-ships are now parading to and fro , and getting very tired of it ? "[385-napoleon] " [[Your]385-napoleon Majesty 's officers]10605-your majesty 's officers know that best , "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore answered , with [his]429-scudamore pleasant open smile . " [I]429-scudamore have been [a prisoner]10241-a prisoner for a month and more , and kept ten miles inland , out of sight of [the sea]706-the sea . "[429-scudamore] " But [you]429-scudamore have been well treated , [I]385-napoleon hope . [You]429-scudamore have no complaint to make , [Monsieur Scutamour]607-monsieur scutamour ? [Your]429-scudamore name is French , and [you]429-scudamore speak the language well . [We]10598-our set the fair example in the treatment of [brave men]10608-brave men . "[385-napoleon] " [Sire]608-sire , [I]3898-the young officer have been treated , "[3898-the young officer] [the young officer]3898-the young officer replied , with a low bow , and eyes full of gratitude , " as [a gentleman amongst [gentlemen]3310-gentlemen]10609-a gentleman amongst gentlemen . [I]3898-the young officer might say as [a friend among kind friends]10611-a friend among kind friends . "[3898-the young officer] " That is as it should be . It is [my]385-napoleon wish always . Few of [your]429-scudamore English fabrications annoy [me]385-napoleon more than the falsehoods about that . It is most ungenerous , when [I]385-napoleon do [my]385-napoleon best , to charge [me]385-napoleon with strangling [brave English captains]10612-brave english captains . But [Desportes]446-captain desportes fought well , before [you]429-scudamore took [[his]446-captain desportes vessel]10613-his vessel . Is it not so ? Speak exactly as [you]429-scudamore think . [I]385-napoleon like to hear [the enemy]6515-the enemy 's account of every action . "[385-napoleon] " [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes , [sire]10587-sire , fought like [a hero]1465-a hero , and so did [all [his]446-captain desportes crew]10617-all his crew . It was only [his]446-captain desportes mishap in sticking fast upon [a sand - bank]10618-a sand - bank that enabled [us]10619-we to overpower [him]446-captain desportes . "[385-napoleon] " And now [he]446-captain desportes has done the like to [you]429-scudamore . [You]429-scudamore speak with [a brave man]6757-a brave man 's candour . [You]429-scudamore shall be at liberty to see [the sea]706-the sea , [monsieur]8199-monsieur ; for [a sailor]6877-a sailor always pines for that . [I]3898-the young officer will give full instructions to [[your]429-scudamore friend]8539-your friend [Desportes]446-captain desportes about [you]429-scudamore . But one more question before [you]429-scudamore go is there much anxiety in [England]2-england ? "[3898-the young officer] " Yes , [sire]10587-sire , a great deal . But [we]10619-we hope not to allow [[your]429-scudamore Majesty]10007-your majesty 's armament to enter and increase it . "[385-napoleon] " Ah , [we]10619-we shall see , [we]10619-we shall see how that will be . Now farewell , [Captain]7734-captain . Tell [Desportes]446-captain desportes to come to [me]385-napoleon . "[385-napoleon] " Well , [[my]4740-the french sailor dear friend]7397-my dear friend , [you]429-scudamore have made a good impression , "[4740-the french sailor] said [the French sailor]4740-the french sailor , when [he]4740-the french sailor rejoined [Scudamore]429-scudamore , after a few words with [the Master of the State]4741-the master of the state ; " all [you]429-scudamore have to do is to give [your]429-scudamore word of honour to avoid [our]10619-we lines , and keep away from [the beach]776-the beach , and of course to have no communication with [[your]429-scudamore friends]6493-your friends upon [military subjects]10631-military subjects . [I]4740-the french sailor am allowed to place [you]429-scudamore for the present at [Beutin]216-beutin , [a pleasant little hamlet on [the Canche]185-the canche]10632-a pleasant little hamlet on the canche , where lives [an old relative of [mine]4740-the french sailor]10633-an old relative of mine , a [Monsieur Jalais]609-monsieur jalais , [an ancient widower]10634-an ancient widower , with [a large house]10635-a large house and [one servant]10636-one servant . [I]4740-the french sailor shall be afloat , and shall see but little of [you]429-scudamore , which is the only sad part of the business . [You]429-scudamore will have to report [yourself]429-scudamore to [[your]429-scudamore landlord]10637-your landlord at eight every morning and at eight o'clock at night , and only to leave [the house]6709-the house between those hours , and not to wander more than six miles from [home]788-home . How do these conditions approve themselves to [you]429-scudamore ? "[4740-the french sailor] " [I]429-scudamore call them very liberal , and very handsome , "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore answered , as [he]429-scudamore well might do . " Two miles ' range is all that [we]10640-we allow in [England]2-england to [French officers]10641-french officers upon parole . These generous terms are due to [your]429-scudamore kind friendship . "[429-scudamore] Before very long [the gentle Scuddy]328-captain scuddy was as happy as [a prisoner]10241-a prisoner can expect to be , in [[his]328-captain scuddy comfortable quarters at [Beutin]216-beutin]4743-his comfortable quarters at beutin . Through friendly exchanges [he]328-captain scuddy had received a loving letter from [[his]328-captain scuddy mother]6535-his mother , with an amiable enclosure , and [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais being far from wealthy , a pleasant arrangement was made between [them]4745-them . [Scudamore]429-scudamore took all [his]429-scudamore meals with [[his]429-scudamore host]2180-his host , who could manage sound victuals like [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , and [the house - keeper]1813-the house - keeper , [house - cleaner]4749-house - cleaner , and [[house]4040-house - feeder misdescribed by [Desportes]446-captain desportes as [a servant]4752-a servant , according to [our]4753-our distinctions]4751-house - feeder misdescribed by desportes as a servant , according to our distinctions , being [a widow of mark]4754-a widow of mark , sat down to consider [her]4754-a widow of mark cookery upon choice occasions . Then for a long time would prevail a conscientious gravity , and reserve of judgment inwardly , [everybody waiting for some other body]4755-everybody waiting for some other body 's sentiments ; until [the author of the work]4756-the author of the work , as [a female]4757-a female , might no more abide the malignant silence of [male reviewers]4758-male reviewers . [Scudamore]429-scudamore , being very easily amused , as [any good - natured young man]4759-any good - natured young man is , entered with zest into all these doings , and became an authority upon appeal ; and being gifted with depth of simplicity as well as high courtesy of taste , was never known to pronounce a wrong decision . That is to say , [he]429-scudamore decided always in favour of [the lady]1524-the lady , which has been the majestic course of Justice for centuries , till the appearance of [Mrs.]4761-mrs. - , [the lady who should have married [the great Home - Ruler]4763-the great home - ruler]4762-the lady who should have married the great home - ruler . Thus [the wily Scudamore]429-scudamore obtained [a sitting - room]4764-a sitting - room , with the prettiest outlook in [the house]6709-the house , or indeed in any house in [that part of [the world]695-the world]4766-that part of the world for many leagues of seeking . For [the mansion of [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais]4768-the mansion of m. jalais stood in [an elbow of [the little river]4770-the little river]4769-an elbow of the little river , and one window of [this room]9767-this room showed the curve of tidal water widening towards [the sea]706-the sea , while the other pleasantly gave eye to [the upper reaches of [the stream]770-the stream]4773-the upper reaches of the stream , where [an angler of rose - coloured mind might almost hope to hook a trout]4775-an angler of rose - coloured mind might almost hope to hook a trout . The sun glanced down [the stream]770-the stream in the morning , and up it to see what [he]429-scudamore had done before [he]429-scudamore set ; and although [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais ' trees were leafless now , they had sleeved [their]4777-their bent arms with green velvetry of moss . [Scudamore]429-scudamore brought [his]429-scudamore comfortable chair to the nook between these windows , and there , with a book or two belonging to [[his]429-scudamore host]2180-his host , and the pipe whose silver clouds enthrone [the gods of contemplation]4779-the gods of contemplation , many a pleasant hour was passed , seldom invaded by the sounds of war . For the course of the roads , and [sands of [the river]7147-the river]4780-sands of the river , kept this happy spot aloof from bad communications . Like [many other streams in northern [France]45-france]4782-many other streams in northern france , [the Canche]185-the canche had been deepened and [its]185-the canche mouth improved , not for uses of commerce , but of warfare . [Veteran soldier]4783-veteran soldier and [raw recruit]4784-raw recruit , [bugler]4785-bugler , [baker]4416-baker , and [farrier]4787-farrier , [man who came to fight]4788-man who came to fight and [man who came to write about it]4789-man who came to write about it , all had been turned into [navvies]4790-navvies , [diggers]4791-diggers , [drivers of piles , or of horses]4792-drivers of piles , or of horses , or wheelbarrows , by [the man who turned [everybody]1350-everybody into [his]4793-the man who turned everybody into his own teetotum own teetotum]4793-the man who turned everybody into his own teetotum . [The Providence that guides [the world]695-the world]4795-the providence that guides the world showed mercy in sending that engine of destruction before there was a Railway for [him]4793-the man who turned everybody into his own teetotum to run upon . Now [Scudamore]429-scudamore being of a different sort , and therefore having pleased [[Napoleon]385-napoleon who detested any one at all of [his]385-napoleon own pattern]4797-napoleon who detested any one at all of his own pattern , might have been very well contented here , and certainly must have been so , if [he]385-napoleon had been without those two windows . Many a bird has lost [his]429-scudamore nest , and [his]429-scudamore eggs , and [[his]429-scudamore mate]3670-his mate , and even [his]429-scudamore own tail , by cocking [his]429-scudamore eyes to the right and left , when [he]429-scudamore should have drawn [their]4799-their shutters up . And why ? Because the brilliance of [his]429-scudamore too projecting eyes has twinkled through the leaves upon the narrow oblong of the pupils of a spotty - eyed cat going stealthily under the comb of the hedge , with [her]4800-her stomach wired in , and [her]4800-her spinal column fluted , to look like a wrinkled blackthorn snag . But still worse is it for that poor thrush , or lintie , or robin , or warbler - wren , if [he]429-scudamore flutters in [his]429-scudamore bosom when [he]429-scudamore spies that cat , and sets up [his]429-scudamore feathers , and begins to hop about , making a sad little chirp to [[his]429-scudamore mate]3670-his mate , and appealing to the sky to protect [him]429-scudamore and [[his]429-scudamore family]7634-his family . [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore 's case was a mixture of those two . It would have been better for [his]429-scudamore comfort if [he]429-scudamore had shut [his]429-scudamore eyes ; but having opened them , [he]429-scudamore should have stayed where [he]429-scudamore was , without any fluttering . However , [he]429-scudamore acted for the best ; and when [a man]6583-a man does that , can [those who never do so]4804-those who never do so find a word to say against [him]429-scudamore ? According to the best of [his]429-scudamore recollection , which was generally near the mark , it was upon Christmas Eve , A.D. 1804 , that [his]429-scudamore curiosity was first aroused . [He]429-scudamore had made up [[his]429-scudamore room]4805-his room to look a little bit like [home]788-home , with a few sprigs of holly , and a sheaf of laurel , not placed daintily as [a lady]6528-a lady dresses them , but as sprightly as [a man]6583-a man can make [them]4805-his room look , and as bright as [a captive Christmas]4809-a captive christmas could expect . [The decorator]4810-the decorator shed a little sigh if that expression may be pardoned by analogy , for [he]429-scudamore certainly neither fetched nor heaved it and then [he]429-scudamore lit [his]429-scudamore pipe to reflect upon [home]788-home blessings , and consider [the free world outside]4812-the free world outside , in which [he]429-scudamore had very little share at present . Mild blue eyes , such as [this young man]7709-this young man possessed , are often short - sighted at a moderate range , and would be fitted up with glasses in these artificial times , and yet at long distance they are most efficient , and can make out objects that would puzzle keener organs . And so it was that [Scudamore]429-scudamore , with the sinking sun to help [him]429-scudamore , descried at a long distance down [the tidal reach]4814-the tidal reach [a peaceful - looking boat]4815-a peaceful - looking boat , which made [his]429-scudamore heart beat faster . For [a sailor]6877-a sailor 's glance assured [him]429-scudamore that [she]6528-a lady was English English in [her]6528-a lady rig and the stiff cut of [her]6528-a lady canvas , and in all those points of character to [a seaman so distinctive]4817-a seaman so distinctive , which apprise [him]429-scudamore of [his]429-scudamore kindred through the length of air and water , as clearly as [[we]4818-we [landsmen]4820-landsmen]4819-we landsmen know [a man]6583-a man from a woman at the measure of a furlong , or a quarter of a mile . [He]429-scudamore perceived that it was [an English pilot - boat]4822-an english pilot - boat , and that [she]6528-a lady was standing towards [him]429-scudamore . At first [his]429-scudamore heart fluttered with a warm idea , that there must be good news for [him]429-scudamore on board [that boat]7000-that boat . Perhaps , without [his]429-scudamore knowledge , an exchange of [prisoners]4390-prisoners might have been agreed upon ; and what a grand Christmas - box for [him]429-scudamore , if the order for [his]429-scudamore release was there ! But another thought showed [him]429-scudamore the absurdity of this hope , for orders of release do not come so . Nevertheless , [he]429-scudamore watched [that boat]7000-that boat with interest and wonder . Presently , just as the sun was setting , and shadows crossed [the water]720-the water , the sail which had been gleaming like a candle - flame against the haze and upon the glaze flickered and fell , and the bows swung round , and [her]6528-a lady figure was drawn upon the tideway . [She]6528-a lady was now within half a mile of [[M. Jalais]610-m. jalais ' house]4827-m. jalais ' house , and [Scudamore]429-scudamore , though longing for a spy - glass , was able to make out a good deal without one . [He]429-scudamore saw that [she]6528-a lady was [an English pilot - boat , undecked , but fitted with a cuddy forward , rigged luggerwise]4828-an english pilot - boat , undecked , but fitted with a cuddy forward , rigged luggerwise , and built for speed , yet fit to encounter almost any Channel surges . [She]6528-a lady was light in the water , and bore little except ballast . [He]429-scudamore could not be sure at that distance , but [he]429-scudamore thought that [the sailors]4829-the sailors must be [Englishmen]1559-englishmen , especially [the man at the helm]4831-the man at the helm , who was beyond reasonable doubt [the captain]1173-the captain . Then two long sweeps were manned amidship , with [two sturdy fellows]4833-two sturdy fellows to tug at each ; and the quiet evening air led through the soft rehearsal of [the water]720-the water to [its]720-the water banks the creak of tough ash thole - pins , and the groan of gunwale , and the splash of oars , and even a sound of human staple , such as is accepted by [the civilized world]4835-the civilized world as [our]4836-our national diapason . [The captive Scuddy , who observed all this]4837-the captive scuddy , who observed all this , was thoroughly puzzled at that last turn . Though [the craft]849-the craft was visibly English , [the crew]7763-the crew might still have been doubtful , if [they]7763-the crew had held [their]7763-the crew tongues , or kept [them]7763-the crew in submission . But that word stamped [them]7763-the crew , or at any rate [the one who had been struck in the breast by the heavy timber , as of genuine British birth]4840-the one who had been struck in the breast by the heavy timber , as of genuine british birth . Yet there was no sign that [these men]839-these men were [prisoners , or acting by compulsion]4842-prisoners , or acting by compulsion . [No French boat]4843-no french boat was near [them]839-these men , no batteries there commanded [their]839-these men course , and [the pilot - boat]4844-the pilot - boat carried [no prize - crew]4845-no prize - crew to direct reluctant labours . At [the mouth of [the river]7147-the river]4846-the mouth of the river was [a floating bridge]4848-a floating bridge , for the use of [the forces on either side]4849-the forces on either side , and [no boat]4850-no boat could have passed [it]4848-a floating bridge without permission . Therefore these could be no venturesome [Britons]4851-britons , spying out [the quarters of [the enemy]6515-the enemy]4852-the quarters of the enemy ; either [they]4851-britons must have been allowed to pass for some special purpose , under flag of truce , or else [they]4851-britons were [traitors]10173-traitors , in league with [the French]430-the french , and despatched upon some dark errand . In a few minutes , as the evening dusk began to deepen round [her]4855-her , [the mysterious little craft]4856-the mysterious little craft disappeared in [a hollow of [the uplands]1269-the uplands on [the other side of [the water]720-the water]4859-the other side of the water , where [a narrow creek]4861-a narrow creek or inlet such as is called a " pill "[4864-he] in [some parts of [England]2-england]4862-some parts of england]4857-a hollow of the uplands on the other side of the water , where a narrow creek or inlet such as is called a " pill " in some parts of england formed [a sheltered landing - place]4863-a sheltered landing - place , overhung with clustering trees . Then [Scudamore]429-scudamore rose , and filled another pipe , to meditate upon this strange affair . " [I]429-scudamore am justly forbidden , "[429-scudamore] [he]429-scudamore thought , as it grew dark , " to visit [the camp]10642-the camp , or endeavour to learn anything done by [the army of invasion]10643-the army of invasion . And [I]429-scudamore have pledged [myself]429-scudamore to that effect . But this is a different case altogether . When [Englishmen]1559-englishmen come here as traitors to [[their]1559-englishmen country]1382-their country , and in [a place well within [my]429-scudamore range]10646-a place well within my range , [my]429-scudamore duty is to learn the meaning of it ; and if [I]429-scudamore find treachery of importance working , then [I]429-scudamore must consider about [my]429-scudamore parole , and probably withdraw it . That would be a terrible blow to [me]429-scudamore , because [I]429-scudamore should certainly be sent far inland , and kept in [a French prison]10647-a french prison perhaps for years , with little chance of hearing from [[my]429-scudamore friends]10648-my friends again . And then [she]10649-she would give [me]429-scudamore up as lost , [that faithful darling , who has put aside all [her]10649-she bright prospects for [my]429-scudamore sake]10650-that faithful darling , who has put aside all her bright prospects for my sake . How [I]429-scudamore wish [I]429-scudamore had never seen [that boat]7000-that boat ! and [I]429-scudamore thought it was coming to bring [me]429-scudamore such good news ! [I]429-scudamore am bound to give [them]10648-my friends one day 's grace , for [they]10648-my friends might not know where to find [me]429-scudamore at once , and to - night [I]429-scudamore could not get near [them]10648-my friends , without overstaying [my]429-scudamore time to be in - doors . But if [I]429-scudamore hear nothing to - morrow , and see nothing , [I]429-scudamore must go round , so as not to be seen , and learn something about [her]447-madame fropot the very next morning . "[429-scudamore] Hearing nothing and seeing no more , [he]4864-he spent an uncomfortable Christmas Day , disappointing [[his]4864-he host]2180-his host and [kind [Madame Fropot]447-madame fropot , who had done all [they]4866-they knew to enliven [him]4864-he with a genuine English plum - pudding]447-madame fropot . And the next day , with a light foot but rather heavy heart , [he]4864-he made the long round by the bridge up [- stream]4867-- stream , and examined [the creek which [the English boat]4869-the english boat had entered]4868-the creek which the english boat had entered . [He]4864-he approached [the place]694-the place very cautiously , knowing that if [his]4864-he suspicions were correct , they might be confirmed too decisively , and [[his]4864-he countrymen]4871-his countrymen , if [they]4871-his countrymen had fire - arms , would give [him]4864-he a warm reception . However , there was no living creature to be seen , except [a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from [the slaughter - houses of [the distant camp]4874-the distant camp]4873-the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in [this dark thicket]4875-this dark thicket]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket . [He]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket was worn out with [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket long flight and sadly wounded , for [many men]4876-many men had shot at [him]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket , when [he]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket desired to save [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket life ; and although [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket mouth was little more than the length of [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket tail from water , there [he]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket lay gasping with [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket lips stretched out , and [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket dry tongue quivering between [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket yellow teeth , and the only moisture [he]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket could get was running out instead of into [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket mouth . [Scudamore]429-scudamore , seeing that [the coast]6872-the coast was clear , and [no enemy in chase of this poor creature]4878-no enemy in chase of this poor creature , immediately filled [his]429-scudamore hat with fresh water for the tide was out now , and the residue was sweet and speaking very gently in the English language , for [he]429-scudamore saw that [he]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket must have been hard - shouted at in French , was allowed without any more disturbance of the system to supply a little glad refreshment . [The sorely afflicted animal]4879-the sorely afflicted animal licked [his]4872-a poor terrified ox , who had escaped from the slaughter - houses of the distant camp , and hoped for a little rest in this dark thicket lips , and looked up for another hatful . [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy deserved a new hat for this though [very few Englishmen]4880-very few englishmen would not have done the like and in the end [he]328-captain scuddy got it , though [he]328-captain scuddy must have caught a bad cold if [he]328-captain scuddy had gone without a hat till then . Pursuing [his]328-captain scuddy search , with grateful eyes pursuing [him]328-captain scuddy , [he]328-captain scuddy soon discovered where [the boat]1181-the boat had grounded , by the impress of [her]1181-the boat keel and forefoot on the stiff retentive mud . [He]328-captain scuddy could even see where a hawser had been made fast to a staunch old trunk , and where the soil had been prodded with a pole in pushing [her]1181-the boat off at the turn of tide . Also deep tracks of some very large hound , or wolf , or unknown quadruped , in various places , scarred [the bank]8154-the bank . And these marks were so fresh and bright that they must have been made within the last few hours , probably when the last ebb began . If so , the mysterious craft had spent the whole of Christmas Day in [that snug berth]4883-that snug berth ; and [he]328-captain scuddy blamed [himself]328-captain scuddy for permitting [[his]328-captain scuddy host]2180-his host 's festivities to detain [him]328-captain scuddy . Then [he]328-captain scuddy took a few bearings to mark [the spot]7402-the spot , and fed the poor crippled ox with all the herbage [he]328-captain scuddy could gather , resolving to come with a rope to - morrow , and lead [him]328-captain scuddy [home]788-home , if possible , as a Christmas present to [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais . CHAPTER LII KIND ENQUIRIES That notable year , and signal mark in all the great annals of [England]2-england , the year 1805 , began with gloom and great depression . Food was scarce , and so was money ; wars , and rumours of worse than war ; discontent of [men who owed it to [their]4887-men who owed it to their birth and country birth and country]4887-men who owed it to their birth and country to stand fast , and trust in [God]287-god , and vigorously defy the devil ; [sinkings even of strong hearts , and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before]4888-sinkings even of strong hearts , and quailing of spirits that had never quailed before ; passionate outcry for peace without honour , and even without safety ; savage murmurings at wise measures and at the burdens that must be borne none but [those who lived through all these troubles]4889-those who lived through all these troubles could count half of [them]4890-them . If such came now , would the body of [the nation]6787-the nation strive to stand against [them]4890-them , or fall in the dust , and be kicked and trampled , sputtering [namby - pamby]611-namby - pamby ? [Britannia]489-britannia now is always wrong , in the opinion of [[her]489-britannia wisest sons]4892-her wisest sons , if [she]489-britannia dares to defend [herself]489-britannia even against [weak enemies]4893-weak enemies ; what then would [her]489-britannia crime be if [she]489-britannia buckled [her]489-britannia corselet against [the world]695-the world ! To prostitute [[their]4895-their mother]8299-their mother is the philanthropy of [Communists]1238-communists . But while [the anxious people who had no belief in foreigners]4898-the anxious people who had no belief in foreigners were watching by the dark waves , or at the twilight window trembling if ever [a shooting - star drew train , like a distant rocket - signal]4899-a shooting - star drew train , like a distant rocket - signal , or in [their]4898-the anxious people who had no belief in foreigners sleepy beds scared , and jumping up if a bladder burst upon a jam - pot , [no one]6581-no one attempted to ridicule [them]4898-the anxious people who had no belief in foreigners , and [no public journal]4901-no public journal pronounced that the true British flag was the white feather . It has been left for times when the power of [England]2-england is tenfold what it was then , and [her]489-britannia duties a hundredfold , to tell [us]4902-us that sooner than use the one for the proper discharge of the other , [we]4902-us must break it up and let [them]4898-the anxious people who had no belief in foreigners go to pot upon it , for fear of hurting [somebody]842-somebody that stuck [us]4902-us in the back . But who of [a right mind]4904-a right mind knows not this , and [who with a wrong one]4905-who with a wrong one will heed it ? The only point is that the commonest truisms come upon utterance sometimes , and take didactic form too late ; even as [we]4902-us shout to [[our]4902-us comrade]4906-our comrade prone , and beginning to rub [his]4906-our comrade poor nose , " Look out ! "[4902-us] And this is what [everybody]1350-everybody did with one accord , when [he]4906-our comrade was down upon [his]4906-our comrade luck which is far more momentous than [his]4906-our comrade nose to [any man in the case of [Rector Twemlow]522-rector twemlow]4908-any man in the case of rector twemlow . [That gentleman]1788-that gentleman now had good reason for being in less than [his]4906-our comrade usual cheer and comfort . Everything around [him]4906-our comrade was uneasy , and [everybody]1350-everybody seemed to look at [him]4906-our comrade , instead of looking up to [him]4906-our comrade , as the manner used to be . This was enough to make [him]4906-our comrade feel unlike [himself]4906-our comrade ; for although [he]4906-our comrade was resolute in [his]4906-our comrade way , and could manage to have it with [most people]1741-most people , [he]4906-our comrade was not of that iron style which takes [the world]695-the world as wax to write upon . [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow liked to heave [his]299-mr. twemlow text at [the people of [[his]299-mr. twemlow parish]4914-his parish]4913-the people of his parish on Sunday , and to have [his]299-mr. twemlow joke with [them]4913-the people of his parish on Monday ; as the fire that has burned [a man]6583-a man makes the kettle sing to comfort [him]6583-a man . And all who met [him]299-mr. twemlow throughout the week were pleased with [him]299-mr. twemlow doubly , when [they]4913-the people of his parish remembered [his]299-mr. twemlow faithfulness in the pulpit . But now [he]299-mr. twemlow did [his]299-mr. twemlow duty softly , as if some of it had been done to [him]299-mr. twemlow ; and if [anybody]838-anybody thanked [him]299-mr. twemlow for a fine discourse , [he]299-mr. twemlow never endeavoured to let [him]299-mr. twemlow have it all again . So far was [he]299-mr. twemlow gone from [his]299-mr. twemlow natural state that [he]299-mr. twemlow would rather hear nothing about [himself]299-mr. twemlow than be praised enough to demand reply ; and this shows a world - wide depression to have arrived in the latitude of [a British waistcoat]4917-a british waistcoat . However , [he]299-mr. twemlow went through [his]299-mr. twemlow work , as [a Briton]4918-a briton always does , until [he]299-mr. twemlow hangs [himself]299-mr. twemlow ; and [he]299-mr. twemlow tried to try some of the higher consolation , which [he]299-mr. twemlow knew so well how to administer to [others]6525-others . [Those who do not understand the difference of this]4920-those who do not understand the difference of this might have been inclined to blame [him]299-mr. twemlow ; but all who have seen [a clever dentist with the toothache]4921-a clever dentist with the toothache are aware that [his]299-mr. twemlow knowledge adds acuteness to the pain . [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow had borne great troubles well , and been cheerful even under long suspense ; but now a disappointment close at [home]788-home , and the grief of beholding [his]299-mr. twemlow last hopes fade , were embittered by mystery and dark suspicions . In despair at last of recovering [[his]299-mr. twemlow son]1187-his son , [he]299-mr. twemlow had fastened upon [[his]299-mr. twemlow only daughter]4924-his only daughter the interest of [his]299-mr. twemlow declining life ; and now [he]299-mr. twemlow was vexed with misgivings about [her]4924-his only daughter , which varied as frequently as [she]4924-his only daughter did . It was very unpleasant to lose the chance of having [a grandchild]4925-a grandchild capable of rocking in a silver cradle ; but that was a trifle compared with the prospect of having [no grandchild]4926-no grandchild at all , and perhaps not even [a child]775-a child to close [his]299-mr. twemlow eyes . And even [[his]299-mr. twemlow wife]6501-his wife , of long habit and fair harmony , from whom [he]299-mr. twemlow had never kept any secret frightful as might be the cost to [his]299-mr. twemlow honour even [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow shook [her]292-mrs. twemlow head sometimes , when the arrangement of [her]292-mrs. twemlow hair permitted it , and doubted whether [any of [the Carne Castle Carnes]271-carne]4929-any of the carne castle carnes would have borne with such indignity . " Prosecute [him]299-mr. twemlow , prosecute [him]299-mr. twemlow , "[10334-this good lady] [this good lady]10334-this good lady always said . " [You]10652-you ought to have been [a magistrate]10653-a magistrate , [Joshua]294-joshua [the first magistrate in the Bible]10654-the first magistrate in the bible was that and then [you]10652-you would have known how to do things . But because [you]10652-you would have to go to [Sir Charles Darling whose [Sir]612-sir charles darling whose sir can never put him on the level of the carnes can never put [him]612-sir charles darling whose sir can never put him on the level of the carnes on the level of [the Carnes]612-sir charles darling whose sir can never put him on the level of the carnes]612-sir charles darling whose sir can never put him on the level of the carnes [you]10652-you have some right feeling against taking out a summons . In that [I]10334-this good lady agree with [you]10652-you ; it would be very dreadful here . But in [London]16-london [he]299-mr. twemlow might be punished , [I]10334-this good lady am sure ; and [I]10334-this good lady know a great deal about the law , for [I]10334-this good lady never had [any one connected with [me]10334-this good lady who was not [a magistrate]10653-a magistrate]10655-any one connected with me who was not a magistrate ; [the Lord Mayor]10657-the lord mayor has [a Court of [his]10657-the lord mayor own]10658-a court of his own for trying the corporation under the chair ; and if this was put properly before [him]10657-the lord mayor by [a man like [Mr. Furkettle]344-mr. furkettle]10659-a man like mr. furkettle , upon the understanding that [he]299-mr. twemlow should not be paid unless [he]299-mr. twemlow won [his]299-mr. twemlow case , [I]10334-this good lady am sure the result would be three years ' imprisonment . By that time [he]299-mr. twemlow would have worn out [his]299-mr. twemlow coat with [jailer]10660-jailer 's keys upon it , which first attracted [[our]10661-our poor [Eliza]374-eliza]10662-our poor eliza ; or if [he]299-mr. twemlow was not allowed to wear it , it would go out of fashion , and be harmless . [No one]6581-no one need know a word about it here , for [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard would oblige [us]10661-our gladly by cutting it out of the [London]16-london papers . [[My]10334-this good lady dear]6598-my dear , [you]6598-my dear have [nobody]843-nobody ill in [the parish]6537-the parish ; [I]10334-this good lady will put up [your]6598-my dear things , and see [you]6598-my dear off to - morrow . [We]10661-our will dine late on Friday , to suit [the coach]9991-the coach ; and [you]6598-my dear will be quite fit for Sunday work again , if [you]6598-my dear keep up [your]6598-my dear legs on a chair all Saturday . "[10334-this good lady] " If ever [I]299-mr. twemlow saw [a straightforward man]10668-a straightforward man , "[299-mr. twemlow] [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow used to answer , " it was poor [Percival Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes . [He]580-mr. shargeloes is gone to [a better world]7091-a better world , [[my]299-mr. twemlow dear]6598-my dear . And if [he]580-mr. shargeloes continued to be amenable to law , this is not a criminal , but a civil case . "[299-mr. twemlow] " A nice case of civility , [Joshua]294-joshua ! But [you]6598-my dear always stand up for [your]6598-my dear sex . Does [the coach]9991-the coach take [people]944-people to [a better world]7091-a better world ? [A stout gentleman]10674-a stout gentleman , like [him]580-mr. shargeloes , was seen inside [the coach]9991-the coach , muffled up in a cravat of three colours , and eating at frequent intervals . "[10334-this good lady] " The very thing [poor Percival]580-mr. shargeloes never did . That disposes to [my]299-mr. twemlow mind of that foolish story . [[My]299-mr. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , when all truth comes to light , [you]6598-my dear will do justice to [his]580-mr. shargeloes memory . "[299-mr. twemlow] " Yes , [I]10334-this good lady dare say . But [I]10334-this good lady should like to do it now . If [you]6598-my dear entertain any dark ideas , it is [your]6598-my dear duty to investigate them . Also to let [me]10334-this good lady share them , [Joshua]294-joshua , as [I]10334-this good lady have every right to do . "[10334-this good lady] This was just what [the Rector]909-the rector could not do ; otherwise [he]909-the rector might have been far more happy . Remembering that last conversation with [[his]909-the rector prospective son - in - law]4932-his prospective son - in - law , and [the poor man]4933-the poor man 's declaration that the suspicious matter at [the castle]7643-the castle ought to be thoroughly searched out at once , [he]909-the rector nourished a dark suspicion , which [he]909-the rector feared to impart to [[his]909-the rector better half]4935-his better half , [the aunt of [the person suspected]4937-the person suspected]4936-the aunt of the person suspected . But the longer [he]909-the rector concealed it , the more unbearable grew this misery to a candid nature , until [he]909-the rector was compelled , in self - defence , to allow it some sort of outlet . " [I]909-the rector will speak to [the fellow]10677-the fellow [myself]909-the rector , "[909-the rector] [he]909-the rector said , heartily disliking [the young man]861-the young man now , " and judge from [his]10677-the fellow manner what next [I]909-the rector ought to do . "[909-the rector] This resolution gave [him]909-the rector comfort , much as [he]909-the rector hated any interview with [Carne]271-carne , who treated [him]909-the rector generally with cold contempt . And , like [most people who have formed a decision for the easing of the conscience]4939-most people who have formed a decision for the easing of the conscience , [he]909-the rector accepted very patiently the obstacles encountered . In the first place , [Carne]271-carne was away upon business ; then [he]271-carne was laid up with a heavy cold ; then [he]271-carne was much too hard at work after losing so much time to be able to visit [Springhaven]3-springhaven ; and to seek [him]271-carne in [[his]271-carne ruins]1789-his ruins was most unsafe , even if [one]6539-one liked to do it . For now it was said that two gigantic dogs , as big as a bull and as fierce as a tiger , roved among [the ruins]2647-the ruins all day , and being always famished , would devour in two minutes [any tempting stranger with a bit of flesh or fat on [him]909-the rector]4943-any tempting stranger with a bit of flesh or fat on him . [The Rector]909-the rector , patting [his]909-the rector gaiters , felt that instead of [a pastor]4945-a pastor [he]909-the rector might become a very sweet repast to [them]4946-them , and [his]909-the rector delicacy was renewed and deepened . [He]909-the rector was bound to wait until [[his]909-the rector nephew]3174-his nephew appeared at least inside [[his]909-the rector parish]4914-his parish . Therefore the time of year was come almost to the middle of February when [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow at last obtained the chance [he]299-mr. twemlow required and dreaded . [He]299-mr. twemlow heard that [[his]299-mr. twemlow nephew]3174-his nephew had been seen that day to put up [his]3174-his nephew horse in [the village]768-the village , and would probably take [the homeward road]4951-the homeward road as soon as it grew too dark to read . So [he]299-mr. twemlow got through [his]299-mr. twemlow own work consisting chiefly of newspaper , dinner , and a cool clay pipe , to equalise mind with matter , and having thus escaped [the ladies]6733-the ladies , off [he]299-mr. twemlow set by [the lobby]4953-the lobby door , carrying a good thick stick . As the tide would be up , and only deep sand left for [the heavy track of [the traveller]1065-the traveller]4954-the heavy track of the traveller , [he]299-mr. twemlow chose the inland way across [the lower part of [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's grounds]2297-the admiral 's grounds]4956-the lower part of the admiral 's grounds , leading to [the village]768-the village by [a narrow plank bridge across [the little stream among some trees]4961-the little stream among some trees]4960-a narrow plank bridge across the little stream among some trees . Here were banks of earth and thicket , shadowy dells where the primrose grew , and the cuckoo - pint , and wood - sorrel , and perhaps in summer the glowworm breathed [her]4962-her mossy gleam under the blackberries . And [here]6711-here [Parson Twemlow]285-parson twemlow was astonished , though [he]285-parson twemlow had promised [himself]285-parson twemlow to be surprised no more , after all [he]285-parson twemlow had been through lately . As [he]285-parson twemlow turned a sharp corner by an ivied tree , [a breathless young woman]4964-a breathless young woman ran into [his]285-parson twemlow arms . " Oh ! "[909-the rector] cried [the Rector]909-the rector , for [he]909-the rector was walking briskly , with a well - nourished part of [his]909-the rector system forward " oh , [I]909-the rector hope [you]4964-a breathless young woman have not hurt [yourself]4964-a breathless young woman . No doubt it was [my]909-the rector fault . Why , [Dolly]277-dolly ! What a hurry [you]4964-a breathless young woman are in ! And all alone all alone , almost after dark ! "[909-the rector] " To be sure ; and that makes [me]277-dolly in such a hurry ; "[277-dolly] [Miss Dolly]277-dolly was in sad confusion . " But [I]277-dolly suppose [I]277-dolly am safe in [[[my]277-dolly father]860-my father 's own grounds]10679-my father 's own grounds . "[277-dolly] " From [everybody]1350-everybody , except [yourself]4964-a breathless young woman , [[my]299-mr. twemlow dear]6598-my dear , "[299-mr. twemlow] [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow replied , severely . " Is [[your]4964-a breathless young woman father]6666-your father aware , does [[your]4964-a breathless young woman sister]4596-your sister know , that [you]4964-a breathless young woman are at this distance from [the house]6709-the house after dark , and wholly without [a companion]10685-a companion ? "[299-mr. twemlow] " It is not after dark , [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow ; although it is getting darker than [I]909-the rector meant it to be . [I]909-the rector beg [your]299-mr. twemlow pardon for terrifying [you]299-mr. twemlow . [I]909-the rector hope [you]299-mr. twemlow will meet with [no other perils]10686-no other perils ! Good - night ! Or at least [I]909-the rector mean , good - afternoon ! "[909-the rector] " [The brazen creature]10687-the brazen creature ! "[299-mr. twemlow] thought [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , as [the girl]9041-the girl without another word disappeared . " Not even to offer [me]909-the rector any excuse ! But [I]909-the rector suppose [she]9041-the girl had no fib handy . [She]9041-the girl will come to no good , [I]909-the rector am very much afraid . [Maria]291-maria told [me]909-the rector that [she]9041-the girl was getting very wilful ; but [I]909-the rector had no idea that it was quite so bad as this . [I]909-the rector am sorry for poor Scudamore , who thinks [her]9041-the girl such [an angel]6628-an angel . [I]909-the rector wonder if [Carne]271-carne is at the bottom of this ? There is nothing too bad for [that dark young man]10689-that dark young man . [I]909-the rector shall ascertain at any rate whether [he]10689-that dark young man is in [the village]768-the village . But unless [I]909-the rector look sharp [I]909-the rector shall be too late to meet [him]10689-that dark young man . Oh , [I]909-the rector ca n't walk so fast as [I]909-the rector did ten years ago . "[909-the rector] Impelled by duty to put best leg foremost , and taking a short - cut above [the village]768-the village , [he]4968-he came out upon [the lane leading towards [the castle]7643-the castle]4969-the lane leading towards the castle , some half - mile or so beyond [the last house of Springhaven]4971-the last house of springhaven . Here [he]4968-he waited to recover breath , and prepare for what [he]4968-he meant to say , and [he]4968-he was sorry to perceive that light would fail [him]4968-he for strict observation of [[his]4968-he nephew]3174-his nephew 's face . But [he]4968-he chose [the most open spot [he]4968-he could find]4973-the most open spot he could find , where the hedges were low , and nothing overhung [the road]1063-the road . Presently [he]4968-he heard the sound of hoofs approaching leisurely up [the hill]890-the hill , and could see from [his]4968-he resting - place that [Carne]271-carne was coming , sitting loosely and wearily on [his]271-carne high black horse . Then [the Rector , to cut short an unpleasant business]4976-the rector , to cut short an unpleasant business , stood boldly forth and hailed [him]271-carne . " No time for anything now , "[271-carne] shouted [Carne]271-carne ; " too late already . Do [you]4968-he want [my]271-carne money ? [You]4968-he are come to [the wrong man]10691-the wrong man for that ; but [the right one]10692-the right one , [I]271-carne can tell [you]4968-he , for a bullet . "[271-carne] " [Caryl]356-carne , it is [I]909-the rector , [[your]356-carne uncle]7175-your uncle [Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , or at any rate [the husband of [[your]356-carne aunt]10695-your aunt]10694-the husband of your aunt . Put up [your]356-carne pistol , and speak to [me]909-the rector a minute . [I]909-the rector have something important to say to [you]356-carne . And [I]909-the rector never can find [you]356-carne at [the castle]7643-the castle . "[909-the rector] " Then be quick , [sir]6639-sir , if [you]6639-sir please ; "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne had never condescended to call [this gentleman]7490-this gentleman [[his]356-carne uncle]2087-his uncle . " [I]356-carne have little time to spare . Out with it . "[356-carne] " [You]356-carne were riding very slowly for [a man in a hurry]10698-a man in a hurry , "[909-the rector] said [the Rector]909-the rector , annoyed at [his]356-carne roughness . " But [I]909-the rector will not keep [you]356-carne long , [young man]8149-young man . For some good reasons of [your]356-carne own [you]356-carne have made a point of avoiding [us]10700-us , [[your]356-carne nearest relatives]10701-your nearest relatives in [this country]8433-this country , and to whom [you]356-carne addressed [yourself]356-carne before [you]356-carne landed in a manner far more becoming . Have [I]909-the rector ever pressed [my]909-the rector attentions upon [you]356-carne ? "[909-the rector] " No , [I]356-carne confess that [you]356-carne have not done that . [You]356-carne perceived as [a gentleman]863-a gentleman how little there was in common between [the son of [a devoted Catholic]10705-a devoted catholic and [a heretic clergyman]10706-a heretic clergyman]10704-the son of a devoted catholic and a heretic clergyman . "[356-carne] " That is one way to put it , "[299-mr. twemlow] [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow answered , smiling in spite of [his]299-mr. twemlow anger at being called [a heretic]4980-a heretic ; " but [I]299-mr. twemlow was not aware that [you]356-carne had strong religious views . However that may be , [we]10707-we should have many things in common , as [Englishmen]1559-englishmen , at a time like this . But what [I]299-mr. twemlow came to speak of is not that . [We]10707-we can still continue to get on without [you]356-carne , although [we]10707-we would rather have met with friendly feeling and candour , as [becomes relatives]10709-becomes relatives . But little as [you]356-carne know of [us]10707-we , [you]356-carne must be well aware that [[your]356-carne cousin]10254-your cousin [Eliza]374-eliza was engaged to be married to [a gentleman from [London]16-london]10711-a gentleman from london , [Mr. Percival Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes , and that [he]580-mr. shargeloes "[299-mr. twemlow] " [I]299-mr. twemlow am sure [I]299-mr. twemlow wish [her]374-eliza all happiness , and congratulate [you]356-carne , [[my]299-mr. twemlow dear sir]10069-my dear sir , as well as [[my]299-mr. twemlow aunt]9279-my aunt [Maria]291-maria . [I]299-mr. twemlow shall call , as soon as possible , to offer [my]299-mr. twemlow best wishes . It was very kind of [you]356-carne to tell [me]299-mr. twemlow . Goodnight , [sir]6639-sir , good - night ! There is a shower coming . "[299-mr. twemlow] " But , "[909-the rector] exclaimed [the Rector]909-the rector , nonplussed for the moment by this view of the subject , yet standing square before the horse , " [Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes has disappeared . What have [you]6639-sir done with [him]580-mr. shargeloes ? "[909-the rector] [Carne]356-carne looked at [[his]356-carne excellent uncle]4982-his excellent uncle as if [he]356-carne had much doubt about [his]356-carne sanity . " Try to explain [yourself]356-carne , [[my]356-carne dear sir]10069-my dear sir . Try to connect [your]356-carne ideas , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , " and offer [me]356-carne the benefit another time . [My]356-carne horse is impatient ; [he]580-mr. shargeloes may strike [you]356-carne with [his]580-mr. shargeloes foot . "[356-carne] " If [he]580-mr. shargeloes does , [I]299-mr. twemlow shall strike [him]580-mr. shargeloes upon the head , "[299-mr. twemlow] [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow replied , with [his]299-mr. twemlow heavy stick ready . " It will be better for [you]356-carne to hear [me]299-mr. twemlow out . Otherwise [I]299-mr. twemlow shall procure a search - warrant , and [myself]299-mr. twemlow examine [[your]356-carne ruins]10716-your ruins , of which [I]299-mr. twemlow know every crick and cranny . And [[your]356-carne aunt [Maria]291-maria]10717-your aunt maria shall come with [me]299-mr. twemlow , who knows every stone even better than [you]356-carne do . That would be a very different thing from an overhauling by [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard . [I]299-mr. twemlow think [we]10718-we should find a good many barrels and bales that had paid no duty . "[299-mr. twemlow] " [[My]356-carne dear uncle]10719-my dear uncle , "[356-carne] cried [Carne]356-carne , with more affection than [he]356-carne ever yet had shown , " that is no concern of [yours]10719-my dear uncle ; [you]10719-my dear uncle have no connection with [the Revenue]613-the revenue ; and [I]356-carne am sure that [Aunt Maria]614-aunt maria would be loth to help in pulling down [the family]730-the family once more . But do as [you]10719-my dear uncle please . [I]356-carne am accustomed to ill fortune . Only [I]356-carne should like to know what this is about poor [Cousin Eliza]615-eliza . If [any man]2500-any man has wronged [her]615-eliza , leave the case to [me]356-carne . [You]10719-my dear uncle have [no son]10722-no son now , and the honour of [the family]730-the family shall not suffer in [my]356-carne hands . [I]356-carne will throw up everything , busy as [I]356-carne am , to make [such a rascal bite the dust]10724-such a rascal bite the dust . And [Eliza]615-eliza so proud , and so upright [herself]615-eliza ! "[356-carne] " [Caryl]356-carne , "[2087-his uncle] said [[his]4983-his uncle]2087-his uncle , moved more than [he]2087-his uncle liked to show by this fine feeling , " [you]356-carne know more , [I]2087-his uncle see , than [you]356-carne liked to show at first , doubtless through goodwill to [us]10725-us . [[Your]356-carne dear aunt]10726-your dear aunt wished to keep the matter quiet , for the sake of poor [Eliza]615-eliza , and [her]615-eliza future chances . But [I]2087-his uncle said No . Let [us]10725-us have it all out . If there is wrong , [we]10725-us have suffered , not done it . Concealment is odious to every honest mind . "[2087-his uncle] " Deeply , deeply odious . Upon that point there can be no two opinions "[356-carne] [he]2087-his uncle forgets [his]2087-his uncle barrels , thought [the Rector]909-the rector " but surely [this man]8236-this man , whatever [his]8236-this man name is [Charleygoes]616-charleygoes must have been hiding from [you]356-carne something in [his]8236-this man own history . Probably [he]8236-this man had [a wife]1647-a wife already . [City men]10729-city men often do that when young , and then put [[their]10729-city men wives]1142-their wives somewhere when [they]10729-city men get rich , and pay visits , and even give dinners , as if [they]10729-city men were [bachelors]10731-bachelors to be sought after . Was [Charleygoes]616-charleygoes that sort of [a man]6583-a man ? "[909-the rector] " [His]616-charleygoes name is ' [Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes , ' a name well known , as [I]909-the rector am assured , in the highest quarters . And [he]616-charleygoes certainly was not sought after by [us]10733-us , but came to [me]909-the rector with an important question bearing on ichthyology . [He]616-charleygoes may be [a wanderer]10734-a wanderer , as [you]356-carne suggest , and as [all the ladies]10735-all the ladies seem to think . But [my]909-the rector firm belief is to the contrary . And [my]909-the rector reason for asking [you]356-carne about [him]616-charleygoes is a very clear one . [He]616-charleygoes had met [you]356-carne twice , and felt interest in [you]356-carne as [a future member of [[our]10733-us family]7187-our family]10736-a future member of our family . [You]356-carne had never invited [him]616-charleygoes to [the castle]7643-the castle ; and the last intention [he]616-charleygoes expressed in [my]909-the rector hearing was to call upon [you]356-carne without one . Has [he]616-charleygoes met with an accident in [[your]356-carne cellars]10739-your cellars ? Or have [your]356-carne dogs devoured [him]616-charleygoes ? [He]616-charleygoes carried a good deal of flesh , in spite of all [he]616-charleygoes could do to the contrary ; and [any man]2500-any man naturally might endeavour to hush up such an incident . Tell [me]909-the rector the truth , [Caryl]356-carne . And [we]10733-us will try to meet it . "[909-the rector] " [My]2087-his uncle two dogs who would never eat any one , though [they]10741-they might pull down [a stranger]6490-a stranger , and perhaps pretend to bite [him]616-charleygoes arrived here the first week in January . When did [Charleygoes]616-charleygoes disappear ? [I]2087-his uncle am not up in dates , but it must have been weeks and weeks before that time . And [I]2087-his uncle must have heard of it , if it had happened . [I]2087-his uncle may give [you]356-carne [my]2087-his uncle honour that [Orso]617-orso and [Leo]618-leo have not eaten Charleygoes . "[2087-his uncle] " [You]356-carne speak too lightly of [a man in high position , who would have been [Lord Mayor of [London]16-london]4429-lord mayor of london , if [he]10743-a man in high position , who would have been lord mayor of london , if he had never come to springhaven had never come to [Springhaven]3-springhaven]10743-a man in high position , who would have been lord mayor of london , if he had never come to springhaven . But living or dead , [he]10743-a man in high position , who would have been lord mayor of london , if he had never come to springhaven shall never be that now . Can [you]356-carne answer [me]909-the rector , in the same straightforward manner , as to an accident in [[your]356-carne cellars]10739-your cellars ; which , as [a gentleman upon a private tour]10746-a gentleman upon a private tour , [he]10743-a man in high position , who would have been lord mayor of london , if he had never come to springhaven had clearly no right to intrude upon ? "[909-the rector] " [I]909-the rector can answer [you]356-carne quite as clearly . Nothing accidental has happened in [[my]909-the rector cellars]10747-my cellars . [You]356-carne may come and see [them]10747-my cellars , if [you]356-carne have any doubt about it . And [you]356-carne need not apply for a search - warrant . "[909-the rector] " God forbid , [[my]4986-the uncle dear fellow]10748-my dear fellow , "[4986-the uncle] cried [the uncle]4986-the uncle , " that [I]4986-the uncle should intrude upon any little matters of delicacy , such as are apt to arise between artificial laws and [[gentlemen]3310-gentlemen who happen to live near [the sea]706-the sea]10750-gentlemen who happen to live near the sea , and to have large places that require restoring ! [I]4986-the uncle shall go [home]788-home with a lighter heart . There is nothing in [this world]1329-this world that brings the comfort of straightforwardness . "[4986-the uncle] CHAPTER LIII TIME AND PLACE In a matter like that French invasion , which had been threatened for such a time , and kept so long impending , " the cry of wolf "[909-the rector] grows stale at last , and then the real danger comes . [Napoleon]385-napoleon had reckoned upon this , as [he]385-napoleon always did upon everything , and for that good reason [he]385-napoleon had not grudged the time devoted to [[his]385-napoleon home affairs]4987-his home affairs . These being settled according to [his]4986-the uncle will , and mob turned into pomp as gaily as grub turns into butterfly , a strong desire for a little more glory arose in [his]4986-the uncle mighty but ill - regulated mind . If [he]4986-the uncle could only conquer [England]2-england , or even without that fetch [her]2-england down on [her]2-england knees and make [her]2-england lick [her]2-england own dust off the feet of [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen , from that day forth [all the nations of [the earth]1037-the earth]4989-all the nations of the earth must bow down before [him]4986-the uncle . [Russia]218-russia , [Prussia]179-prussia , [Austria]219-austria , [Spain]211-spain , though [they]4989-all the nations of the earth might have had the power , never would have plucked the spirit up , to resist [him]4986-the uncle hand in hand , any more than skittle - pins can back one another up against the well - aimed ball . [The balance of to - be or not - to - be]4991-the balance of to - be or not - to - be , as concerned [[our]4992-our country which many now despise]4993-our country which many now despise , as [the mother of such disloyal children , after all that long suspension]4994-the mother of such disloyal children , after all that long suspension , hung in the clouds of that great year ; and a very cloudy year it was , and thick with storms on [land]6911-land and [sea]766-sea . Storm was what [the Frenchmen]7963-the frenchmen longed for , to disperse [the British ships]4998-the british ships ; though storm made [many an Englishman]4999-many an englishman , pulling up the counterpane as the window rattled , thank [the Father of the weather]5000-the father of the weather for keeping [the enemy]6515-the enemy ashore and in a fright . But the greatest peril of all would be in the case of fog succeeding storm , when [the mighty flotilla]5002-the mighty flotilla might sweep across before [[our]4992-our ships]7390-our ships could resume blockade , or even [a frigate]8711-a frigate intercept . One of the strangest points in all this period of wonders , to [us]4992-our who after the event are wise , is that even far - sighted [Nelson]276-nelson and [[his]276-nelson watchful colleagues]5005-his watchful colleagues seem to have had no inkling of [the enemy]6515-the enemy 's main project . [Nelson]276-nelson believed [Napoleon]385-napoleon to be especially intent on [Egypt]158-egypt ; [Collingwood]619-collingwood expected a sudden dash on [Ireland]64-ireland ; [others]6525-others were sure that [his]619-collingwood object was [Jamaica]220-jamaica ; and [many]8321-many maintained that [he]619-collingwood would step ashore in [India]121-india . And these last came nearest to the mark upon the whole , for [a great historian who declares , like [Caryl Carne]356-carne , that a French invasion is a blessing to [any country]5010-any country]5009-a great historian who declares , like caryl carne , that a french invasion is a blessing to any country shows that , for at least a month in the spring of 1805 , [[his]619-collingwood hero]5011-his hero was revolving a mighty scheme for robbing poor [England]2-england of blissful ravage , and transferring it to [India]121-india . However , [the master of [the world]695-the world]5012-the master of the world as [he]619-collingwood was called already , and meant soon to be suddenly returned to [his]619-collingwood earlier design , and fixed the vast power of [his]619-collingwood mind upon it . [He]619-collingwood pushed with new vigour [his]619-collingwood preparations , which had been slackened awhile , [he]619-collingwood added 30,000 well - trained soldiers to [[his]619-collingwood force]5014-his force already so enormous , and [he]619-collingwood breathed the quick spirit of enterprise into the mighty mass [he]619-collingwood moved . Then , to clear off all obstacles , and ensure clear speed of passage , [he]619-collingwood sent sharp orders to [[his]619-collingwood Admirals]5015-his admirals to elude and delude the British fleets , and resolved to enhance that delusion by [his]619-collingwood own brief absence from the scene . Meanwhile [a man of no importance to [the world]695-the world , and of very moderate ambition , was passing a pleasant time in [a quiet spot]5018-a quiet spot , content to be scarcely a spectator even of the drama in rehearsal around [him]619-collingwood]5016-a man of no importance to the world , and of very moderate ambition , was passing a pleasant time in a quiet spot , content to be scarcely a spectator even of the drama in rehearsal around him . [Scudamore]429-scudamore still abode with [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais , and had won [his]619-collingwood hearty friendship , as well as the warm good - will of [that important personage [Madame Fropot]447-madame fropot]5019-that important personage madame fropot . [Neither of these]5020-neither of these could believe at first that [any Englishman]1856-any englishman was kind and gentle , playful in manner , and light - hearted , easily pleased , and therefore truly pleasing . But as soon as [they]5022-they saw the poor wounded ox brought [home]788-home by [a ford]5024-a ford , and settled happily in [the orchard]5025-the orchard , and received [him]5026-him as a free gift from [[their]5022-they guest]5027-their guest , national prejudices dwindled very fast , and domestic good feeling grew faster . [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais , although [a sound Frenchman]5028-a sound frenchman , hated [the Empire]5029-the empire and all that led up to it ; and as for [Madame Fropot]447-madame fropot , [her]447-madame fropot choicest piece of cookery might turn into cinders , if [anybody]838-anybody mentioned conscription in [her]447-madame fropot presence . For [she]447-madame fropot had lost [[her]447-madame fropot only son]5031-her only son , the entire hope of [her]447-madame fropot old days , as well as [[her]447-madame fropot only daughter 's lover]5032-her only daughter 's lover , in that lottery of murder . [Nine out of ten of [the people in [the village]768-the village]5034-the people in the village]5033-nine out of ten of the people in the village were of the same way of thinking . [A great army]5036-a great army can not be quartered anywhere , even for a week , without scattering brands of ill - will all around [it]5036-a great army . The swagger of [the troops]8716-the troops , [their]8716-the troops warlike airs , and loud contempt of [the undrilled swain]5038-the undrilled swain , the dash of a coin on the counter when [they]8716-the troops deign to pay for anything , the insolent wink at [every modest girl]5039-every modest girl , and the coarse joke running along apish mouths even before dark crime begins , native antipathy is sown and thrives . And now for nearly four years [this coast]3882-this coast had never been free from the arrogant strut , the clanking spur , and the loud guffaw , which in every age and every clime have been considered the stamp of valour by [plough - boys at [the paps of [Bellona]221-bellona]5042-the paps of bellona]5041-plough - boys at the paps of bellona . So weary was the neighbourhood of this race , [new conscripts]5043-new conscripts always keeping up the pest , that even [the good M. Jalais]610-m. jalais longed to hear that the armament lay at [the bottom of [the Channel]71-the channel]5044-the bottom of the channel . And [Scudamore]429-scudamore would have been followed by the good wishes of [every house in [the village]768-the village]5045-every house in the village , if [he]429-scudamore had lifted [his]429-scudamore hat and said , " Good - bye , [[my]429-scudamore dear friends]10754-my dear friends ; [I]429-scudamore am breaking [my]429-scudamore parole . "[429-scudamore] For this , though encouraged by the popular voice , [he]429-scudamore was not sufficiently liberal , but stayed within bounds of space and time more carefully than if [he]429-scudamore had been watched . [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes , who had been in every way [a true friend to [him]429-scudamore]5047-a true friend to him , came to see [him]429-scudamore now and then , being now in command of [a division of [the prames]5049-the prames]5048-a division of the prames , and naturally anxious for the signal to unmoor . Much discourse was held , without brag on either side , but with equal certainty on both sides of success . And in one of these talks [the Englishman]1857-the englishman in the simplest manner told [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman all that [he]1857-the englishman had seen on Christmas Eve , and [his]1857-the englishman own suspicions about it . " Understand this well , "[429-scudamore] continued [Scudamore]429-scudamore ; " if [I]429-scudamore discover any treachery on the part of [[my]429-scudamore own countrymen]10755-my own countrymen , [I]429-scudamore shall not be able to stop here on the terms that have been allowed [me]429-scudamore . Whatever the plan may be , [I]429-scudamore shall feel as if [I]429-scudamore were [a party to it]10756-a party to it , if [I]429-scudamore accepted [my]429-scudamore free range and swallowed [my]429-scudamore suspicions . With [your]10757-you proceedings [I]429-scudamore do not meddle , according to fair compact , and the liberal conditions offered . But to see [[my]429-scudamore own countrymen]10755-my own countrymen playing [my]429-scudamore country false is more than [I]429-scudamore could stand . [You]10757-you know more of such things than [I]429-scudamore do . But if [you]10757-you were [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , could [you]10757-you endure to stand by and hide treachery , for the sake of [your]10757-you own comfort ? "[429-scudamore] " Beyond a doubt , no , "[446-captain desportes] [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes answered , spreading [his]446-captain desportes hand with decision : " in such a case [I]446-captain desportes should throw up [my]446-captain desportes parole . But a mere suspicion does not justify an act so ungracious to [the commander]10760-the commander , and personally so unkind to [me]446-captain desportes . [I]446-captain desportes hoped that bright eyes might persuade [you]10757-you to forego hard knocks , and wear none but gentle chains among [us]10761-us . [Nature]587-nature intended [you]10757-you for [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman . [You]10757-you have the gay heart , and the easy manner , and the grand philosophy of [[our]10761-us great nation]10763-our great nation . [Your]10757-you name is [Blyth]429-scudamore , and [I]446-captain desportes know what that intends . "[446-captain desportes] [Scudamore]429-scudamore blushed , for [he]429-scudamore knew that [Madame Fropot]447-madame fropot was doing [her]447-madame fropot best to commit [him]429-scudamore with [a lovely young lady not far off]5052-a lovely young lady not far off , who had felt a tender interest in [the cheerful English captive]5053-the cheerful english captive . But after trying to express once more the deep gratitude [he]429-scudamore felt towards [those who had been so wonderfully kind and friendly]5054-those who had been so wonderfully kind and friendly , [he]429-scudamore asked with a smile , and a little sigh behind it , what [he]429-scudamore must do , if compelled by duty to resign [his]429-scudamore present privileges . " [My]446-captain desportes faith ! [I]446-captain desportes scarcely know , "[446-captain desportes] replied [Desportes]446-captain desportes ; " [I]446-captain desportes have never had such a case before . But [I]446-captain desportes think [you]10757-you must give [me]446-captain desportes a written notice , signed by [yourself]10757-you and by [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais , and allow a week to pass , and then , unless [you]10757-you have heard from [me]446-captain desportes , present [yourself]10757-you to [the commandant of [the nearest post]10765-the nearest post , which must be , [I]446-captain desportes suppose , at [Etaples]222-etaples]10764-the commandant of the nearest post , which must be , i suppose , at etaples . Rather [a rough man]10766-a rough man [he]10766-a rough man is ; and [I]446-captain desportes fear [you]10757-you will have reason for regret . The duty will then remain with [him]10766-a rough man . But [I]446-captain desportes beg [you]10757-you , [[my]446-captain desportes dear friend]7397-my dear friend , to continue as [you]10757-you are . [Tush]386-tush , it is nothing but [some smuggler]10768-some smuggler 's work . "[446-captain desportes] [Scudamore]429-scudamore hoped that [he]429-scudamore might be right , and for some little time was not disturbed by any appearance to the contrary . But early in the afternoon one day , when the month of March was near its close , [he]429-scudamore left [his]429-scudamore books for a little fresh air , and strolled into [the orchard]5025-the orchard , where [[his]429-scudamore friend]1450-his friend the ox was dwelling . This worthy animal , endowed with a virtue denied to none except [the human race]1290-the human race , approached [him]429-scudamore lovingly , and begged to draw attention to the gratifying difference betwixt wounds and scars . [He]429-scudamore offered [his]429-scudamore broad brow to the hand , and [his]429-scudamore charitable ears to be tickled , and breathed a quick issue of good feeling and fine feeding , from the sensitive tucks of [his]429-scudamore nostrils , as [a large - hearted smoker]5058-a large - hearted smoker makes the air go up with gratitude . But as [a burnt child]7644-a burnt child dreads the fire , the seriously perforated animal kept one eye vigilant of the northern aspect , and [the other studious of]5060-the other studious of [the south]5061-the south . And [the gentle Scuddy who was finding all things happy , which is the only way to make them so]5062-the gentle scuddy who was finding all things happy , which is the only way to make them so was startled by a sharp jerk of [[his]429-scudamore dear friend]5063-his dear friend 's head . Following the clue of gaze , there [he]429-scudamore saw , coming up [the river]7147-the river with a rollicking self - trust , [a craft uncommonly like that craft which had mounted every sort of rig and flag]5065-a craft uncommonly like that craft which had mounted every sort of rig and flag , and carried every kind of crew , in [his]429-scudamore many dreams about [her]5063-his dear friend . This made [him]429-scudamore run back to [[his]429-scudamore room]4805-his room at once , not only in fear of being seen upon [the bank]8154-the bank , but also that [he]429-scudamore might command a better view , with the help of [[his]429-scudamore landlord]6617-his landlord 's old spy - glass . Using this , which [he]429-scudamore had cleaned from the dust of ages , [he]429-scudamore could clearly see the faces of [the men on board]5069-the men on board . Of these there were six , of whom five at least were [Englishmen , or of English breed]5070-englishmen , or of english breed . As [the pilot - boat]4844-the pilot - boat drew nearer , and the sunlight fell upon [her]5063-his dear friend , to [his]429-scudamore great surprise [he]429-scudamore became convinced that [the young man at the tiller]5072-the young man at the tiller was [Dan Tugwell]282-dan , [the son of [the captain of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]1398-the captain of springhaven]5073-the son of the captain of springhaven . [Four of [the others]7766-the others]5075-four of the others were unknown to [him]429-scudamore , though [he]429-scudamore fancied that [he]429-scudamore had seen two of [them]7766-the others before , but could not remember when or where . But [he]429-scudamore watched with special interest [the tall man lounging against the little door of the cuddy in the bows , whose profile only was presented to [him]429-scudamore]5077-the tall man lounging against the little door of the cuddy in the bows , whose profile only was presented to him . Then [the boat]1181-the boat canted round towards [the entrance of [the creek]5080-the creek]5079-the entrance of the creek , and having [his]429-scudamore glass upon the full face of [the man]921-the man , [he]429-scudamore recognised [him]921-the man as [Caryl Carne]356-carne , whom [he]429-scudamore had met more than once at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . [His]429-scudamore darkest suspicions were at once redoubled , and a gush of latent jealousy was added to them . In happier days , when [he]429-scudamore was near [[his]429-scudamore lady - love]5082-his lady - love , some whispers had reached [him]429-scudamore about [this fellow , whose countenance had always been repulsive to [him]429-scudamore , arrogant , moody , and mysterious]5083-this fellow , whose countenance had always been repulsive to him , arrogant , moody , and mysterious . [[His]429-scudamore good mother]10168-his good mother also , though most careful not to harass [him]429-scudamore , had mentioned that [Carne]356-carne in [her]10168-his good mother latest letter , and by no means in a manner to remove [his]429-scudamore old misgivings . As a matter now of duty to [[his]429-scudamore country]1635-his country and [himself]429-scudamore , [the young sailor]5086-the young sailor resolved to discover , at any risk , what traitorous scheme had brought [this dark man]5087-this dark man over here . To escape the long circuit by [the upper bridge]5088-the upper bridge , [he]429-scudamore had obtained leave , through [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais , to use [an old boat which was kept in [a bend of [the river]7147-the river about a mile above [the house]6709-the house]5090-a bend of the river about a mile above the house]5089-an old boat which was kept in a bend of the river about a mile above the house . And now , after seeing [that English boat]5093-that english boat make for [the creek where [she]5093-that english boat had been berthed on Christmas Eve]5094-the creek where she had been berthed on christmas eve , [he]429-scudamore begged [Madame Fropot]447-madame fropot to tell [[his]429-scudamore host]2180-his host not to be uneasy about [him]429-scudamore , and taking no weapon but a ground - ash stick , set forth to play spy upon [traitors]10173-traitors . As surely as one foot came after the other , [he]429-scudamore knew that every step was towards [his]429-scudamore grave , if [he]429-scudamore made a mistake , or even met bad luck ; but [he]429-scudamore twirled [his]429-scudamore light stick in [his]429-scudamore broad brown hand , and gently invaded the French trees around with an old English song of the days when still [an Englishman]7125-an englishman could compose a song . But this made [him]429-scudamore think of [that old - fashioned place [Springhaven]3-springhaven]5098-that old - fashioned place springhaven ; and sadness fell upon [him]429-scudamore , that [the son of [its captain]5100-its captain]5099-the son of its captain should be [a traitor]5101-a traitor . Instead of pulling across [the river]7147-the river , to avoid the splash of oars [he]429-scudamore sculled with a single oar astern , not standing up and wallowing in [the boat]1181-the boat , but sitting and cutting [the figure of 8]5104-the figure of 8 with less noise than a skater makes . The tide being just at slack - water , this gave [him]429-scudamore quite as much way as [he]429-scudamore wanted , and [he]429-scudamore steered into [a little bight of [the southern bank]5106-the southern bank]5105-a little bight of the southern bank , and made fast to a stump , and looked about ; for [he]429-scudamore durst not approach [the creek]5080-the creek until the light should fade and [the men]826-the men have stowed tackle and begun to feed . [The vale of [the stream]770-the stream]5109-the vale of the stream afforded shelter to a very decent company of trees , which could not have put up with the tyranny of the west wind upon [the bare brow of [the coast]6872-the coast]5111-the bare brow of the coast . Most of these trees stood back a little from the margin of high tide , reluctant to see themselves in [the water]720-the water , for fear of the fate of [Narcissus]223-narcissus . But where [that clandestine boat]5114-that clandestine boat had glided into gloom and greyness , a fosse of Nature 's digging , deeply lined with wood and thicket , offered snug harbourage to [craft]8033-craft and fraud . [Scudamore]429-scudamore had taken care to learn the ups and downs of [the riverside]5116-the riverside ere this , and knew [them]5117-them now as well as [a native]4007-a native , for [he]429-scudamore had paid many visits to the wounded ox , whom [he]429-scudamore could not lead [home]788-home quite as soon as [he]429-scudamore had hoped , and [he]429-scudamore had found [a firm place of [the little river , easy to cross]5121-the little river , easy to cross when the tide was out]5120-a firm place of the little river , easy to cross when the tide was out . With the help of this knowledge [he]429-scudamore made [his]429-scudamore way to [the creek]5080-the creek , without much risk of being observed , and then , as [he]429-scudamore came to [the crest of [the thicket]5124-the thicket]5123-the crest of the thicket , [he]429-scudamore lay down and watched [the interlopers]5125-the interlopers . There was [the boat]1181-the boat , now imbedded in [the mud]5127-the mud , for [the little creek]5128-the little creek was nearly dry by this time . [[Her]5129-her crew]8044-her crew had all landed , and kindled a fire , over which hung a kettle full of something good , which [they]8044-her crew seemed to regard with tender interest ; while upon [a grassy slope some few yards to the right]5131-a grassy slope some few yards to the right [a trooper]5132-a trooper 's horse was tethered . [Carne]356-carne was not with [them]8044-her crew , but had crossed [the creek]5080-the creek , as the marks of [his]356-carne boots in the mud declared ; and creeping some little way along the thicket , [Scudamore]429-scudamore descried [him]356-carne walking to and fro impatiently in a little hollow place , where [the sailors]4829-the sailors could not see [him]356-carne . This was on [[Scudamore]429-scudamore 's side of [the creek]5080-the creek]5135-scudamore 's side of the creek , and scarcely fifty yards below [him]429-scudamore . " [He]356-carne is waiting for an interview with [somebody]842-somebody , "[328-captain scuddy] thought [Scuddy]328-captain scuddy : " if [I]328-captain scuddy could only get down to that little shanty , perhaps [I]328-captain scuddy should hear some fine treason . The wind is the right way to bring [me]328-captain scuddy every word [he]356-carne says . "[328-captain scuddy] Keeping in shelter when [the traitor]5137-the traitor walked towards [him]429-scudamore , and stealing on silently when [his]429-scudamore back was turned , [the young sailor]5086-the young sailor managed to ensconce [himself]5086-the young sailor unseen in the rough little wattle shed made by [his]5086-the young sailor own hands for the shelter of [[his]5086-the young sailor patient]5139-his patient , when a snow - storm had visited [the valley of [the Canche]185-the canche]5140-the valley of the canche last winter . Nothing could be better fitted for [his]5086-the young sailor present purpose , inasmuch as [his]5086-the young sailor lurking - place could scarcely be descried from below , being sheltered by two large trees and a screen of drooping ivy , betwixt and below which [it]5141-it looked no more than a casual meeting of bushes ; while on the other hand the open space beneath [it]5141-it was curved like a human ear , to catch the voice and forward it . While [Scudamore]429-scudamore was waiting [here]6711-here and keenly watching everything , the light began to falter , and the latest gleam of sunset trembled with the breath of Spring among the buds and catkins . But [the tall man]2929-the tall man continued [his]2929-the tall man long , firm stride , as if the watch in [his]2929-the tall man pocket were the only thing worth heeding . Until , as the shadows lost their lines and flowed into the general depth , [Carne]356-carne sprang forward , and [a horse]5144-a horse and [rider]5145-rider burst into the silence of the grass and moss and trees . [Carne]356-carne made a low obeisance , retired a little , and stood hat in hand , until it should please [the other man]5146-the other man to speak . And [Scudamore]429-scudamore saw , with a start of surprise , that [the other man]5146-the other man was [Napoleon]385-napoleon . [This great man]5148-this great man appeared , to the mild English eyes that were watching [him]5148-this great man so intently , of a very different mood and visage from those of [their]5149-their last view of [him]5148-this great man . Then the face , which combined the beauty of [Athens]620-athens with the strength of [Rome]17-rome , was calm , and gentle , and even sweet , with the rare indulgence of a kindly turn . But now , though not disturbed with wrath , nor troubled by disappointment , that face which had helped to make [his]5148-this great man fortune , more than [any woman]8956-any woman 's had ever done for [her]8956-any woman was cast , even if the mould could be the same , in a very different metal . Stern force and triumphant vigour shone in every lineament , and the hard bright eyes were intent with purpose that would have no denial . Refusing [Carne]356-carne 's aid , [he]5148-this great man remained on [his]5148-this great man horse , and stroked [his]5148-this great man mane for a moment , for [he]5148-this great man loved any creature that served [him]5148-this great man well , and was tender of heart when [he]5148-this great man could afford it ; which added to [his]5148-this great man power with [mankind]696-mankind . " Are all [[your]356-carne men]10770-your men well out of earshot ? "[5148-this great man] [he]5148-this great man asked ; and receiving assurance from [Carne]356-carne , went on . " Now [you]356-carne will be satisfied at length . [You]356-carne have long been impatient . It is useless to deny it . All is arranged , and all comes to a head within three months , and perhaps within two . [Only four men]10771-only four men will know it besides [yourself]356-carne , and [three of those four are commanders of [[my]356-carne fleet]10773-my fleet]10772-three of those four are commanders of my fleet . A short time will be occupied in misleading [those British ships that beleaguer [us]10775-us]10774-those british ships that beleaguer us ; then [we]10775-us concentrate [ours]10775-us , and command [the Channel]7552-the channel ; if only for three days , that will be enough . [I]356-carne depart for [Italy]56-italy in three days or in four , to increase the security of [the enemy]6515-the enemy . But [I]356-carne shall return , without a word to [any one]6859-any one , and as fast as horses can lay belly to the ground , when [I]356-carne hear that [[our]10775-us ships]7390-our ships have broken out . [I]356-carne shall command the invasion , and it will be for [England]2-england to find [a man]6583-a man to set against [me]356-carne . "[356-carne] " [England]2-england will have difficulty , [sire]10587-sire , in doing that , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne answered , with a grim smile , for [he]356-carne shared the contempt of [English Generals]5152-english generals then prevalent . " If [the Continent]7700-the continent can not do it , how can the poor [England]2-england ? Once let [[your]10587-sire Majesty]10007-your majesty land , and all is over . But what are [[your]10587-sire Majesty]10007-your majesty 's orders for [me]356-carne ? And where do [you]356-carne propose to make the landing ? "[356-carne] " Never ask more than one question at a time , "[385-napoleon] [Napoleon]385-napoleon answered , with [his]385-napoleon usual curtness ; " [my]385-napoleon orders to [you]10587-sire are to return at once . Prepare [your]10587-sire supplies for a moment 's notice . Through private influence of [some fair lady]10785-some fair lady , [you]10587-sire have command of the despatches of [that officer at [Springport]224-springport , who has the control of [the naval forces]10787-the naval forces [there]892-there]10786-that officer at springport , who has the control of the naval forces there . Ha ! what was that ? [I]385-napoleon heard a sound up yonder . Hasten up , and see if there is [any listener]10789-any listener . It seemed to be there , where the wood grows thick . "[385-napoleon] [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore , forgetful of [himself]429-scudamore , had moved , and a dry stick cracked beneath [his]429-scudamore foot . [Carne]356-carne , at [the Emperor]9832-the emperor 's glance and signal , sprang up [the bank]8154-the bank , with the help of some bushes , drew [his]356-carne sword and passed it between the wattles , then parted them and rushed through , but saw no sign of [any one]6859-any one . For [Scuddy]328-captain scuddy had slipped away , as lightly as a shadow , and keeping in [a mossy trough]5156-a mossy trough , had gained another shelter . Here [he]328-captain scuddy was obliged to slink in the smallest possible compass , kneeling upon both knees , and shrugging in both shoulders . Peering very sharply through an intertwist of suckers for [his]328-captain scuddy shelter was a stool of hazel , thrown up to repair the loss of stem , [he]328-captain scuddy perceived that [the Emperor]9832-the emperor had moved [his]9832-the emperor horse a little when [Carne]356-carne rejoined and reassured [him]9832-the emperor . And this prevented [Scudamore]429-scudamore from being half so certain as [he]429-scudamore would have liked to be , about further particulars of this fine arrangement . " No , "[385-napoleon] was the next thing [he]328-captain scuddy heard [Napoleon]385-napoleon say whose power of saying " no "[385-napoleon] had made [his]385-napoleon " yes "[385-napoleon] invincible ; " no , it is not to be done like that . [You]429-scudamore will await [your]429-scudamore instructions , and not move until [you]429-scudamore receive them from [my]385-napoleon own hand . Make no attempt to surprise [anybody]838-anybody or anything , until [I]385-napoleon have [ten thousand men]10791-ten thousand men ashore . [Ten thousand]10792-ten thousand will in six hours attain to fifty thousand , if [the shore]716-the shore proves to be as [you]429-scudamore describe ; so great is the merit of [flat - bottomed boats]10794-flat - bottomed boats . [Your]429-scudamore duty will be to leave the right surprise to [us]10795-us , and create a false one among [the enemy]6515-the enemy . This [you]429-scudamore must do in [the distance of [the West]225-the west]10797-the distance of the west , as if [[my]385-napoleon Brest fleet]10798-my brest fleet were ravaging there , and perhaps destroying [Plymouth]226-plymouth . [You]429-scudamore are sure that [you]429-scudamore can command the signals for this ? "[385-napoleon] " [Sire]10587-sire , [I]385-napoleon know everything as if [I]385-napoleon sat among it . [I]385-napoleon can do as [I]385-napoleon please with [the fair secretary]10800-the fair secretary ; and [[her]10800-the fair secretary father]754-her father is [an ancient fool]10802-an ancient fool . "[385-napoleon] " Then success is more easy than [I]385-napoleon wish to have it , because it will not make good esteem . If [Nelson]276-nelson comes at all , [he]276-nelson will be too late , as [he]276-nelson generally is too early . [London]16-london will be in [our]10803-our hands by the middle of July at the latest , probably much earlier , and then [Captain Carne]541-carne shall name [his]541-carne own reward . Meanwhile forget not any word of what [I]385-napoleon said . Make the passage no more . [You]429-scudamore will not be wanted [here]6711-here . [Your]429-scudamore services are far more important where [you]429-scudamore are . [You]429-scudamore may risk [the brave Charron]403-charron , but not [yourself]429-scudamore . Send over by the 20th of May a letter to [me]385-napoleon , under care of [Decres]622-admiral decres , to be opened by no hand but [mine]385-napoleon , upon [my]385-napoleon return from [Italy]56-italy , and let [the messengers]10805-the messengers wait for [my]385-napoleon reply . Among [them]10805-the messengers must be [the young man who knows [the coast]6872-the coast]10806-the young man who knows the coast , and [we]10808-we will detain [him]10806-the young man who knows the coast for pilot . [My]385-napoleon reply will fix the exact date of [our]10808-we landing , and then [you]429-scudamore will despatch , through the means at [your]429-scudamore command , [any English force that might oppose [our]10808-we landing]10809-any english force that might oppose our landing , to [the West]225-the west , where [we]10808-we shall create a false alarm . Is all this clear to [you]429-scudamore ? [You]429-scudamore are not stupid . The great point is to do all at the right time , having consideration of the weather . "[385-napoleon] " All is clear , and shall be carried out clearly , to the best of [[[your]429-scudamore Majesty]10007-your majesty 's humble servant 's power]10811-your majesty 's humble servant 's power . "[385-napoleon] [Napoleon]385-napoleon offered [his]385-napoleon beautiful white hand , which [Carne]541-carne raised to [his]385-napoleon lips , and then [the Emperor]9832-the emperor was gone . [Carne]541-carne returned slowly to [the boat]1181-the boat , with triumph written prematurely on [his]541-carne dark stern face ; while [Scudamore]429-scudamore 's brisk and ruddy features were drawn out to a wholly unwonted length , as [he]429-scudamore quietly made [his]429-scudamore way out of [the covert]5160-the covert . CHAPTER LIV IN A SAD PLIGHT " How shall [I]429-scudamore get out of [this parole]10812-this parole ? Or shall [I]429-scudamore break it , instead of getting out ? Which shall [I]429-scudamore think of first , [my]429-scudamore honour , or [[my]429-scudamore country]8202-my country ? The safety of [millions]10814-millions , or the pride of one ? [An old Roman]10815-an old roman would have settled it very simply . But [a Christian]10816-a christian can not do things so . Thank [God]287-god there is no hurry , for a few days yet ! But [I]429-scudamore must send a letter to [Desportes]446-captain desportes this very night . Then [I]429-scudamore must consider about waiting for a week . "[429-scudamore] [Scudamore]429-scudamore , unable to think out [his]429-scudamore case as yet especially after running as if [his]429-scudamore wind could turn a vane was sitting on [the bank]8154-the bank , to let [the river - bed]5162-the river - bed get darker , before [he]429-scudamore put [his]429-scudamore legs into the mud to get across . For the tide was out , and [the old boat]5163-the old boat high and dry , and [a very weak water]5164-a very weak water remained to be crossed though , like nearly all things that are weak , it was muddy , but [the channel]7552-the channel had a moist gleam in the dry spring air , and anybody moving would be magnified afar . [He]429-scudamore felt that it would never do for [him]429-scudamore , with such a secret , to be caught , and brought to book , or even to awake suspicion of [his]429-scudamore having it . [The ancient Roman of whom [he]429-scudamore had thought]5166-the ancient roman of whom he had thought would have broken parole for [[his]429-scudamore country]1635-his country 's sake , and then fallen on [his]429-scudamore sword for [his]429-scudamore own sake ; but although such behaviour should be much admired , it is nicer to read of such things than to do them . [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy was of large and steady nature , and nothing came to [him]328-captain scuddy with a jerk or jump perhaps because [he]328-captain scuddy was such a jumper and [he]328-captain scuddy wore [his]328-captain scuddy hat well on the back of [his]328-captain scuddy head , because [he]328-captain scuddy had no fear of losing it . But for all that [he]328-captain scuddy found [himself]328-captain scuddy in a sad quandary now . To begin with , [his]328-captain scuddy parole was not an ordinary leave , afforded by [[his]328-captain scuddy captors]5168-his captors to save [themselves]5168-his captors trouble ; but a special grace , issuing from friendship , and therefore requiring to be treated in a friendly vein . The liberality of these terms had enabled [him]328-captain scuddy to dwell as [a friend]828-a friend among [friends]2426-friends , and to overhear all that [he]328-captain scuddy had heard . In the balance of perplexities , this weighed heavily against [his]328-captain scuddy first impulse to cast away all except paramount duty to [his]328-captain scuddy country . In [the next place]5171-the next place , [he]328-captain scuddy knew that private feeling urged [him]328-captain scuddy as hotly as public duty to cast away all thought of honour , and make off . For what [he]328-captain scuddy had heard about [the " fair secretary]10817-the " fair secretary "[10817-the " fair secretary] was rankling bitterly in [his]328-captain scuddy deep heart . [He]328-captain scuddy recalled at this moment the admirable precept of [an ancient sage]5172-an ancient sage , that in such a conflict of duties [the doubter]5173-the doubter should incline to the course least agreeable to [himself]5173-the doubter , inasmuch as the reasons against it are sure to be urged the most feebly in self - council . Upon the whole , the question was a nice one for a casuist ; and if there had not been a day to spare , duty to [[his]328-captain scuddy country]1635-his country must have overridden private faith . However , as there was time to spare , [he]328-captain scuddy resolved to reconcile private honour with the sense of public duty ; and returning to [[his]328-captain scuddy room]4805-his room , wrote a careful letter of which [he]328-captain scuddy kept a copy to [[his]328-captain scuddy friend]1450-his friend [Desportes]446-captain desportes , now on board , and commanding [the flagship of one division of [the flotilla]4346-the flotilla]5177-the flagship of one division of the flotilla . [He]328-captain scuddy simply said , without giving [his]328-captain scuddy reason , that [his]328-captain scuddy parole must expire in eight days after date , allowing one day for delivery of [his]328-captain scuddy letter . Then [he]328-captain scuddy told [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais what [he]328-captain scuddy had done , and much sorrow was felt in [the household]1821-the household . When the time had expired without any answer from [Captain Desportes]446-captain desportes , who meant to come and see [him]328-captain scuddy but was unable to do so , [Scudamore]429-scudamore packed up a few things needful , expecting to be placed in [custody]5180-custody , and resolved to escape from it , at any risk of life . Then [he]328-captain scuddy walked to [Etaples]222-etaples , [a few miles down [the river]7147-the river]5181-a few miles down the river , and surrendered [himself]328-captain scuddy to [the commandant]5183-the commandant [there]892-there . This was [a rough man]10766-a rough man as [Desportes]446-captain desportes had said and with more work to do than [he]446-captain desportes could manage . With very little ceremony [he]5183-the commandant placed [the English prisoner]5186-the english prisoner in charge of [a veteran corporal]5187-a veteran corporal , with orders to take [him]5186-the english prisoner to the lock - up in [the barracks]5188-the barracks , and there await further instructions . And then [the commandant]5183-the commandant , in the hurry of [his]5183-the commandant duties , forgot all about [him]5186-the english prisoner . [Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy now found [himself]328-captain scuddy in [quarters]5190-quarters and under treatment very trying to [his]328-captain scuddy philosophy . Not that [the men who had [him]328-captain scuddy in charge]5191-the men who had him in charge were purposely unkind to [him]328-captain scuddy , only [they]5191-the men who had him in charge were careless about [his]328-captain scuddy comfort , and having more important work to see to , fed [him]328-captain scuddy at [their]5191-the men who had him in charge leisure , which did not always coincide with [his]328-captain scuddy appetite . Much of [his]328-captain scuddy food was watery and dirty , and seemed to be growing its own vegetables , and sometimes to have overripened them . Therefore [he]328-captain scuddy began to lose substance , and [his]328-captain scuddy cheeks became strangers to the buxom gloss which had been the delight of [Madame Fropot]447-madame fropot . But although [they]5191-the men who had him in charge did not feed [him]328-captain scuddy well , [they]5191-the men who had him in charge took good care of [him]328-captain scuddy in other ways , affording no chance of exit . But sour fruit often contains good pips . [Scudamore]429-scudamore 's food was not worth saying grace for , and yet a true blessing attended it : forasmuch as [the Frenchmen]7963-the frenchmen diminished the width of [[their]5191-the men who had him in charge prisoner]5193-their prisoner , but not of the window . Falling away very rapidly , for [his]328-captain scuddy mind was faring as badly as [his]328-captain scuddy body having nothing but regrets to feed upon , which are no better diet than daisy soup , [the gentle [Scuddy]623-scuddy , who must have become [a good wrangler]5194-a good wrangler if [he]623-scuddy had stopped at [Cambridge]37-cambridge]623-scuddy , began to frame a table of cubic measure , and consider the ratio of [his]623-scuddy body to that window , or rather the aperture thereof . One night , when [his]328-captain scuddy supper had been quite forgotten by [everybody]1350-everybody except [himself]328-captain scuddy , [he]328-captain scuddy lay awake thinking for hours and hours about [his]328-captain scuddy fair [Dolly]277-dolly and [the wicked Carne]541-carne , and all the lies [he]328-captain scuddy must have told about [her]277-dolly for not a single syllable would [Scudamore]429-scudamore believe and the next day [he]328-captain scuddy found [himself]328-captain scuddy become so soft and limp , as well as reduced to [his]328-captain scuddy lowest dimension , that [he]328-captain scuddy knew , by that just measure which [a man]6583-a man takes of [himself]6583-a man when [he]6583-a man has but a shred of it left , that now [he]6583-a man was small enough to go between the bars . And now it was high time to feel that assurance , for the morning brought news that the order for [his]328-captain scuddy removal to [a great prison far inland]5197-a great prison far inland was come , and would be carried out the next day . " Now or never "[5198-the mighty host for leagues and leagues] was the only chance before [him]328-captain scuddy . Having made up [his]328-captain scuddy mind , [he]328-captain scuddy felt refreshed , and took [his]328-captain scuddy food with gratitude . Then , as soon as the night was dark and quiet , and [the mighty host for leagues and leagues]5198-the mighty host for leagues and leagues launched into the realms of slumber , springing with both feet well together , as [he]328-captain scuddy sprang from the tub at [Stonnington]32-stonnington , [Scuddy]623-scuddy laid hold of the iron bars which spanned the window vertically , opened the lattice softly , and peeped out in quest of [sentinels]5199-sentinels . There were [none on duty]5200-none on duty very near [him]623-scuddy , though [he]623-scuddy heard [one pacing in the distance]5201-one pacing in the distance . Then flinging [himself]623-scuddy on [his]623-scuddy side , [he]623-scuddy managed , with some pain to [his]623-scuddy well - rounded chest , to squeeze it through the narrow slit , and hanging from the bar , dropped gently . The drop was deep , and in spite of all precautions [he]623-scuddy rolled to the bottom of [a grassy ditch]5202-a grassy ditch . There [he]623-scuddy lay quiet to rest [his]623-scuddy bruises , and watch whether any alarm was raised . Luckily for [him]623-scuddy , the moon was down , and [no one]6581-no one had observed [his]623-scuddy venture . Crawling on all fours along [a hollow place]5204-a hollow place , [he]623-scuddy passed [the outposts]5205-the outposts , and was free . Free in mind as well as body , acquitted from all claims of honour , and able without a taint upon [his]623-scuddy name to bear most important news to [England]2-england , if [he]623-scuddy could only get away from [France]45-france . This would be difficult , as [he]623-scuddy was well aware ; but [his]623-scuddy plan had been thoroughly considered in [[his]623-scuddy prison]5206-his prison , and [he]623-scuddy set forth to make the best of it . Before [his]623-scuddy escape had been discovered , [he]623-scuddy was under [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais ' roof once more , and found [[his]623-scuddy good friends]5207-his good friends resolved never to betray [him]623-scuddy . " But [I]623-scuddy must not expose [you]5207-his good friends to the risk , "[623-scuddy] said [he]623-scuddy , " of heavy fine and imprisonment . [I]623-scuddy shall have to say good - bye to all [your]5207-his good friends goodness in an hour . And [I]623-scuddy shall not even allow [you]5207-his good friends to know what [road]10818-road [I]623-scuddy take , lest [you]5207-his good friends should be blamed for sending [[my]623-scuddy pursuers]10819-my pursuers on the wrong one . But search [[my]623-scuddy room]10820-my room in three days ' time , and [you]5207-his good friends will find a packet to pay for something which [I]623-scuddy must steal for the present . [I]623-scuddy pray [you]5207-his good friends , ask nothing , for [your]5207-his good friends own sake . "[623-scuddy] [They]5208-they fed [him]623-scuddy well , and [he]623-scuddy took three loaves , and a little keg of cider , as well as the bag [he]623-scuddy had packed before [he]623-scuddy surrendered [himself]623-scuddy at [Etaples]222-etaples . [Madame Fropot]447-madame fropot wept and kissed [him]623-scuddy , because [he]623-scuddy reminded [her]447-madame fropot of [[her]447-madame fropot lost son]5209-her lost son ; and [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais embraced [him]623-scuddy , because [he]623-scuddy was not at all like [any son of [his]610-m. jalais]5210-any son of his . With hearty good wishes , and sweet regret , and promises never to forget them , [the Englishman]1857-the englishman quitted [this kind French house]5212-this kind french house , and became at once [a lawful and a likely mark for bullets]5213-a lawful and a likely mark for bullets . The year was now filled with the flurry of Spring , the quick nick of time when [a man]6583-a man is astonished at the power of [Nature]587-nature 's memory . A great many things had been left behind , mainly for [their]5215-them own good , no doubt some of the animal , some of the vegetable , some of [the mineral kingdom]5216-the mineral kingdom even yet none of [them]5215-them started for anarchy . [All]1823-all were content to be picked up and brought on according to the power of [the world]695-the world , making allowance for the pinches of hard times , and the blows of east winds that had blown themselves out . Even [the prime grumbler of [the earth]1037-the earth]5219-the prime grumbler of the earth a biped , who looks up to [heaven]2017-heaven for that purpose mainly was as nearly content with the present state of things as [he]5219-the prime grumbler of the earth can be with anything , until it is the past . [Scudamore]429-scudamore only met [one man]687-one man , but [that one]5223-that one declared it was a lovely night ; and perhaps [he]429-scudamore was easier to please because [he]429-scudamore had only one leg left . The stars had appeared , and the young leaves turned the freshness of their freedom towards [them]5215-them , whether from the crisp impulse of night , or the buoyant influence of kindness in the air . There was very little wind , and it was laden with no sound , except the distant voice of an indefatigable dog ; but [Scudamore]429-scudamore perceived that when the tide set downwards , a gentle breeze would follow down the funnel of [the river]7147-the river . Then [he]429-scudamore drew [the ancient boat which [he]429-scudamore had used before to [the mossy bank]5226-the mossy bank]5225-the ancient boat which he had used before to the mossy bank , and having placed [his]429-scudamore goods on board , fetched a pair of oars and the short mast and brown sail from [the shed where they were kept]5227-the shed where they were kept , and at the top of a full tide launched forth alone upon [his]429-scudamore desperate enterprise . There was faint light in [the channel]7552-the channel , but [the banks]5229-the banks looked very dark ; and just as [he]429-scudamore cast loose [he]429-scudamore heard the big clock at [Montreuil]227-montreuil , a great way up [the valley]704-the valley , slowly striking midnight . And [he]429-scudamore took it for good omen , as [he]429-scudamore swiftly passed [the orchard]5025-the orchard , that [[his]429-scudamore old friend]1443-his old friend the ox trotted down to the corner , and showed [his]1443-his old friend white forehead under a sprawling apple - tree , and gave [him]1443-his old friend a salute , though [he]429-scudamore scarcely could have known [him]1443-his old friend . By this time the breeze was freshening nicely , and [Scudamore]429-scudamore , ceasing to row , stepped the mast , and hoisting the brown sail , glided along at a merry pace and with a hopeful heart . Passing [the mouth of [the creek]5080-the creek]5233-the mouth of the creek , [he]429-scudamore saw no sign of the traitorous [pilot - boat]10485-pilot - boat , neither did [he]429-scudamore meet [any other craft in [channel]5237-channel]5236-any other craft in channel , although [he]429-scudamore saw many moored at [either bank]5238-either bank . But [nobody]843-nobody challenged [him]429-scudamore , as [he]429-scudamore kept in mid - stream , and braced up [his]429-scudamore courage for the two great perils still before [him]429-scudamore ere [he]429-scudamore gained [the open sea]790-the open sea . [The first of these]5241-the first of these would be [the outposts on either side at [Etaples]222-etaples]5242-the outposts on either side at etaples , not far from [the barracks where [he]429-scudamore had been jailed]5243-the barracks where he had been jailed , and here no doubt [the sentinels]5244-the sentinels would call [him]429-scudamore to account . But a far greater danger would be near [the river]7147-the river 's mouth , where [a bridge of [boats]1637-boats , with a broad gangway for [troops]5248-troops]5246-a bridge of boats , with a broad gangway for troops , spanned the tidal opening . There was [no bridge across [the river]7147-the river yet near [the town]5251-the town itself]5249-no bridge across the river yet near the town itself , but , upon challenge from [a sentry]5252-a sentry , [Scudamore]429-scudamore stood up and waved [his]429-scudamore hat , and shouted in fine nasal and provincial French , " [The fisherman]10821-the fisherman , [Auguste Baudry]624-auguste baudry , of Montreuil ! "[429-scudamore] and [the man]921-the man withdrew [his]921-the man musket , and wished [him]429-scudamore good success . Then [he]429-scudamore passed [a sandy island]5254-a sandy island with [some men]5255-some men asleep upon [it]5254-a sandy island , and began to fear the daybreak as [he]429-scudamore neared [the bridge of [boats]1637-boats]5256-the bridge of boats . This crossed [the estuary]5258-the estuary at a narrow part , and having to bear much heavy traffic , was as solid as [a floating bridge]4848-a floating bridge can be . A double row of [barges]5260-barges was lashed and chained together , between piles driven deep into [the river]7147-the river 's bed ; along them [a road of heavy planks]5262-a road of heavy planks was laid , rising and falling as they rose and fell with tide , and a drawbridge near the middle of about eight yards ' span must suffice for the traffic of [the little river]4770-the little river . [This fabric]5264-this fabric was protected from the heavy western surges by the shoals of the bar , and from any English dash by a strong shore battery at either end . At first sight [it]5265-it looked like a black wall across [the river]7147-the river . The darkness of night is supposed to be deepest just before dawn but that depends upon the weather and the sleep of [weary men]5267-weary men is often in its prime at that time . [Scudamore]429-scudamore although [his]429-scudamore life , and all that life hangs on from heaven , were quivering at the puff of every breeze was enabled to derive some satisfaction from a yawn , such as goes the round of [a good company]5268-a good company sometimes , like the smell of the supper of sleep that is to come . Then [he]429-scudamore saw the dark line of [the military bridge]5269-the military bridge , and lowered [his]429-scudamore sail , and unstepped [his]429-scudamore little mast . The strength of the tide was almost spent , so that [he]429-scudamore could deal with this barrier at [his]429-scudamore leisure , instead of being hurled against it . Unshipping the rudder and laying one oar astern , [Scudamore]429-scudamore fetched along the inner row of piles , for [he]429-scudamore durst not pass under the drawbridge , steering [[his]429-scudamore boat]1639-his boat to an inch while [he]429-scudamore sat with [his]429-scudamore face to the oar , working noiselessly . Then [he]429-scudamore spied a narrow opening between [two barges]5271-two barges , and drove [[his]429-scudamore boat]1639-his boat under the chain that joined [them]5271-two barges , and after some fending and groping with [his]429-scudamore hands in the darkness under the planks of [the bridge]5273-the bridge , contrived to get out , when [he]429-scudamore almost despaired of it , through the lower tier of [the supporters]5274-the supporters . [He]429-scudamore was quit of that formidable barrier now , but a faint flush of dawn and of reflection from [the sea]706-the sea compelled [him]429-scudamore to be very crafty . Instead of pushing straightway for the bar and hoisting sail which might have brought a charge of grape - shot after [him]429-scudamore [he]429-scudamore kept in the gloom of the piles nearly into [the left bank]5276-the left bank , and then hugged the shadow [it]5276-the left bank afforded . Nothing but [the desolate sands]5277-the desolate sands surveyed [him]429-scudamore , and the piles of wrack cast up by gales from [the west]5278-the west . Then with a stout heart [he]429-scudamore stepped [his]429-scudamore little mast , and the breeze , which freshened towards the rising of the sun , carried [him]429-scudamore briskly through the tumble of the bar . [The young man]861-the young man knelt and said [his]861-the young man morning prayer , with one hand still upon the tiller ; for , like [most men who have fought well for [England]2-england]5280-most men who have fought well for england , [he]861-the young man had staunch faith in the Power that has made and guides [the nations]7732-the nations , until [they]7732-the nations rebel against it . So far [his]861-the young man success had been more than [his]861-the young man own unaided hand might work , or [his]861-the young man brain with the utmost of its labours second . Of [himself]861-the young man [he]861-the young man cast all thoughts away , for [his]861-the young man love seemed lost , and [his]861-the young man delight was gone ; [the shores of [[his]861-the young man country]1635-his country]5282-the shores of his country , if [he]861-the young man ever reached [them]5282-the shores of his country , would contain no pleasure for [him]861-the young man ; but the happiness of [millions]10814-millions might depend upon [his]861-the young man life , and first of all that of [[his]861-the young man mother]6535-his mother . All by [himself]861-the young man in this frail old tub , [he]861-the young man could scarcely hope to cross [the Channel]7552-the channel , even in the best of weather , and if [he]861-the young man should escape [the enemy]6515-the enemy , while [his]861-the young man scanty supplies held out . [He]861-the young man had nothing to subsist on but three small loaves , and a little keg of cider , and an old tar tub which [he]861-the young man had filled with brackish water , upon which the oily curdle of the tar was floating . But , for all that , [he]861-the young man trusted that [he]861-the young man might hold out , and retain [his]861-the young man wits long enough to do good service . [The French coast]3647-the french coast , trending here for leagues and leagues nearly due north and south , is exposed to the long accumulating power of a western gale , and the mountain roll of billows that have known no check . If even a smart breeze from the west sprang up , [[his]861-the young man rickety little craft]5289-his rickety little craft , intended only for inland navigation , would have small chance of living through the tumult . But [his]861-the young man first care was to give a wide berth to [the land]701-the land and [the many French vessels that were moored or moving , whether belonging to [the great flotilla]4322-the great flotilla , or hastening to supply its wants]5291-the many french vessels that were moored or moving , whether belonging to the great flotilla , or hastening to supply its wants . Many a time [he]861-the young man would have stood forth boldly , as fast as the breeze and tide permitted ; but no sooner had [he]861-the young man shaped a course for [the open sea]790-the open sea than some hostile sail appeared ahead and forced [him]861-the young man to bear away until [she]5294-she was far onward . Thus , after a long day of vigilance and care , [he]861-the young man was not more than five miles from [land]6911-land when the sun set , and probably further from [the English coast]1615-the english coast than when [he]861-the young man set forth in the morning ; because [he]861-the young man had stood towards [the south of west]5297-the south of west all day , to keep out of sight of the left wing of [the enemy]6515-the enemy ; and as the straight outline of [the coast]6872-the coast began to fade , [he]861-the young man supposed [himself]861-the young man to be about half - way between [the mouth of [the Canche]185-the canche]3904-the mouth of the canche and that of [the little Authie]5301-the little authie . Watching with the eyes of one accustomed to the air the last communication of the sun , and [his]861-the young man postscript which , like [a lady]6528-a lady 's , is the gist of what [he]861-the young man means , [Scudamore]429-scudamore perceived that a change of weather might come shortly , and must come ere long . There was nothing very angry in the sky , nor even threatening ; only a general uncertainty and wavering ; " [I]861-the young man wish [you]623-scuddy well all round , "[861-the young man] instead of " Here 's a guinea apiece for [you]623-scuddy . "[861-the young man] [Scuddy]623-scuddy understood it , and resolved to carry on . Having no compass , and small knowledge of [the coast which lay out of range of]5303-the coast which lay out of range of [the British]416-british investment [he]861-the young man had made up [his]861-the young man mind to lie by for the night , or at any rate to move no more than [he]861-the young man could help , for fear of going altogether in the wrong direction . [He]861-the young man could steer by the stars as [great mariners]5304-great mariners did , when [the world]695-the world was all discovery so long as the stars held [their]5306-their skirts up ; but , on the other hand , those stars might lead [him]861-the young man into the thick of the enemy . Of this , however , [he]861-the young man must now take [his]861-the young man chance , rather than wait and let the wind turn against [him]861-the young man . For [his]861-the young man main hope was to get into the track where [British frigates]5307-british frigates , and ships of light draught like [[his]861-the young man own dear Blonde]5308-his own dear blonde , were upon patrol , inside of the course of [the great war chariots]5309-the great war chariots , [the ships of the line , that drave heavily]5310-the ships of the line , that drave heavily . Revolving much grist in the mill of [his]861-the young man mind , as the sage [Ulysses]625-ulysses used to do , [he]861-the young man found it essential to supply the motive power bodily . One of [Madame Fropot]447-madame fropot 's loaves was very soon disposed of , and a good draught of sound cider helped to renew [his]861-the young man flagging energy . Throughout that night [he]861-the young man kept wide - awake , and managed to make fair progress , steering , as well as [he]861-the young man could judge , a little to [the west of north]5311-the west of north . But before sunrise the arrears of sleep increased at compound interest , and [he]861-the young man lowered [his]861-the young man sail , and discharged a part of the heavy sum scored against [him]861-the young man . But when [he]861-the young man awoke , and glanced around [him]861-the young man with eyes that resented scanty measure , even a sleepy glance sufficed to show much more than [he]861-the young man wished to see . Both sky and [sea]766-sea were overcast with doubt , and alarm , and evil foreboding . A dim streak lay where [the land]701-the land had been , and a white gleam quivered from the sunrise on the waves , as if [he]861-the young man were spreading water - lilies instead of scattering roses . As [the earth]1037-the earth has its dew that foretells a bright day whenever the dew is of the proper sort , for three kinds are established now so [the sea]706-the sea has a flit of bloom in the early morning neither a colour , nor a sparkle , nor a vapour which indicates peace and content for the day . But now there was no such fair token upon it , but a heavy and surly and treacherous look , with lumps here and there ; as [a man who intends to abuse [us]5317-us]5316-a man who intends to abuse us thrusts [his]5316-a man who intends to abuse us tongue to get sharp in [his]5316-a man who intends to abuse us cheek . [Scudamore]429-scudamore saw that [[his]429-scudamore poor old boat]5318-his poor old boat , scarcely sound enough for [the men of [Gotham]228-gotham]5319-the men of gotham , was already complaining of the uncouth manners of [the strange place to which [she]5321-she had been carried in the dark]5320-the strange place to which she had been carried in the dark . That is to say , [she]5321-she was beginning to groan , at a very quiet slap in the cheeks , or even a thoroughly well - meaning push in the rear . " [You]429-scudamore are welcome to groan , if [you]429-scudamore do n't strain , "[328-captain scuddy] exclaimed [the heartless Captain Scuddy]328-captain scuddy . Even as [he]429-scudamore spoke [he]429-scudamore beheld a trickle of water glistening down the forward bends , and then a little rill , and then a spurt , as if a serious leak was sprung . [He]429-scudamore found the source of this , and contrived to caulk it with a strand of tarred rope for the present ; but the sinking of [his]429-scudamore knife into the forward timber showed [him]429-scudamore that a great part of the bows was rotten . If a head - sea arose , [the crazy old frame]5322-the crazy old frame would be prone to break in bodily , whereas if [he]429-scudamore attempted to run before [the sea]706-the sea , already beginning to rise heavily from the west , there was nothing to save [the frail craft]5324-the frail craft from being pooped . On every side it was a bad lookout , there was every sign of a gale impending , which [he]429-scudamore could not even hope to weather , and the only chance of rescue lay in the prompt appearance of [some British ship]5325-some british ship . Even in this sad plight [his]429-scudamore courage and love of [native land]8107-native land prevailed against the acceptance of aid from [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen , if any should approach to offer it . Rather would [he]429-scudamore lie at [the bottom of [the Channel]7552-the channel]5044-the bottom of the channel , or drift about among contending fishes , than become again [a prisoner]10241-a prisoner with [his]429-scudamore secret in [his]429-scudamore mind , and no chance of sending it to save [[his]429-scudamore country]1635-his country . As a forlorn hope , [he]429-scudamore pulled out a stump of pencil , and wrote on the back of a letter from [[his]429-scudamore mother]6535-his mother a brief memorandum of what [he]429-scudamore had heard , and of the urgency of the matter . Then taking a last draught of [his]429-scudamore tarry water , [he]429-scudamore emptied the little tub , and fixed the head in , after [he]429-scudamore had enclosed [his]429-scudamore letter . Then [he]429-scudamore fastened the tub to an oar , to improve the chance of its being observed , and laid the oar so that it would float off , in case of [the frail boat]5333-the frail boat foundering . The other oar [he]429-scudamore kept at hand to steer with , as long as [the boat]1181-the boat should live , and to help [him]429-scudamore to float , when [she]6535-his mother should have disappeared . This being done , [he]429-scudamore felt easier in [his]429-scudamore mind , as [a man who has prepared for the worst]5335-a man who has prepared for the worst should do . [He]429-scudamore renewed [his]429-scudamore vigour , which had [begun to flag under constant labour and long solitude]5336-begun to flag under constant labour and long solitude , by consuming another of [his]429-scudamore loaves , and taking almost the last draught of [his]429-scudamore cider , and after that [he]429-scudamore battled throughout the dreary day against the increase of bad weather . Towards the afternoon [he]429-scudamore saw [several ships]5337-several ships , one of which [he]429-scudamore took to be [a British frigate]9529-a british frigate ; but [none of [them]5337-several ships]1491-none of them espied [[his]429-scudamore poor labouring craft]5340-his poor labouring craft , or at any rate showed signs of doing so . Then [a pilot - boat]10429-a pilot - boat ran by [him]429-scudamore , standing probably for [Boulogne]22-boulogne , and at one time less than a league away . [She]10429-a pilot - boat appeared to be English , and [he]429-scudamore was just about to make signal for aid , when a patch in [her]10429-a pilot - boat foresail almost convinced [him]429-scudamore that [she]10429-a pilot - boat was [the traitor of the Canche returning]5342-the traitor of the canche returning . [She]10429-a pilot - boat was probably out of [her]10429-a pilot - boat proper course in order to avoid [the investing fleet]5343-the investing fleet , and [she]10429-a pilot - boat would run inside [it]5343-the investing fleet when the darkness fell . Better to go to the bottom than invoke such aid ; and [he]429-scudamore dropped the oar with [his]429-scudamore neckerchief upon it , and faced [the angry sea]5344-the angry sea again and the lonely despair of impending night . What followed was wiped from [his]429-scudamore memory for years , and the loss was not much to be regretted . When [he]429-scudamore tried to think about it , [he]429-scudamore found nothing but a roaring of wind and of waves in [his]429-scudamore ears , a numbness of arms as [he]429-scudamore laboured with the oar tholed abaft to keep [her]10429-a pilot - boat heavy head up , a prickly chill in [his]429-scudamore legs as the brine in [the wallowing boat]5345-the wallowing boat ran up them , and then a great wallop and gollop of the element too abundant round [him]429-scudamore . But at last , when long years should have brought more wisdom , [he]429-scudamore went poaching for supper upon Welsh rabbits . That night all the ghastly time came back , and stood minute by minute before [him]429-scudamore . Every swing of [his]429-scudamore body , and sway of [his]429-scudamore head , and swell of [his]429-scudamore heart , was repeated , the buffet of the billows when the planks were gone , the numb grasp of the slippery oar , the sucking down of legs which seemed turning into sea - weed , the dashing of dollops of surf into mouth and nose closed ever so carefully , and then the last sense of having fought a good fight , but fallen away from human arms , into " Oh Lord , receive [my]5346-the gay charron spirit ! "[5346-the gay charron] CHAPTER LV IN SAVAGE GUISE " [A man]6583-a man came out of [the sea]706-the sea to - day , and made [me]5346-the gay charron believe [we]10824-we were all found out , "[5346-the gay charron] said [the gay Charron]5346-the gay charron to [the gloomy Carne]5347-the gloomy carne , a day or two after poor [Scudamore]429-scudamore 's wreck . " [I]5346-the gay charron never beheld a more strange - looking creature as [the owner of [our]10824-we human face divine , as some of [[your]10826-your poets]10827-your poets have found to say]10825-the owner of our human face divine , as some of your poets have found to say . [He]6583-a man has hair from [his]6583-a man head all down to here "[5346-the gay charron] [the little Captain]5348-the little captain pointed to a part of [his]429-scudamore system which would have been larger in more tranquil times " and [his]6583-a man clothes were so thin that [one]6539-one was able to see through them , and the tint of [his]6583-a man face was of roasted sugar , such as it is not to obtain in [England]2-england . A fine place for fat things , but not for thin ones . "[5346-the gay charron] " [[My]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one friend]6556-my friend , [you]6556-my friend arouse [my]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one curiosity , "[5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one] [the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one , answered , as [he]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one lazily crossed [his]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one long legs ; " [you]6556-my friend are always apprehensive about detection , of which [I]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one have ceased to entertain all fear , during the short time that remains . [This stranger of yours]10830-this stranger of yours must have been very wet , if [he]6583-a man had just appeared out of [the sea]706-the sea . Was it that which made [his]6583-a man clothes transparent , like those of [the higher class of ladies]10832-the higher class of ladies ? "[5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one] " [You]6556-my friend have not the right understanding of words . [He]6583-a man was appeared out of [the sea]706-the sea , but the wood of [a boat]6952-a boat was spread between them . [He]6583-a man was as dry as [I]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one am ; and that is saying much , with nothing but this squeezing of bad apples for to drink . "[5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one] " Ah , [we]10835-we shall have better soon . What [an impatient throat it]10836-an impatient throat it is ! Well , what became of [this transparent man]10837-this transparent man , made of burnt sugar , and with hair below [his]6583-a man belt ? "[5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one] " [I]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one tell [you]6556-my friend that [you]6556-my friend take it in a very different way . But [he]6583-a man was [a long man]10838-a long man , as long almost as [you]6556-my friend are , and with much less of indolence in the moving of [his]6583-a man legs . It was not sincerely wise for [me]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one to exhibit [myself]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one , in [the land]701-the land . [I]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one was watching for a signal from [the sea]706-the sea , and [a large ship]3693-a large ship , not of [the navy]6875-the navy but of [merchants]10843-merchants , was hanging off about a league and delaying for [[her]3693-a large ship boat]3907-her boat . For this reason [I]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one prevented [him]6583-a man from seeing [me]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one , and that created difficulty of [my]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one beholding [him]6583-a man . But [he]6583-a man was going along [the basin of the sea]10845-the basin of the sea towards [Springhaven]3-springhaven ' Springport ' it is designated by [the Little Corporal]10846-the little corporal ; ah ha , how the language of [the English]10847-the english comes left to [him]6583-a man ! "[5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one] " And how right it comes to [you]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one , [[my]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one friend]6556-my friend , through [your]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one fine self - denial in speaking it with [me]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one ! It is well for [our]10849-our cause that it is not sincerely wise for [you]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one to exhibit [yourself]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one in [the land]701-the land , or [we]10849-our should have [you]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one making sweet eyes at [English young ladies]10851-english young ladies , and settling down to roast beef and nut - brown ale . Fie , then , [[my]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one friend]6556-my friend ! where is [your]5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one patriotism ? "[5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one] " [These English young ladies]10853-these english young ladies , "[1854-the frenchman] said [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman , unabashed , " are very fine , in [my]1854-the frenchman opinion very fine indeed ; and [they]10853-these english young ladies could be made to dress , which is sincerely an external thing . By occasion , [I]1854-the frenchman have seen the very most belle , and charming and adorable of all the creatures ever made by [the good God]10854-the good god . And if [she]10853-these english young ladies was to say to [me]1854-the frenchman , ' Abandon [France]45-france , [[my]1854-the frenchman Captain]7739-my captain , and become [[my]1854-the frenchman good husband]10856-my good husband ' and [she]10853-these english young ladies has the money also the fair [France]45-france would go to the bottom , and the good ship [Charron]403-charron hoist the Union - jack . "[1854-the frenchman] " This becomes serious : "[5349-the master of the feast , which was not a very fat one] [Carne]541-carne had long learned to treat [[his]541-carne French colleague]5351-his french colleague with a large contempt : " [I]541-carne shall have to confine [you]5351-his french colleague in the Yellow Jar , [[my]541-carne friend]6556-my friend . But what [young lady]10858-young lady has bewitched [you]5351-his french colleague so , and led [your]5351-his french colleague most powerful mind astray ? "[541-carne] " [I]1854-the frenchman will tell [you]5351-his french colleague . [I]1854-the frenchman will make no secret of it . [You]5351-his french colleague have none of those lofty feelings , but [you]5351-his french colleague will be able in another to comprehend them . It is [the daughter of the Coast - Defender Admiral [Charles Sir Darling]10860-charles sir darling]10859-the daughter of the coast - defender admiral charles sir darling . "[1854-the frenchman] " [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling has [two daughters]10861-two daughters . Which of [them]10861-two daughters has the distinguished honour of winning the regard of [Captain Charron]403-charron ? "[541-carne] " If there are two , it is so much more better . If [I]1854-the frenchman succeed not with one , [I]1854-the frenchman will try with the other . But the one who has made [me]1854-the frenchman captive for the present is [the lady with the dark hair done up like this]10862-the lady with the dark hair done up like this . "[1854-the frenchman] In a moment [Charron]403-charron had put up [his]403-charron hair , which was thick but short , into a double sheaf ; and [Carne]541-carne knew at once that it was [Faith]315-faith whose charms had made havoc of the patriotism of [[his]541-carne colleague]5352-his colleague . Then [he]541-carne smiled and said , " [[My]541-carne friend]6556-my friend , that is [the elder daughter]1028-the elder daughter . "[541-carne] " [I]1854-the frenchman have some knowledge of the laws of [England]2-england , "[1854-the frenchman] [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman continued , complacently ; " [the elder]1949-the elder will have the most money , and [I]1854-the frenchman am not rich , though [I]1854-the frenchman am courageous . In the confusion that ensues [I]1854-the frenchman shall have the very best chance of commending [myself]1854-the frenchman ; and [I]1854-the frenchman confide in [your]6556-my friend honourable feeling to give [me]1854-the frenchman the push forward by occasion . Say , is it well conceived , [[my]1854-the frenchman friend]6556-my friend ? [We]10867-we never shall conquer [these Englishmen]10868-these englishmen , but [we]10867-we may be triumphant with [[their]10868-these englishmen ladies]10869-their ladies . "[1854-the frenchman] " It is a most excellent scheme of invasion , "[541-carne] [Carne]541-carne answered , with [his]541-carne slow sarcastic smile , " and [you]6556-my friend may rely on [me]541-carne for what [you]6556-my friend call the push forward , if [a Frenchman]7265-a frenchman ever needs it with [a lady]6528-a lady . But [I]541-carne wish to hear more about [that brown man]10872-that brown man . "[541-carne] " [I]541-carne can tell [you]6556-my friend no more . But the matter is strange . Perhaps [he]10872-that brown man was visiting [the fat Captain Stoobar]10873-the fat captain stoobar . [I]541-carne feel no solicitude concerning [him]10872-that brown man with [[my]541-carne angel]10874-my angel . [She]10874-my angel would never look twice at [such a savage]10875-such a savage . "[541-carne] But [the gallant French Captain]5354-the gallant french captain missed the mark this time . [The strange - looking man with the long brown beard]5355-the strange - looking man with the long brown beard quitted [the shore]716-the shore before [he]5355-the strange - looking man with the long brown beard reached the stepping - stones , and making a short - cut across [the rabbit - warren]5357-the rabbit - warren , entered [the cottage of [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell]5358-the cottage of zebedee tugwell , without even stopping to knock at the door . [The master]1020-the master was away , and so were [all the children]5360-all the children ; but [stout Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell , with [her]463-mrs. tugwell back to the door , was tending the pot that hung over the fire . At the sound of a footstep [she]463-mrs. tugwell turned round , and [her]463-mrs. tugwell red face grew whiter than the ashes [she]463-mrs. tugwell was stirring . " Oh , [Mr. Erle]296-mr. erle , is it [you]296-mr. erle , or [[your]296-mr. erle ghostie]10876-your ghostie ? "[463-mrs. tugwell] [she]463-mrs. tugwell cried , as [she]463-mrs. tugwell fell against the door of the brick oven . " Do ' [e]10877-e speak , for [God]287-god 's sake , if [He]1020-the master have given the power to ' e. "[463-mrs. tugwell] " [He]1020-the master has almost taken it away again , so far as the English language goes , "[473-twemlow] [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow answered , with a smile which was visible only in [his]473-twemlow eyes , through long want of a razor ; " but [I]473-twemlow am picking up a little . Shake hands , [Kezia]563-kezia , and then [you]563-kezia will know [me]473-twemlow . Though [I]473-twemlow have not quite recovered that art as yet . "[473-twemlow] " Oh , [Mr. Erle]296-mr. erle ! "[278-zebedee tugwell] exclaimed [[Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell 's wife]5361-zebedee 's wife , with tears ready to start for [his]473-twemlow sake and [her]5361-zebedee 's wife own , " how many a time [I]5362-i 've had [you]473-twemlow on [my]5362-i knees , afore [I]5362-i was blessed with any of [my]5362-i own , and a bad sort of blessing the best of 'em proves . Not that [I]5362-i would listen to a word again ' [him]473-twemlow . [I]5362-i suppose [you]473-twemlow never did happen to run again ' [[my]5362-i Dan'el]10878-my dan'el , in any of [they]10879-them furrin parts , from the way [they]10879-them makes the hair grow . [I]5362-i did hear tell of [him]473-twemlow over to [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge ; but not likely , so nigh to [[his]473-twemlow own mother]10880-his own mother , and never come no nigher . And if [they]10879-them furrin parts puts on the hair so heavily , who could ' a known [him]473-twemlow to [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge ? [They]10879-them never was like [we]10881-we be . [They]10879-them 'd as [lief]10882-lief tell a lie as look at [you]10883-you , over there . "[5362-i] In spite of [his]5362-i own long years of trouble , or perhaps by reason of [them]5363-them , [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow , eager as [he]5362-i was to get on , listened to the sad tale that sought for [his]5362-i advice , and departed from wisdom as good - nature always does by offering useless counsel counsel that could not be taken , and yet was far from being worthless , because it stirred anew the fount of hope , towards which the parched affections creep . " But [Lor]627-lor bless [me]463-mrs. tugwell , [sir]6639-sir , [I]463-mrs. tugwell never thought of [you]6639-sir ! "[463-mrs. tugwell] [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell exclaimed , having thought out [her]463-mrs. tugwell self . " What did [Parson]285-parson twemlow say , and [[your]6639-sir mother]7019-your mother , and [Miss Faith]315-faith ? It must ' a been better than a play to see [them]10879-them . "[463-mrs. tugwell] " [Not one of [them]10879-them]6667-not one of them knows a word about it yet ; nor anybody in [Springhaven]3-springhaven , except [you]6639-sir , [Kezia]563-kezia . [You]6639-sir were as good as [[my]463-mrs. tugwell nurse]10887-my nurse , [you]6639-sir know ; [I]463-mrs. tugwell have never had a chance of writing to [them]10879-them , and [I]463-mrs. tugwell want [you]6639-sir to help [me]463-mrs. tugwell to let [them]10879-them know it slowly . "[463-mrs. tugwell] " Oh , [Mr. Erle]296-mr. erle , what [a lovely young woman]10888-a lovely young woman [your]296-mr. erle Miss Faith is grown up by now ! [Some]3118-some thinks more of [Miss Dolly]277-dolly , but , to [my]463-mrs. tugwell mind , [you]6639-sir may as well put a mackerel before a salmon , for the sake of the stripes and the glittering . Now what can [I]463-mrs. tugwell do to make [you]296-mr. erle decent , [sir]6639-sir , for [them]10879-them duds and that hair is barbarious ? [[My]463-mrs. tugwell Tabby]10891-my tabby and [Debby]466-debby will be back in half an hour , and [them]10879-them growing up into [young maidens]10892-young maidens now . "[463-mrs. tugwell] [Twemlow]285-parson twemlow explained that after living so long among [savages]5364-savages in a burning clime , [he]285-parson twemlow had found it impossible to wear thick clothes , and had been rigged up in some Indian stuff by [the tailor of [the ship which had rescued [him]285-parson twemlow]5366-the ship which had rescued him]5365-the tailor of the ship which had rescued him . But now [he]285-parson twemlow supposed [he]285-parson twemlow must reconcile [himself]285-parson twemlow by degrees to the old imprisonment . But as for [his]285-parson twemlow hair , that should never be touched , unless [he]285-parson twemlow was restored to [the British Army]229-the british army , and obliged to do as [the others]7766-the others did . With many little jokes of a homely order , [Mrs. Tugwell]463-mrs. tugwell , regarding [him]285-parson twemlow still as [a child]775-a child , supplied [him]285-parson twemlow with [[her]463-mrs. tugwell husband]911-her husband 's summer suit of thin duck , which was ample enough not to gall [him]285-parson twemlow ; and then [she]463-mrs. tugwell sent [[her]463-mrs. tugwell daughters]5370-her daughters with a note to [the Rector]909-the rector , begging [him]909-the rector to come at seven o'clock to meet [a gentleman who wished to see [him]909-the rector upon important business , near [the plank bridge across [the little river]4770-the little river]5373-the plank bridge across the little river]5372-a gentleman who wished to see him upon important business , near the plank bridge across the little river . [Erle]296-mr. erle wrote that note , but did not sign it ; and after many years of happy freedom from the pen , [his]296-mr. erle handwriting was so changed that [[his]296-mr. erle own father]6995-his own father would not know it . What [he]296-mr. erle feared was the sudden shock to [[his]296-mr. erle good mother]10168-his good mother ; [[his]296-mr. erle father]6889-his father 's nerves were strong , and must be used as buffers . " Another trouble , probably ; there is nothing now but trouble , "[299-mr. twemlow] [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow was thinking , as [he]299-mr. twemlow walked unwillingly towards the place appointed . " [I]299-mr. twemlow wish [I]299-mr. twemlow could only guess what [I]299-mr. twemlow can have done to deserve all these trials , as [I]299-mr. twemlow become less fit to bear them . [I]299-mr. twemlow would never have come to [this lonely spot]10893-this lonely spot , except that it may be about [Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes . Everything now is turned upside down ; but [the Lord]848-the lord knows best , and [I]299-mr. twemlow must bear it . [Sir]6639-sir , who are [you]6639-sir ? And what do [you]6639-sir want [me]299-mr. twemlow for ? "[299-mr. twemlow] At the corner where [Miss Dolly]277-dolly had rushed into [the Rector]909-the rector 's open arms so fast , [a tall man , clad in white]5379-a tall man , clad in white , was standing , with a staff about eight feet long in [his]5379-a tall man , clad in white hand . Having carried a spear for four years now , [Captain Twemlow]473-twemlow found no comfort in [[his]299-mr. twemlow native land]3908-his native land until [he]299-mr. twemlow had cut the tallest growth in [[Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling 's osier bed]5381-admiral darling 's osier bed , and peeled it , and shaved it to a seven - sided taper . [He]299-mr. twemlow rested this point in a socket of moss , that it might not be blunted , and then replied : " [Father]7004-father , [you]7004-father ought to know [me]299-mr. twemlow , although [you]7004-father have grown much stouter in [my]299-mr. twemlow absence ; and perhaps [I]299-mr. twemlow am thinner than [I]299-mr. twemlow used to be . But the climate disagreed with [me]299-mr. twemlow , until [I]299-mr. twemlow got to like it . "[299-mr. twemlow] " [Erle]473-twemlow ! Do [you]7004-father mean to say [you]473-twemlow are [[my]909-the rector boy]9298-my boy [Erle]473-twemlow ? "[909-the rector] [The Rector]909-the rector was particular about [his]909-the rector clothes . " Do n't think of touching [me]909-the rector . [You]473-twemlow are hair all over , and [I]909-the rector dare say never had a comb . [I]909-the rector wo n't believe a word of it until [you]7004-father prove it . "[909-the rector] " Well , [mother]7013-mother will know [me]861-the young man , if [you]7004-father do n't . "[861-the young man] [The young man]861-the young man answered calmly , having been tossed upon so many horns of adventure that none could make a hole in [him]861-the young man . " [I]861-the young man thought that [you]7004-father would have been glad to see [me]861-the young man ; and [I]861-the young man managed to bring a good many presents ; only they are gone on to [London]16-london . [They]10899-them could not be got at , to land [them]10899-them with [me]861-the young man ; but [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe will be sure to send [them]10899-them . [You]7004-father must not suppose , because [I]861-the young man am empty - handed now "[861-the young man] " [[My]807-the father dear son]10313-my dear son , "[807-the father] cried [the father]807-the father , deeply hurt , " do [you]10313-my dear son think that [your]10313-my dear son welcome depends upon presents ? [You]10313-my dear son have indeed fallen into savage ways . Come , and let [me]807-the father examine [you]10313-my dear son through [your]10313-my dear son hair ; though the light is scarcely strong enough now to go through it . To think that [you]10313-my dear son should be [my]807-the father own Erle , alive after such a time , and with such a lot of hair ! Only , if there is any palm - oil on it this is [my]807-the father last new coat but one . "[807-the father] " No , [father]7004-father , nothing that [you]7004-father ever can have dreamed of . Something that will make [you]7004-father [a bishop]4011-a bishop , if [you]7004-father like , and [me]861-the young man [a member of [the House of [Lords]10905-lords]7454-the house of lords]10903-a member of the house of lords . But [I]861-the young man did not find it out [myself]861-the young man which makes [success]10906-success more certain . "[861-the young man] " [They]10907-they have taught [you]10313-my dear son some great truths , [[my]807-the father dear boy]7988-my dear boy . [The man who begins a thing]10909-the man who begins a thing never gets on . But [I]807-the father am so astonished that [I]807-the father know not what [I]807-the father say . [I]807-the father ought to have thanked [the Lord]848-the lord long ago . Have [you]10313-my dear son got a place without any hair upon it large enough for [me]807-the father to kiss [you]10313-my dear son ? "[807-the father] [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow , whose hand in spite of all adventures trembled a little upon [his]473-twemlow spear , lifted [his]473-twemlow hat and found a smooth front , sure to be all the smoother for a [father]7004-father 's kiss . " Let [us]10911-us go [home]788-home , "[1354-the old man] said [the old man]1354-the old man , trying to exclude all excitement from [his]473-twemlow throat and heart ; " but [you]10313-my dear son must stay outside until [I]1354-the old man come to fetch [you]10313-my dear son . [I]1354-the old man feel a little anxious , [[my]1354-the old man dear boy]7988-my dear boy , as to how [[your]10313-my dear son dear mother]7534-your dear mother will get over it . [She]7534-your dear mother has never been strong since the bad news came about [you]10313-my dear son . And [somebody else]3185-somebody else has to be considered . But that must stand over till to - morrow . "[1354-the old man] CHAPTER LVI THE SILVER VOICE [Many shrewd writers]5387-many shrewd writers have observed that [Britannia]489-britannia has a special luck which [the more devout]5388-the more devout call [Providence]441-providence in holding [her]489-britannia own , against not only [[her]489-britannia true and lawful enemies]5389-her true and lawful enemies , but even [those of [her]489-britannia own bosom who labour most to ruin [her]489-britannia]5390-those of her own bosom who labour most to ruin her . And truly [she]489-britannia had need of all [her]489-britannia fortune now , to save [her]489-britannia from [the skulking traitor]5391-the skulking traitor , as well as [the raging adversary]5392-the raging adversary . " Now [I]541-carne will have [my]541-carne revenge , "[541-carne] said [Carne]541-carne , " on all who have outraged and plundered [me]541-carne . Crows carrion - crows [I]541-carne will turn them into owls without a nest . Prowling owls , to come blinking even now at the last of [my]541-carne poor relics ! [Charron]403-charron , what did [that fellow]10916-that fellow say to [old Jerry]366-jerry , the day [I]541-carne tied the dogs up ? "[541-carne] " [He]10916-that fellow said , [[my]541-carne dear friend]7397-my dear friend , that [he]10916-that fellow missed from the paintings which [he]10916-that fellow had taken to [[his]10916-that fellow house]6500-his house the most precious of them all the picture of [[your]7397-my dear friend dear grandmother]10919-your dear grandmother , by [a man whose name it is hard to pronounce , but [a Captain in [the British Army]229-the british army]10921-a captain in the british army , very much fond of beloving and painting [all the most beautiful ladies]10922-all the most beautiful ladies]10920-a man whose name it is hard to pronounce , but a captain in the british army , very much fond of beloving and painting all the most beautiful ladies ; and since [he]10916-that fellow had painted [the mother of Vash Vash the man that conquered [England]2-england in [America]231-america]10923-the mother of vash vash the man that conquered england in america all [his]10916-that fellow work was gone up to a wonderful price , and [old Sheray]628-old sheray should have one guinea if [he]628-old sheray would exhibit to [him]628-old sheray where to find it . [Meedle]629-meedle or [Beedle]630-beedle [he]10916-that fellow had set [his]10916-that fellow heart on getting it . [He]10916-that fellow declared by [the good God]10854-the good god that [he]10916-that fellow would have it , and that [you]10925-you had got it under a tombstone . "[541-carne] " A sample of [their]10926-their persecutions ! [You]10925-you know that [I]541-carne have never seen it , nor even heard of [the Captain Middleton who went on [his]10927-the captain middleton who went on his rovings from springhaven rovings from [Springhaven]3-springhaven]10927-the captain middleton who went on his rovings from springhaven . And , again , about [my]541-carne own front - door , or rather the door of [[my]541-carne family]1594-my family for some four centuries , because it was carved as [they]10926-their can not carve now , it was put into that vile Indenture . [I]541-carne care very little for [[my]541-carne ancestors benighted Britons of [the county]7096-the county]10929-my ancestors benighted britons of the county type but these things are personal insults to [me]541-carne . [I]541-carne seldom talk about them , and [I]541-carne will not do so now . "[541-carne] " [[My]541-carne Captain]7739-my captain , [you]7739-my captain should talk much about it . That would be the good relief to [your]7739-my captain extensive mind . Revenge is not of the bright French nature ; but the sky of [this island]7287-this island procreates it . [My]541-carne faith ! how [I]541-carne would rage at [England]2-england , if it were not for [the people]8901-the people , and [[their]8901-the people daughters]10934-their daughters ! [We]10935-we shall see ; in a few days more [we]10935-we shall astonish [the fat John Bull]402-john bull ; and then [his]402-john bull little kittens what do [you]7739-my captain call [them]10936-them ? calves of an ox , will come running to [us]10935-we . "[541-carne] " Enough of [your]7739-my captain foolish talk , "[541-carne] said [Carne]541-carne . " [The women]6658-the women are as resolute as [the men]826-the men . Even when [we]10935-we have taken [London]16-london , not [an English woman]10939-an english woman will come near [us]10935-we , until [all the men]10940-all the men have yielded . Go down to [[your]7739-my captain station]10941-your station and watch for [the boat]1181-the boat . [I]541-carne expect [an important despatch]10943-an important despatch to - night . But [I]541-carne can not stay here for the chance of it . [I]541-carne have business in [Springhaven]3-springhaven . "[541-carne] [His]541-carne business in [Springhaven]3-springhaven was to turn young love to the basest use , to make [a maiden]5393-a maiden rash and flighty , but not as yet dishonourable [a traitor to [[her]5393-a maiden friends]5395-her friends and father - land , and most of all to [[her]5393-a maiden own father]5396-her own father]5394-a traitor to her friends and father - land , and most of all to her own father . [He]541-carne had tried to poison [Dolly]277-dolly 's mind with doses of social nonsense in which [he]541-carne believed about as much as a quack believes in [his]541-carne own pills but [his]541-carne main reliance now was placed in [his]541-carne hold upon [her]277-dolly romantic heart , and in [her]277-dolly vague ambitions . Pure and faithful love was not to be expected from [his]541-carne nature ; but [he]541-carne had invested in [Dolly]277-dolly all the affection [he]541-carne could spare from self . [He]541-carne had laboured long , and suffered much , and the red crown of [his]541-carne work was nigh . Riding slowly down [the hill]890-the hill about half a mile from [the village]768-the village , [Carne]541-carne saw [a tall man]2928-a tall man coming towards [him]541-carne with a firm , deliberate walk . [The stranger]1556-the stranger was dressed very lightly , and wore a hat that looked like a tobacco leaf , and carried a long wand in [his]1556-the stranger hand , as if [he]1556-the stranger were going to keep order in [church]6589-church . These things took the eye afar , but at shorter range became as nothing , compared with the aspect of [the man]921-the man [himself]921-the man . This was grand , with its steadfast gaze no stare , but a calm and kind regard its large tranquillity and power of receiving without believing the words of [men]702-men ; and most of all in the depth of expression reserved by experience in the forest of its hair . [Carne]541-carne was about to pass in silent wonder and uneasiness , but [the other]893-the other gently laid the rod across [his]541-carne breast and stopped [him]541-carne , and then waited for [him]541-carne to ask the reason why . " Have [you]541-carne any business with [me]893-the other , [good sir]10944-good sir ? "[893-the other] [Carne]541-carne would have spoken rudely , but saw that rudeness would leave no mark upon [a man like this]5405-a man like this . " If so , [I]1556-the stranger must ask [you]541-carne to be quick . And perhaps [you]541-carne will tell [me]1556-the stranger who [you]541-carne are . "[1556-the stranger] " [I]1556-the stranger think that [you]356-carne are [Caryl Carne]356-carne , "[1556-the stranger] said [the stranger]1556-the stranger , not unpleasantly , but as if it mattered very little who was [Caryl Carne]356-carne , or whether there was any such existence . [Carne]356-carne stared fiercely , for [he]356-carne was of touchy temper ; but [he]356-carne might as well have stared at a bucket of water in the hope of deranging its tranquillity . " [You]541-carne know [me]356-carne . But [I]356-carne do n't know [you]541-carne , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne answered at last , with a jerk of [his]356-carne reins . " Be in no hurry , "[893-the other] said [the other]893-the other , mildly ; " the weather is fine , and time plentiful . [I]893-the other hope to have much pleasant knowledge of [you]356-carne . [I]893-the other have the honour to be [[your]356-carne first cousin]10945-your first cousin , [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow . Shake hands with [[your]356-carne kinsman]10946-your kinsman . "[893-the other] [Carne]356-carne offered [his]356-carne hand , but without [his]356-carne usual grace and self - possession . [Twemlow]473-twemlow took it in [his]473-twemlow broad brown palm , in which it seemed to melt away , firm though it was and muscular . " [I]473-twemlow was going up to call on [you]356-carne , "[473-twemlow] said [Twemlow]473-twemlow , who had acquired a habit of speaking as if [he]473-twemlow meant all [the world]695-the world to hear . " [I]473-twemlow feel a deep interest in [your]356-carne fortunes , and hope to improve them enormously . [You]356-carne shall hear all about it when [I]473-twemlow come up . [I]473-twemlow have passed four years in [the wilds of [Africa]129-africa , where [no white man]10948-no white man ever trod before , and [I]473-twemlow have found out things [no white man]10948-no white man knows]10947-the wilds of africa , where no white man ever trod before , and i have found out things no white man knows . [We]10950-we call [those people savages]10951-those people savages , but [they]10951-those people savages know a great deal more than [we]10950-we do . Shall [I]473-twemlow call to - morrow , and have a long talk ? "[473-twemlow] " [I]356-carne fear , "[356-carne] replied [Carne]356-carne , who was cursing [his]356-carne luck for bringing [this fellow]10450-this fellow [home]788-home just now , " that [I]356-carne shall have no time for a week or two . [I]356-carne am engaged upon important business now , which will occupy [my]356-carne whole attention . Let [me]356-carne see ! [You]10450-this fellow are staying at [the rectory]1415-the rectory , [I]356-carne suppose . The best plan will be for [me]356-carne to let [you]10450-this fellow know when [I]356-carne can afford the pleasure of receiving [you]10450-this fellow . In a fortnight , or three weeks at the latest "[356-carne] " Very well . [I]473-twemlow am never in a hurry . And [I]473-twemlow want to go to [London]16-london to see about [my]473-twemlow things . But [I]473-twemlow dare say [you]10450-this fellow will not object to [my]473-twemlow roving about [the old castle]7177-the old castle now and then . [I]473-twemlow loved [the old place]8536-the old place as [a boy]899-a boy , and [I]473-twemlow know every crick and cranny and snake - hole in [it]8536-the old place . "[473-twemlow] " How glad [they]10956-they must have been to see [you]10450-this fellow restored from the dead , and with such rich discoveries ! But [you]10450-this fellow must be more careful , [[my]473-twemlow good cousin]10957-my good cousin , and create no more anxiety . Glad as [I]473-twemlow shall be to see [you]10450-this fellow , when time allows that indulgence , [I]473-twemlow must not encourage [you]10450-this fellow to further rovings , which might end in [your]10450-this fellow final disappearance . Two boar - hounds , exceedingly fierce and strong , and compelled by [my]473-twemlow straitened circumstances to pick up [their]10956-they own living , are at large on [my]473-twemlow premises night and day , to remonstrate with [[my]473-twemlow creditors]10958-my creditors . [We]10959-we fear that [they]10956-they ate [a man]6583-a man last night , who had stolen a valuable picture , and was eager for another by [the same distinguished artist]10961-the same distinguished artist . [His]6583-a man boots and hat were found unhurt ; but of [his]6583-a man clothes not a shred remained , to afford any pattern for enquiry . What would [my]473-twemlow feelings be if [Aunt Maria]614-aunt maria arrived hysterically in [the pony - carriage]10962-the pony - carriage , and at great personal risk enquired "[473-twemlow] " [I]473-twemlow fear no dogs , "[473-twemlow] said [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow , without any flash of anger in [his]473-twemlow steadfast eyes . " [I]473-twemlow can bring any dog to lick [my]473-twemlow feet . But [I]473-twemlow fear [any man who sinks lower than a dog]10963-any man who sinks lower than a dog , by obtaining a voice and speaking lies with it . If [you]10964-you wish , for some reason of [your]10964-you own , to have nought to do with [me]473-twemlow , [you]10964-you should have said so ; and [I]473-twemlow might have respected [you]10964-you afterwards . But flimsy excuses and trumpery lies belong to [the lowest race of savages]10965-the lowest race of savages , who live near [the coast]6872-the coast , and have been taught by [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen . "[473-twemlow] [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow stood , as [he]473-twemlow left off speaking , just before the shoulder of [Carne]356-carne 's horse , ready to receive a blow , if offered , but without preparation for returning it . But [Carne]356-carne , for many good reasons which occurred to [his]356-carne mind long afterwards controlled [his]356-carne fury , and consoled [his]356-carne self - respect by repaying in kind the contempt [he]356-carne received . " Well done , [Mr. Savage]631-mr. savage ! "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , with a violent effort to look amiable . " [You]631-mr. savage and [I]356-carne are accustomed to the opposite extremes of society , and the less [we]10968-we meet , the better . When [a barbarian]10969-a barbarian insults [me]356-carne , [I]356-carne take it as a foul word from a clodhopper , which does not hurt [me]356-carne , but may damage [his]10969-a barbarian own self - respect , if [he]10969-a barbarian cherishes such an illusion . Perhaps [you]631-mr. savage will allow [me]356-carne to ride on , while [you]631-mr. savage curb [your]631-mr. savage very natural curiosity about [a civilized gentleman]10970-a civilized gentleman . "[356-carne] [Twemlow]473-twemlow made no answer , but looked at [him]473-twemlow with a gentle pity , which infuriated [Carne]356-carne more than the keenest insult . [He]473-twemlow lashed [his]473-twemlow horse , and galloped down [the hill]890-the hill , while [[his]473-twemlow cousin]5412-his cousin stroked [his]473-twemlow beard , and looked after [him]473-twemlow with sorrow . " Everything goes against [me]356-carne now , "[356-carne] thought [Caryl Carne]356-carne , while [he]356-carne put up [his]356-carne horse and set off for [the Admiral 's Roundhouse]5413-the admiral 's roundhouse . " [I]356-carne want to be cool as [a cucumber]10971-a cucumber , and [that insolent villain]10972-that insolent villain has made pepper of [me]356-carne . What devil sent [him]10972-that insolent villain here at such a time ? "[356-carne] For the moment it did not cross [his]356-carne mind that [this man of lofty rudeness]5414-this man of lofty rudeness was [the long - expected lover of [Faith Darling]297-faith]5415-the long - expected lover of faith darling , and therefore in some sort entitled to a voice about the doings of [the younger sister]2400-the younger sister . By many quiet sneers , and much expressive silence , [he]356-carne had set [the brisk Dolly]632-dolly up against the quiet Faith , as [a man who understands fowl nature can set even two young pullets pulling each other 's hackles out]5417-a man who understands fowl nature can set even two young pullets pulling each other 's hackles out . " So [you]356-carne are come at last ! "[632-dolly] said [Dolly]632-dolly . " [No one who knows [me]632-dolly]10973-no one who knows me keeps [me]632-dolly waiting , because [I]632-dolly am not accustomed to it . [I]632-dolly expect to be called for at any moment , by matters of real importance not like this . "[632-dolly] " [Your]632-dolly mind is a little disturbed , "[356-carne] replied [Carne]356-carne , as [he]356-carne took [her]632-dolly hand and kissed it , with less than the proper rapture ; " is it because of [the brown and hairy man]10974-the brown and hairy man just returned from [Africa]129-africa ? "[356-carne] " Not altogether . But that may be something . [He]10974-the brown and hairy man is not [a man to be laughed at]10975-a man to be laughed at . [I]632-dolly wish [you]356-carne could have seen [[my]632-dolly sister]1893-my sister . "[632-dolly] " [I]632-dolly would rather see [you]356-carne ; and [I]632-dolly have no love of [savages]5364-savages . [He]10974-the brown and hairy man is [[my]632-dolly first cousin]10978-my first cousin , and that affords [me]632-dolly a domestic right to object to [him]10974-the brown and hairy man . As [a brother - in - law]4154-a brother - in - law [I]632-dolly will have none of [him]10974-the brown and hairy man . "[632-dolly] " [You]5418-you forget , "[632-dolly] answered [Dolly]632-dolly , with a flash of [her]632-dolly old spirit , which [he]5418-you was subduing too heavily , " that a matter of that sort depends upon [us]10980-us , and [[our]10980-us father]4578-our father , and not upon [the gentlemen]10982-the gentlemen . If [the gentlemen]10982-the gentlemen do n't like it , [they]10982-the gentlemen can always go away . "[5418-you] " How can [they]10982-the gentlemen go , when [they]10982-the gentlemen are chained up like a dog ? [Women]6760-women may wander from this one to that , because [they]6760-women have nothing to bind [them]6760-women ; but [a man]6583-a man is of steadfast material . "[632-dolly] " [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow is , at any rate though it is hard to see [his]473-twemlow material through [his]473-twemlow hair ; but that must come off , and [I]632-dolly mean to do it . [He]473-twemlow is [the best - natured man [I]632-dolly have ever yet known]10986-the best - natured man i have ever yet known , except one ; and [that one]5223-that one had got nothing to shave . [Men]702-men never seem to understand about [their]702-men hair , and the interest [we]10989-we feel concerning it . But it does not matter very much , compared to [their]702-men higher principles . "[632-dolly] " That is where [I]356-carne carry every vote , of whatever sex [you]5419-this girl please "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne saw that [this girl]5419-this girl must be humoured for the moment . " [Anybody]838-anybody can see what [I]5419-this girl am . Straightforward , and ready to show [my]5419-this girl teeth . Why should [an honest man]2347-an honest man live in a bush ? "[5419-this girl] " [Faith]297-faith likes it very much ; though [she]297-faith always used to say that it did seem so unchristian . Could [you]5419-this girl manage to come and meet [him]473-twemlow , [Caryl]356-carne ? [We]10989-we shall have a little dinner on Saturday , [I]632-dolly believe , that [every one]1014-every one may see [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow . [[His]473-twemlow beloved parents]10993-his beloved parents will be there , who are gone quite wild about [him]473-twemlow . [Father]345-father will be at [home]788-home for once ; and [the Marquis of [Southdown]137-southdown]10995-the marquis of southdown , and [some officers]10996-some officers , and [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard and [[his]391-captain stubbard wife]6501-his wife will come , and perhaps [[my]632-dolly brother]6695-my brother [Frank]307-frank , who admires [you]356-carne so much . [You]356-carne shall have an invitation in the morning . "[632-dolly] " Such delights are not for [me]356-carne , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne answered , with a superior smile ; " unhappily [my]356-carne time is too important . But perhaps these festivities will favour [me]356-carne with the chance of a few words with [[my]356-carne darling]6947-my darling . How [I]356-carne long to see [her]6947-my darling , and how little chance [I]356-carne get ! "[356-carne] " Because , when [you]356-carne get it , [you]356-carne spend three - quarters of the time in arguing , and the rest in finding fault . [I]632-dolly am sure [I]632-dolly go as far as [anybody]838-anybody can ; and [I]632-dolly wo n't take [you]356-carne into [[[my]632-dolly father]860-my father 's Roundhouse]11002-my father 's roundhouse , because [I]632-dolly do n't think it would be proper . "[632-dolly] " [Ladies]7458-ladies alone understand such subjects ; and [a gentleman]863-a gentleman is thankful that [they]7458-ladies do . [I]5420-i am quite content to be outside [the Roundhouse]232-the roundhouse so called because [it]232-the roundhouse is square , perhaps though the wind is gone back to the east again , as it always does now in an English summer , according to [a man who has studied the subject [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell]11005-a man who has studied the subject zebedee tugwell , [the captain of [the fleet]787-the fleet]11006-the captain of the fleet . [Dolly]632-dolly , beloved , and most worthy to be more so , clear [your]356-carne bright mind from all false impressions , whose only merit is that they are [yours]356-carne , and allow it to look clearly at a matter of plain sense . "[5420-i] [She]5420-i was pleased to have compliments paid to [her]5420-i mind , even more than to [her]5420-i body because there was no doubt about the merits of the latter and [she]5420-i said : " That is very nice . Go on . "[5420-i] " Well , [beauty]11008-beauty , [you]11008-beauty know that [I]632-dolly trust [you]11008-beauty in everything , because of [your]11008-beauty very keen discretion , and freedom from stupid little prejudice . [I]632-dolly have been surprised at times , when [I]632-dolly thought of it in [your]11008-beauty absence , that [any one so young , who has never been through any course of political economy]11009-any one so young , who has never been through any course of political economy , should be able to take such a clear view of subjects which are far beyond the intellect of even [the oldest ladies]11010-the oldest ladies . But it must be [[your]11008-beauty brother]8432-your brother ; no doubt [he]8432-your brother has helped [you]11008-beauty to "[632-dolly] " Not [he]8432-your brother ! "[448-dolly] cried [the innocent Dolly]448-dolly , with fine pride ; " [I]5420-i rather look down upon [his]8432-your brother reasoning powers ; though [I]5420-i never could make such a pretty tink of rhymes like the bells of the sheep when the ground is full of turnips . "[5420-i] " [He]8432-your brother approves of [your]11008-beauty elevated views , "[356-carne] said [Carne]356-carne , looking as grave as a crow at a church clock ; " they may not have come from [him]8432-your brother , because they are [your]11008-beauty own , quite as much as [his]8432-your brother poetry is [his]8432-your brother . But [he]8432-your brother perceives [their]11012-their truth , and [he]8432-your brother knows that [they]11012-their must prevail . In a year or two [we]11013-we shall be wondering , [sweet Dolly]595-dolly , when [you]595-dolly and [I]356-carne sit side by side , as [the stupid old King]11014-the stupid old king and [Queen]9023-queen do now , that it ever has been possible for narrow - minded nonsense to prevail as it did until [we]11013-we rose above it . [We]11013-we shall be admired as [the benefactors]11016-the benefactors , not of [this country]8433-this country only , but of [the whole world]7839-the whole world . "[356-carne] [Miss Dolly]277-dolly was fairly endowed with common - sense , but often failed to use it . [She]277-dolly would fain have said now , " That sounds wonderfully fine ; but what does it mean , and how are [we]11013-we to work it ? "[277-dolly] But unluckily [she]277-dolly could not bring [herself]277-dolly to say it . And when [millions]10814-millions are fooled by the glibness of [one man]687-one man even in these days of wisdom who can be surprised at [a young maid]5423-a young maid 's weakness ? " [You]595-dolly wish [me]277-dolly to help [you]595-dolly in some way , "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly said ; " [your]595-dolly object is sure to be good ; and [you]595-dolly trust [me]277-dolly in everything , because of [my]277-dolly discretion . Then why not tell [me]277-dolly everything ? "[277-dolly] " [You]595-dolly know everything , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne replied , with a smile of affection and sweet reproach . " [My]356-carne object is the largest that [a man]6583-a man can have ; and until [I]356-carne saw [you]595-dolly , there was not the least taint of self - interest in [my]356-carne proceedings . But now it is not for [the universe]11020-the universe alone , for the grandeur of humanity , and the triumph of peace , that [I]356-carne have to strive , but also for [another little somebody , who has come [I]356-carne am ashamed to say to outweigh all the rest in the balance of [my]356-carne too tender heart]11021-another little somebody , who has come i am ashamed to say to outweigh all the rest in the balance of my too tender heart . "[356-carne] This was so good , and so well delivered , that [the lady of such love]5424-the lady of such love could do no less than vouchsafe a soft hand and a softer glance , instead of pursuing hard reason . " [Beauty]440-beauty , it is plain enough to [you]595-dolly , though it might not be so to [stupid people]11022-stupid people , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne continued , as [he]356-carne pressed [her]5424-the lady of such love hand , and vanquished the doubt of [her]5424-the lady of such love enquiring eyes with the strength of [his]356-carne resolute gaze , " that bold measures are sometimes the only wise ones . [Many English girls]11023-many english girls would stand aghast to hear that it was needful for the good of [England]2-england that a certain number , a strictly limited number , of [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen should land upon [this coast]3882-this coast . "[356-carne] " [I]277-dolly should rather think [they]11023-many english girls would ! "[277-dolly] cried [Dolly]277-dolly ; " and [I]277-dolly would be one of [them]11023-many english girls [you]356-carne may be quite sure of that . "[277-dolly] " For a moment [you]356-carne might , until [you]356-carne came to understand . "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne 's voice always took a silver tone when [his]356-carne words were big with roguery ; as [the man who is touting for [[his]5425-the man who is touting for his neighbour 's bees neighbour]2043-his neighbour 's bees]5425-the man who is touting for his neighbour 's bees strikes the frying - pan softly at first , to tone the pulsations of [the murmuring mob]5427-the murmuring mob . " But every safeguard and every guarantee that can be demanded by the wildest prudence will be afforded before a step is taken . In plain truth , [a large mind]11026-a large mind is almost shocked at such deference to antique prejudice . But the feelings of [old women]11027-old women must be considered ; and [our]11028-our measures are fenced with such securities that [even the most timid]11029-even the most timid must be satisfied . There must be [a nominal landing , of course , of a strictly limited number]11030-a nominal landing , of course , of a strictly limited number , and they must be secured for a measurable period from any ill - judged interruption . But the great point of all is to have no blood - guiltiness , no outbreak of [fanatic natives]11031-fanatic natives against [benefactors coming in the garb of peace]11032-benefactors coming in the garb of peace . A truly noble offer of the olive - branch must not be misinterpreted . It is the finest idea that has ever been conceived ; and [no one possessing a liberal mind]11033-no one possessing a liberal mind can help admiring the perfection of this plan . For the sake of [this country]8433-this country , and [the world]695-the world , and [ourselves]11028-our , [we]11028-our must contribute [our]11028-our little share , [darling]7330-darling . "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne , with the grace of [a lofty protector , as well as the face of an ardent lover]5428-a lofty protector , as well as the face of an ardent lover , drew [the bewildered maiden]5429-the bewildered maiden towards [him]356-carne , and tenderly kissed [her]5429-the bewildered maiden pretty forehead , holding up [his]356-carne hand against all protest . " It is useless to dream of drawing back , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne continued ; " [my]356-carne beauty , and [[my]356-carne poor outcast self]11037-my poor outcast self , are in [the same boat]11038-the same boat , and must sail on to success such success as there never has been before , because it will bless [the whole world]7839-the whole world , as well as secure [our]11028-our own perfect happiness . [You]7330-darling will be more than [the Queen of [England]2-england]11040-the queen of england . Statues of [you]7330-darling will be set up everywhere ; and where could [the sculptors]11041-the sculptors find such another model ? [I]356-carne may count upon [your]7330-darling steadfast heart , [I]356-carne know , and [your]7330-darling wonderful quickness of perception . "[356-carne] " Yes , if [I]356-carne could only see that everything was right . But [I]356-carne feel that [I]356-carne ought to consult [somebody of more experience in such things]11042-somebody of more experience in such things . [[My]356-carne father]860-my father , for instance , or [[my]356-carne brother]6695-my brother [Frank]307-frank , or even [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow , or perhaps [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard . "[356-carne] " If [you]356-carne had thought of it a little sooner , and allowed [me]356-carne time to reason with [them]11045-them , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne replied , with a candid smile , " that would have been the very thing [I]356-carne should have wished , as taking a great responsibility from [me]356-carne . But alas , it would be fatal now . The main object now is to remove all chance of an ill - judged conflict , which would ruin all good feeling , and cost many valuable lives , perhaps even that of [[your]7330-darling truly gallant father]11046-your truly gallant father . No , [[my]356-carne Dolly]6629-my dolly , [you]7330-darling must not open [your]7330-darling beautiful lips to [any one]6859-any one . The peace and happiness of [the world]695-the world depend entirely upon [your]7330-darling discretion . All will be arranged to a nicety , and a happy result is certain . Only [I]356-carne must see [you]7330-darling , about some small points , as well as to satisfy [my]356-carne own craving . On Saturday [you]7330-darling have that dinner party , when [somebody]842-somebody will sit by [your]7330-darling side instead of [me]356-carne . How miserably jealous [I]356-carne shall be ! When [the gentlemen]10982-the gentlemen are at [their]10982-the gentlemen wine , [you]7330-darling must console [me]356-carne by slipping away from [the ladies]6733-the ladies , and coming to the window of [the little room where [[your]7330-darling father]6666-your father keeps [his]6666-your father papers]11053-the little room where your father keeps his papers . [I]356-carne shall quit everything and watch there for [you]7330-darling among the shrubs , when it grows dark enough . "[356-carne] CHAPTER LVII BELOW [THE LINE Of [the British Admirals then on duty]5431-the british admirals then on duty]5430-the line of the british admirals then on duty , [Collingwood alone]619-collingwood , so far as now appears , had any suspicion of [Napoleon]385-napoleon 's real plan . " [I]619-collingwood have always had an idea that [Ireland]64-ireland alone was the object [they]11055-they have in view , "[619-collingwood] [he]619-collingwood wrote in July , 1805 , " and still believe that to be [their]11055-they ultimate destination that [they]11055-they i. e. , [the Toulon fleet]11056-the toulon fleet will now liberate [the Ferrol squadron from [Calder]233-calder]11057-the ferrol squadron from calder , make the round of [the bay]7359-the bay , and taking [the Rochefort people]11059-the rochefort people with [them]11055-they , appear off [Ushant]234-ushant , perhaps with 34 sail , there to be joined by [20 more]11060-20 more . [Cornwallis]502-cornwallis collecting [[his]502-cornwallis out - squadrons]11061-his out - squadrons may have 30 and upwards . This appears to be a probable plan ; for unless it is to bring [[their]11055-they great fleets and armies]11062-their great fleets and armies to some point of service some rash attempt at conquest [they]11055-they have been only subjecting [them]11055-they to chance of loss ; which [I]619-collingwood do not believe [the Corsican]633-the corsican would do , without the hope of an adequate reward . This summer is big with events . "[619-collingwood] This was written to [Lord Nelson]276-nelson upon [his]276-nelson return to [Europe]47-europe , after chasing [that Toulon fleet]5432-that toulon fleet to [the West Indies]159-the west indies and back again . And a day or two later , [the same Vice - Admiral]5433-the same vice - admiral wrote to [[his]5433-the same vice - admiral friend]1450-his friend very clearly , as before : " Truly glad will [I]5433-the same vice - admiral be to see [you]1450-his friend , and to give [you]1450-his friend [my]5433-the same vice - admiral best opinion on the present state of affairs , which are in the highest degree intricate . But reasoning on the policy of [the present French government]11063-the present french government , who never aim at little things while great objects are in view , [I]5433-the same vice - admiral have considered the invasion of [Ireland]64-ireland as the real mark and butt of all [their]11063-the present french government operations . The flight to [the West Indies]159-the west indies was to take off the naval force , which is the great impediment to [their]11063-the present french government undertaking . [The Rochefort squadron]11064-the rochefort squadron 's return confirmed [me]5433-the same vice - admiral . [I]5433-the same vice - admiral think [they]11063-the present french government will now collect [their]11063-the present french government force at [Ferrol]235-ferrol which [Calder]233-calder tells [me]5433-the same vice - admiral are in motion pick up those at [Rochefort]236-rochefort , who , [I]5433-the same vice - admiral am told , are equally ready , and will make [them]11063-the present french government above thirty sail ; and then , without going near [Ushant]234-ushant or [the Channel fleet]7321-the channel fleet , proceed to [Ireland]64-ireland . [Detachments]11066-detachments must go from the Channel fleet to succour [Ireland]64-ireland , when the Brest fleet 21 [I]5433-the same vice - admiral believe of [them]11066-detachments will sail , either to [another part of [Ireland]64-ireland]11067-another part of ireland , or up [the Channel]71-the channel a sort of force that has not been seen in [those seas]11068-those seas , perhaps ever . "[5433-the same vice - admiral] [Lord Nelson]276-nelson just lately had suffered so much from the disadvantage of not " following [his]276-nelson own head , and so being much more correct in judgment than following the opinion of [others]6525-others , "[5433-the same vice - admiral] that [his]276-nelson head was not at all in a receptive state ; and like all who have doubted about being right , and found the doubt wrong , [he]276-nelson was hardened into the merits of [his]276-nelson own conclusion . " Why have [I]276-nelson gone on a goose - chase ? "[276-nelson] [he]276-nelson asked ; " because [I]276-nelson have twice as many ears as eyes . "[276-nelson] This being so , [he]276-nelson stuck fast to the conviction which [he]276-nelson had nourished all along , that the scheme of invasion was a sham , intended to keep the British fleet at [home]788-home , while [the enemy]6515-the enemy ravaged [[our]5437-our commerce and colonies afar]5438-our commerce and colonies afar . And by this time [the country]6571-the country , grown heartily tired of groundless alarms and suspended menace , was beginning to view with contempt [a camp that was wearing out [[its]5440-a camp that was wearing out its own encampment own encampment]5441-its own encampment]5440-a camp that was wearing out its own encampment . Little was it dreamed in [the sweet rose gardens of [England]2-england]5442-the sweet rose gardens of england , or [the fragrant hay - fields]5443-the fragrant hay - fields , that the curl of blue smoke while the dinner was cooking , the call of [milkmaids]5444-milkmaids , [the haymaker]5445-the haymaker 's laugh , or the whinny of Dobbin between [his]276-nelson mouthfuls , might be turned ere [a man of good appetite]5446-a man of good appetite was full into foreign shouts , and shriek of [English maiden , crackling homestead]5447-english maiden , crackling homestead , and blazing [stack - yard]5448-stack - yard , blare of trumpets , and roar of artillery , cold flash of steel , and the soft warm trickle of [a father]10196-a father 's or [a husband]5450-a husband 's blood . But the chance of this hung upon a hair just now . [One hundred and sixty thousand soldiers]5451-one hundred and sixty thousand soldiers [the finest sons of Mars that demon]5452-the finest sons of mars that demon has ever yet begotten fifteen thousand warlike horses , ready to devour [all the oats of [England]2-england]5453-all the oats of england , cannons that never could be counted because it was not always safe to go near [them]5451-one hundred and sixty thousand soldiers , and ships that [no reckoner]5454-no reckoner could get to the end of , because [he]276-nelson was always beginning again . Who was [there]892-there now to meet all these ? [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling , and [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , and [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell if [he]276-nelson found [them]5451-one hundred and sixty thousand soldiers intrusive , and [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow , as soon as [he]276-nelson got [his]276-nelson things from [London]16-london . There might be [a few more to come forward]5456-a few more to come forward , as soon as [they]5451-one hundred and sixty thousand soldiers saw the necessity ; but [Mr. John Prater]358-john prater could not be relied on because of the trade [he]358-john prater might expect to drive ; [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes had never turned up again ; and as for [poor Cheeseman]291-maria , [he]5457-he had lost [himself]5457-he so entirely now that [he]5457-he made up the weight of a pound of sausages , in the broad summer light , with a tallow candle . Like others concerned in this history , [he]5457-he had jumped at the stars , and cracked [his]5457-he head against a beam , in manner to be recorded . The country being destitute thus of [defenders]5458-defenders for even [[Stubbard]391-captain stubbard 's battery]5459-stubbard 's battery was not half manned , because it had never been wanted the plan of invasion was thriving well , in all but one particular . [The fleet under [Villeneuve]635-villeneuve]5460-the fleet under villeneuve was at large , so was that under [Lallemand]636-lallemand , who had superseded [Missiessy]637-missiessy , so was [the force of [Gravina]638-gravina and [another Spanish admiral]5462-another spanish admiral]5461-the force of gravina and another spanish admiral ; but [Ganteaume]639-ganteaume had failed to elude the vigilance of [that hero of storms]5463-that hero of storms , [Cornwallis]502-cornwallis . [Napoleon]385-napoleon arrived at [Boulogne]22-boulogne on the 3rd of August , and reviewed [[his]385-napoleon troops]5464-his troops , in a line on [the beach]776-the beach some eight miles long . A finer sight [he]385-napoleon had never seen , and [he]385-napoleon wrote in [his]385-napoleon pride : " [The English]447-madame fropot know not what is hanging over [their]5464-his troops ears . If [we]11070-we are [masters of the passage]11071-masters of the passage for twelve hours , [England]2-england is conquered . "[385-napoleon] But all depended on [Villeneuve]635-villeneuve , and happily [he]635-villeneuve could not depend upon [his]635-villeneuve nerves . Meanwhile [the young man who was charged with a message which [he]5466-the young man who was charged with a message which he would gladly have died to discharge would gladly have died to discharge]5466-the young man who was charged with a message which he would gladly have died to discharge was far away , eating out [his]5466-the young man who was charged with a message which he would gladly have died to discharge heart in silence , or vainly relieving it with unknown words . At the last gasp , or after [he]5466-the young man who was charged with a message which he would gladly have died to discharge ceased to gasp for the time , and was drifting insensible , but happily with [his]5466-the young man who was charged with a message which he would gladly have died to discharge honest face still upward , [a Dutchman]5467-a dutchman , keeping a sharp lookout for [English cruisers]5468-english cruisers , espied [him]5466-the young man who was charged with a message which he would gladly have died to discharge . [He]5466-the young man who was charged with a message which he would gladly have died to discharge was taken on board of a fine bark bound from [Rotterdam]237-rotterdam for [Java]238-java , with orders to choose [the track least infested by that ravenous shark Britannia]5469-the track least infested by that ravenous shark britannia . [Scudamore]429-scudamore was treated with the warmest kindness and the most gentle attention , for [[the captain]1173-the captain 's wife]7901-the captain 's wife was on board , and [her]7901-the captain 's wife tender heart was moved with compassion . Yet even so , three days passed by with no more knowledge of time on [his]429-scudamore part than the face of a clock has of its hands ; and more than a week was gone before both body and mind were in tone and tune again . By that time the stout Dutch bark , having given a wide berth to the wakes of war , was [forty leagues west of [Cape Finisterre]239-cape finisterre]5472-forty leagues west of cape finisterre , under orders to touch [no land short of [the Cape]119-the cape]5473-no land short of the cape , except for [fresh water at [St. Jago]240-st. jago]5474-fresh water at st. jago . [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore was blest with that natural feeling of preference for [[one]6539-one 's own kin]5476-one 's own kin and country which [the much larger minds of the present period]5477-the much larger minds of the present period flout , and scout as barbarous . Happily [our]5478-our periodical blight is expiring , like cuckoo - spit , in its own bubbles ; and the time is returning when the bottle - blister will not be accepted as the good ripe peach . [Scudamore]429-scudamore was of [the times that have been and perhaps may be coming again , in the teeth and the jaw of universal suffrage , of resolute , vigorous , loyal people]5479-the times that have been and perhaps may be coming again , in the teeth and the jaw of universal suffrage , of resolute , vigorous , loyal people , holding fast all that [God]287-god gives [them]5480-them , and declining to be led by the tail , by [a gentleman who tacked [their]5480-them tail on as [his]5481-a gentleman who tacked their tail on as his handle handle]5481-a gentleman who tacked their tail on as his handle . This certainty of belonging still to [a firm and substantial race of men whose extinction would leave [the world]695-the world nothing to breed from]5482-a firm and substantial race of men whose extinction would leave the world nothing to breed from made [the gallant Scudamore]429-scudamore so anxious to do [his]429-scudamore duty , that [he]429-scudamore could not do it . Why do [we]5478-our whistle to [a horse overburdened with a heavy load uphill]5484-a horse overburdened with a heavy load uphill ? That [his]429-scudamore mind may grow tranquil , and [his]429-scudamore ears train forward , [his]429-scudamore eyes lose their nervous contraction , and a fine sense of leisure pervade [him]429-scudamore . But if [he]429-scudamore has a long hill to surmount , with none to restrain [his]429-scudamore ardour , the sense of duty grows stronger than any consideration of [his]429-scudamore own good , and [the best man]5485-the best man has not the conscience needful to understand half [his]429-scudamore emotions . Thus the sense of duty kept [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore full of misery . Every day carried [him]429-scudamore further from the all - important issues ; and the chance of returning in time grew faint , and fainter at every sunset . [The kindly Dutchman]5486-the kindly dutchman and [[his]5486-the kindly dutchman wife]6501-his wife were aware of some burden on [his]429-scudamore mind , because of its many groaning sallies while astray from judgment . But as soon as [his]429-scudamore wits were clear again , and [his]429-scudamore body fit to second them , [Blyth]429-scudamore saw that [he]429-scudamore could not crave [their]5488-their help , against the present interests of [[their]5488-their own land]5489-their own land . [Holland]120-holland was at enmity with [England]2-england , not of its own accord , but under the pressure of [the man who worked so hard the great European mangle]5490-the man who worked so hard the great european mangle . [Captain Van Oort]640-captain van oort had picked up some English , and [[his]5486-the kindly dutchman wife]6501-his wife could use tongue and ears in French , while [Scudamore]429-scudamore afforded [himself]429-scudamore and [them]5488-their some little diversion by attempts in Dutch . Being of a wonderfully happy nature for happiness is the greatest wonder in [this world]1329-this world [he]429-scudamore could not help many a wholesome laugh , in spite of all the projects of [Napoleon]385-napoleon . Little things seldom jump into bigness , till [a man]6583-a man sets [his]6583-a man microscope at [them]5494-them . According to the everlasting harmonies , [Blyth]429-scudamore had not got a penny , because [he]429-scudamore had not got a pocket to put it in . A pocketful of money would have sent [him]429-scudamore to [the bottom of [the sea]706-the sea]1383-the bottom of the sea , that breezy April night , when [he]429-scudamore drifted for hours , with eyes full of salt , twinkling feeble answer to the twinkle of the stars . But [he]429-scudamore had made [himself]429-scudamore light of [his]429-scudamore little cash left , in [his]429-scudamore preparation for a slow decease , and perhaps the fish had paid tribute with it to [the Caesar of [this Millennium]5498-this millennium]5497-the caesar of this millennium . [Captain Van Oort]640-captain van oort was a man of [his]640-captain van oort inches in length , but in breadth about one - third more , being thickened and spread by the years that do this to a body containing a Christian mind . " [You]641-mrs. van oort will never get out of them , "[641-mrs. van oort] said [Mrs. Van Oort]641-mrs. van oort , when [he]429-scudamore got into [[her]641-mrs. van oort husband]911-her husband 's large smallclothes ; but [he]429-scudamore who had often jumped out of [a tub]5500-a tub felt no despair about jumping out of two . In every way [Scudamore]429-scudamore hoped for the best which is the only right course for [a man who has done [his]5501-a man who has done his own best , and is helpless own best , and is helpless]5501-a man who has done his own best , and is helpless . Keeping out of the usual track of commerce , because of [the privateers and other pests of war waylaying it]5502-the privateers and other pests of war waylaying it , [they]5503-they met no sail of either [friend or foe]5504-friend or foe until [they]5503-they cast anchor at [St. Jago]240-st. jago . Here there was [no ship]7947-no ship bound for [England]2-england , and little chance of finding one , for weeks or perhaps for months to come . The best chance of getting [home]788-home lay clearly in going yet further away from [home]788-home , and so [he]429-scudamore stuck to [the good ship]5508-the good ship still , and [they]5503-they weighed for [the Cape]5509-the cape on the 12th of May. Everything set against poor Scuddy wind , and wave , and the power of [man]6496-man . It had been the 16th of April when [he]429-scudamore was rescued from [the devouring sea]5511-the devouring sea ; some days had been spent by [the leisurely Dutchman]5512-the leisurely dutchman in providing fresh supplies , and the stout bark 's favourite maxim seemed to be , " the more haste the less speed . "[429-scudamore] Baffling winds and a dead calm helped to second this philosophy , and the first week of June was past before [they]5503-they swung to [their]5503-they moorings in [Table Bay]241-table bay . " What chance is there now of [my]5513-the young englishman doing any good ? "[5513-the young englishman] [the young Englishman]5513-the young englishman asked [himself]5513-the young englishman , bitterly . " [This place]804-this place is again in the hands of [the Dutch]642-the dutch , and [the English ships]11073-the english ships stand clear of [it]804-this place , or only receive supplies by stealth . [I]5513-the young englishman am friendless here , [I]5513-the young englishman am penniless ; and worst of all , if [I]5513-the young englishman even get a passage [home]788-home , there will be no [home]788-home left . Too late ! too late ! What use is there in striving ? "[5513-the young englishman] Tears stood in [his]429-scudamore blue eyes , which were gentle as [a lady]6528-a lady 's ; and [his]429-scudamore forehead usually calm and smooth and ready for the flicker of a very pleasant smile was as grave and determined as the brow of [Caryl Carne]356-carne . [Captain Van Oort]640-captain van oort would have lent [him]429-scudamore 500 guilders with the greatest pleasure , but [Scudamore]429-scudamore would not take more than fifty , to support [him]429-scudamore until [he]429-scudamore could obtain [a ship]8148-a ship . Then with hearty good - will , and life - long faith in [each other]1323-each other , [the two men]5517-the two men parted , and [Scudamore]429-scudamore 's heart was uncommonly low for a substance that was not a " Jack - in - the - box "[5517-the two men] as [he]429-scudamore watched from [the shore]716-the shore the slow fading into [dream - land of]5519-dream - land of [the Katterina]242-the katterina . Nothing except patriotic feeling may justify [a man , who has done no harm]5520-a man , who has done no harm , in long - continued misery . The sense of violent bodily pain , or of perpetual misfortune , or of the baseness of all in whom [he]429-scudamore trusted , and other steady influx of many - fountained sorrow , may wear [him]429-scudamore for a time , and even fetch [his]429-scudamore spirit lower than the more vicarious woe can do . But the firm conviction that [the family of [man to which one]5522-man to which one belongs , and is proud of belonging]5521-the family of man to which one belongs , and is proud of belonging , has fallen into the hands of [traitors]10173-traitors , [eloquent liars]5524-eloquent liars , and [vile hypocrites]5525-vile hypocrites , and can not escape without crawling in the dust this produces a large deep gloom , and a crushing sense of doom beyond philosophy . [Scudamore]429-scudamore could have endured the loss and the disillusion of [his]429-scudamore love pure and strong as that power had been but the ruin of [[his]429-scudamore native land]3908-his native land would turn [his]429-scudamore lively heart into a lump of stone . For two or three days [he]429-scudamore roved about among [the people of [the water - side boatmen]5528-the water - side boatmen]5527-the people of the water - side boatmen , [pilots]5529-pilots , [shipping agents]5530-shipping agents , [store - keepers]5531-store - keepers , [stevedores]5532-stevedores , [crimps]5533-crimps , or [any others likely to know anything to help [him]429-scudamore]5534-any others likely to know anything to help him . [Some of these]5535-some of these could speak a little English , and [many]8321-many had some knowledge of French ; but [all]1823-all shook [their]1823-all heads at [his]429-scudamore eagerness to get to [England]2-england . " [You]429-scudamore may wait weeks , or [you]429-scudamore may wait months , "[5538-the one who knew most of the subject] said [the one who knew most of the subject]5538-the one who knew most of the subject ; " [we]11076-we are very jealous of [the English ships]11073-the english ships . [That country]7171-that country swallows up [the sea]706-the sea so . It has been forbidden to supply the English ships ; but for plenty money it is done sometimes ; but the finger must be placed upon the nose , and upon the two eyes what [you]429-scudamore call the guinea ; and in six hours where are [they]11073-the english ships ? Swallowed up by the mist from [the mountain]11080-the mountain . No , [sir]6639-sir ! If [you]6639-sir have the great money , it is very difficult . But if [you]6639-sir have not that , it is impossible . "[5538-the one who knew most of the subject] " [I]5538-the one who knew most of the subject have not the great money ; and the little money also has escaped from a quicksand in the bottom of [my]5538-the one who knew most of the subject pocket . "[5538-the one who knew most of the subject] " Then [you]6639-sir will never get to [England]2-england , [sir]6639-sir , "[7490-this gentleman] [this gentleman]7490-this gentleman answered , pleasantly ; " and unless [I]7490-this gentleman have been told things too severely , [the best man that lives]11083-the best man that lives had better not go [there]892-there , without a rock of gold in [his]11083-the best man that lives pocket grand enough to fill a thousand quicksands . "[7490-this gentleman] [Scudamore]429-scudamore lifted the relics of [his]429-scudamore hat , and went in search of some other [Job]560-job 's comforter . Instead of a passage to [England]2-england , [he]429-scudamore saw in a straight line before [him]429-scudamore the only journey which [a mortal]5540-a mortal may take without paying [his]5540-a mortal fare . To save [himself]429-scudamore from this gratuitous tour , [he]429-scudamore earned a little money in [[a porter]5541-a porter 's gang]5542-a porter 's gang , till [his]429-scudamore quick step roused the indignation of [the rest]2038-the rest . With the loftiest perception of the rights of [man]6496-man , [they]5545-they turned [him]429-scudamore out of that employment for the one ' sacred principle of labour " is to play , and [he]429-scudamore , understanding now the nature , of democracy , perceived that of all the many short - cuts to starvation , the one with the fewest elbows to it is to work . While [he]429-scudamore was meditating upon these points which [persons of big words]11085-persons of big words love to call "[5545-they] questions of political economy " [his]429-scudamore hat , now become a patent ventilator , sat according to custom on the back of [his]429-scudamore head , exposing [his]429-scudamore large calm forehead , and the kind honesty of [his]429-scudamore countenance . Then [he]429-scudamore started a little , for [his]429-scudamore nerves were not quite as strong as when they had good feeding , at the sudden sense of being scrutinized by the most piercing gaze [he]429-scudamore had ever encountered . [The stranger]1556-the stranger was [an old man of tall spare frame , wearing a shovel - hat and long black gown drawn in with a belt]11087-an old man of tall spare frame , wearing a shovel - hat and long black gown drawn in with a belt , and around [his]429-scudamore bare neck was a steel chain supporting an ebony cross . With a smile , which displayed the firm angles of [his]429-scudamore face , [he]429-scudamore addressed [the young man]861-the young man in a language which [Scudamore]429-scudamore could not understand , but believed to be Portuguese . "[5546-thee] [Thy]5546-thee words [I]0-i am not able to understand . But the Latin tongue , as it is pronounced in [England]2-england , [I]0-i am able to interpret , and to speak , not too abundantly . " [Scudamore]429-scudamore spoke the best Latin [he]429-scudamore could muster at a moment 's notice , for [he]429-scudamore saw that [this gentleman]7490-this gentleman was [a Catholic priest , and probably therefore of good education]11090-a catholic priest , and probably therefore of good education . "[0-i] Art [thou]5547-thou , then , [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , [[my]0-i son]847-my son ? " [the stranger]1556-the stranger replied , in the same good tongue . "[7125-an englishman] From [thy]5546-thee countenance and walk , that opinion stood fast in [my]0-i mind at first sight of [thee]5546-thee . [Every Englishman]7110-every englishman is to [me]0-i beloved , and [every Frenchman]5551-every frenchman unfriendly as many , at least , as now govern [the state]8216-the state . [Father Bartholomew]345-father is [my]0-i name , and though [most men here]5553-most men here are heretical , among [the faithful]5554-the faithful [I]0-i avail sufficiently . What saith [the great Venusian]5555-the great venusian ? ' In straitened fortunes quit [thyself]5556-thyself as [a man of spirit and of mettle]5557-a man of spirit and of mettle . ' [I]0-i find [thee]5546-thee in straitened fortunes , and would gladly enlarge [thee]5546-thee , if that which [thou]5546-thee art doing is pleasing to [the God omnipotent]5558-the god omnipotent . " After a few more words , [he]0-i led [the hapless and hungry Englishman]11092-the hapless and hungry englishman to [a quiet little cot which overlooked [the noble bay]11094-the noble bay , and [itself]11093-a quiet little cot which overlooked the noble bay , and itself was overlooked by a tall flag - staff bearing the colours of portugal was overlooked by a tall flag - staff bearing the colours of [Portugal]243-portugal]11093-a quiet little cot which overlooked the noble bay , and itself was overlooked by a tall flag - staff bearing the colours of portugal . [Here]6711-here in the first place [he]0-i regaled [[his]0-i guest]11096-his guest with the flank of a kid served with cucumber , and fruit gathered early , and some native wine , scarcely good enough for [the Venusian bard]11097-the venusian bard , but as rich as ambrosia to [Scudamore]429-scudamore . Then [he]0-i supplied [him]11096-his guest with the finest tobacco that ever ascended in spiral incense to the cloud - compelling Jove . At every soft puff , away flew the blue - devils , pagan , or Christian , or even scientific ; and the brightness of the sleep - forbidden eyes returned , and the sweetness of the smile so long gone hence in dread of trespass . [Father Bartholomew]345-father , neither eating , drinking , nor smoking , till the sun should set for this was one of [his]0-i fast - days was heartily pleased with [[his]0-i guest]11096-his guest 's good cheer , and smiled with the large benevolence which [a lean face]11099-a lean face expresses with more decision than [a plump and jolly one]11100-a plump and jolly one . "[5558-the god omnipotent] And now , [[my]0-i son]847-my son , " [he]0-i began again , in Latin more fluent and classical than [the sailor]7167-the sailor could compass after [Cicero]643-cicero thrown by , "[5560-thee] [thou]5560-thee hast returned thanks to [Almighty God]644-god , for which [I]0-i the more esteem [thee]5560-thee . Oblige [me]0-i , therefore , if it irk [thee]5560-thee not , among [smoke of the genial Nicotium]5561-smoke of the genial nicotium , by telling [thy]5560-thee tale , and explaining what hard necessity hath driven [thee]5560-thee to [these distant shores]5562-these distant shores . Fear not , for [thou]5560-thee seest [a lover of [England]2-england]5563-a lover of england , and [hater of [France]45-france [the infidel]7305-the infidel]5564-hater of france the infidel . " Then [Scudamore]429-scudamore , sometimes hesitating and laughing at [his]429-scudamore own bad Latin , told as much of [his]429-scudamore story as was needful , striving especially to make clear the importance of [his]429-scudamore swift return , and [his]429-scudamore fear that even so it would be too late . "[6496-man] [Man]6496-man may believe [himself]6496-man too late , but [the Lord]848-the lord ariseth early , " [the good priest]11102-the good priest answered , with a smile of courage refreshing the heart of [the Englishman]1857-the englishman . "[848-the lord] Behold how the hand of [the Lord]5568-the lord is steadfast over those who serve [him]6496-man ! To - morrow [I]0-i might have been far away ; to - day [I]0-i am in time to help [thee]5569-thou . Whilst [thou]5569-thou wert feeding , [I]0-i received the signal of [a swift ship]5570-a swift ship for [Lisbon]244-lisbon , whose captain is [[my]0-i friend]6556-my friend , and would neglect nothing to serve [me]0-i . This night [he]6496-man will arrive , and with favourable breezes , which have set in this morning , [he]6496-man shall spread [his]6496-man sails again to - morrow , though [he]6496-man meant to linger perhaps for three days . Be of good cheer , [[my]0-i son]847-my son ; [thou]5569-thou shalt sail to - morrow . [I]0-i will supply [thee]5569-thou with all that is needful , and thank [God]644-god for a privilege so great . [Thou]5569-thou shalt have money as well for the passage from [Lisbon]244-lisbon to [England]2-england , which is not long . Remember in [thy]5569-thou prayers for [thou]5569-thou art devout [that old man]5573-that old man , [Father Bartholomew]345-father . "[5573-that old man] CHAPTER LVIII IN EARLY MORN One Saturday morning in the month of August , an hour and a half before sunrise , [Carne]356-carne walked down to the big yew - tree , which stood far enough from the brink of [the cliff]2116-the cliff to escape the salt , and yet near enough to command an extensive sea - view . This was [the place where [the young shoemaker]5576-the young shoemaker , belonging to [the race of [Shanks]305-widow shanks]5577-the race of shanks , had been scared so sadly that [he]5576-the young shoemaker lost [[his]5576-the young shoemaker sweetheart]7198-his sweetheart , some two years and a half ago]5575-the place where the young shoemaker , belonging to the race of shanks , had been scared so sadly that he lost his sweetheart , some two years and a half ago ; and this was the tree that had been loved by [painters]5579-painters , especially [the conscientious [Sharples]645-sharples , a pupil of [Romney]646-romney , who studied the nicks and the tricks of the bole]5580-the conscientious sharples , a pupil of romney , who studied the nicks and the tricks of the bole , and the many fantastic frets of time , with all the loving care which ensured the truth of [his]645-sharples simple and powerful portraits . But [Sharples]645-sharples had long been away in [the West]225-the west ; and [Carne]356-carne , having taste for no art except [his]356-carne own , had despatched [his]356-carne dog [Orso]617-orso , [the fiercer of the pair , at [the only son of a brush who had lately made ready to encamp against that tree]5582-the only son of a brush who had lately made ready to encamp against that tree ; upon which [he]356-carne decamped , and went over [the cliff]2116-the cliff , with a loss of much personal property]5581-the fiercer of the pair , at the only son of a brush who had lately made ready to encamp against that tree ; upon which he decamped , and went over the cliff , with a loss of much personal property . The tree looked ghostly in the shady light , and gaunt armstretch of departing darkness , going as if [it]5584-it had not slept its sleep out . Now was the time when the day is afraid of coming , and the night unsure of going , and a large reluctance to acknowledge any change keeps everything waiting for another thing to move . What is the use of light and shadow , the fuss of the morning , and struggle for the sun ? Fair darkness has filled all the gaps between [them]5585-them , and why should [they]5585-them be sever'd into single life again ? For the gladness of daybreak is not come yet , nor the pleasure of seeing the way again , the lifting of the darkness leaves heaviness beneath it , and if a rashly early bird flops down upon the grass , [he]5586-he can not count [his]5586-he distance , but quivers like a moth . " Pest on this abominable early work ! "[356-carne] muttered [Carne]356-carne with a yawn , as [he]356-carne groped [his]356-carne way through the deep gloom of black foliage , and entered the hollow of the ancient trunk ; " it is all very well for [sailors]6531-sailors , but too hard upon [a quiet gentleman]11105-a quiet gentleman . Very likely [that fellow wo n't]11106-that fellow wo n't come for two hours . What [a cursed uncomfortable maggoty place]11107-a cursed uncomfortable maggoty place ! But [I]356-carne 'll have put the sleep [he]11106-that fellow wo n't has robbed [me]356-carne of . "[356-carne] [He]356-carne stretched [his]356-carne long form on the rough bench inside , gathered [his]356-carne cloak around [him]356-carne , and roused the dull echo of [the honey - combed hollow]5587-the honey - combed hollow with long loud snores . " Awake , [[my]356-carne vigilant commander]11108-my vigilant commander , and behold [me]356-carne ! Happy are [the landsmen , to whom the stars bring sleep]11109-the landsmen , to whom the stars bring sleep . [I]356-carne have not slept for three nights , and the fruits are here for [you]11108-my vigilant commander . "[356-carne] It was the lively voice of [Renaud Charron]403-charron ; and the rosy fan of the dawn , unfolded over [the sea]706-the sea and [the gray rocks]5589-the gray rocks , glanced with a flutter of shade into the deep - ribbed tree . Affecting a lofty indifference , [Carne]356-carne , who had a large sense of [his]356-carne own dignity , rose slowly and came out into the better light . " Sit down , [[my]356-carne dear friend]7397-my dear friend , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , taking the sealed packet ; " there is bread and meat here , and a bottle of good Macon . [You]7397-my dear friend are nearly always hungry , and [you]7397-my dear friend must be starved now . "[356-carne] [Charron]403-charron perceived that [his]403-charron mouth was offered employment at the expense of [his]403-charron eyes ; but the kernel of the matter was [his]403-charron own already , and [he]403-charron smiled to [himself]403-charron at the mystery of [[his]403-charron chief]1850-his chief . " In this matter , [I]403-charron should implore the tree to crush [me]403-charron , if [[my]403-charron father]860-my father were [an Englishman]7125-an englishman , "[403-charron] [he]403-charron thought ; " but every one to [his]860-my father taste ; it is no affair of [mine]403-charron . "[403-charron] Just as [he]403-charron was getting on good terms with [his]403-charron refreshment , [Carne]356-carne came back , and watched [him]403-charron with a patronising smile . " [You]403-charron are [the brother of [[my]356-carne toil]11114-my toil]11113-the brother of my toil , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne said , " and [I]356-carne will tell [you]403-charron as much as it is good for [you]403-charron to know . A few hours now will complete [our]11115-our enterprise . [Napoleon]385-napoleon is at [Boulogne]22-boulogne again , and even [he]385-napoleon can scarcely restrain the rush of the spirits [he]385-napoleon has provoked . [The first Division]11116-the first division is on board already , with a week 's supplies , and [a thousand horses , ready to sail]11117-a thousand horses , ready to sail when a hand is held up . The hand will be held up at [my]356-carne signal , and that [I]356-carne shall trust [you]403-charron to convey to - night , as soon as [I]356-carne have settled certain matters . Where is [that sullen young Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell ? What have [you]403-charron done with [him]278-zebedee tugwell ? "[356-carne] " Wonderfully clever is [your]403-charron new device , [[my]403-charron friend]6556-my friend , "[403-charron] [Charron]403-charron replied , after a long pull at the bottle . " To vanquish the mind by a mind superior is a glory of high reason ; but to let it remain in itself and compel it to perform what is desired by the other , is a stroke of genius . And under [your]403-charron pharmacy [he]278-zebedee tugwell must do it that has been proved already . The idea was grand , very noble , magnificent . It never would have shown itself to [my]403-charron mind . "[403-charron] " Probably not . When that has been accomplished , [we]11119-we will hang [him]278-zebedee tugwell for [a traitor]5101-a traitor . But , [[my]356-carne dear friend]7397-my dear friend , [I]356-carne have sad news for [you]403-charron , even in this hour of triumph . [The lady of [your]403-charron adoration]11122-the lady of your adoration , [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's eldest daughter]941-the admiral 's eldest daughter , [Faith]297-faith , has recovered [the man for whom [she]11122-the lady of your adoration has waited four years]11125-the man for whom she has waited four years , and [she]11122-the lady of your adoration means to marry [him]278-zebedee tugwell . [The father]807-the father has given [his]807-the father consent , and [her]11122-the lady of your adoration pride is beyond description . [She]11122-the lady of your adoration has long loved a mystery what [woman]11127-woman can help it ? And now [she]11122-the lady of your adoration has one for life , [a husband eclipsed in [his]11128-a husband eclipsed in his own hair own hair]11128-a husband eclipsed in his own hair . [[My]356-carne [Renaud]403-charron]11129-my renaud , all rivalry is futile . [Your]403-charron hair , alas , is quite short and scanty . But [this man]8236-this man has discovered in [Africa]129-africa a nut which turns [a man]6583-a man into the husk of [himself]8236-this man . No wonder that [he]8236-this man came out of [the sea]706-the sea all dry ! "[356-carne] " [Tush]386-tush ! [he]8236-this man is a pig . [It]8236-this man is a pig that finds the nuts . [I]356-carne will be [the butcher for that long pig]11133-the butcher for that long pig , and [the lady]1524-the lady will rush into the arms of conquest . Then will [I]356-carne possess [all [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's lands]11135-all the admiral 's lands , and pursue the fine chase of the rabbits . And [I]356-carne will give dinners , such dinners , [my]356-carne faith ! Ha ! that is excellent said embrace [me]356-carne [my]356-carne Faith will sit at the right side of the table , and explain to [the English company]11137-the english company that such dinners could proceed from [nobody]843-nobody except [a French gentleman]11139-a french gentleman commingling all the knowledge of the joint with the loftier conception of the hash , the mince the what [you]11140-you call ? Ah , [you]11140-you have no name for it , because [you]11140-you do not know the proper thing . Then , in the presence of [admiring Englishmen]11141-admiring englishmen , [I]356-carne will lean back in [my]356-carne chair , the most comfortable chair that can be found "[356-carne] " Stop . [You]11140-you have got to get into it yet , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne interrupted , rudely ; " and the way to do that is not to lean back in it . The fault of [your]11140-you system has always been that [you]11140-you want to enjoy everything before [you]11140-you get it . "[356-carne] " And of [yours]11140-you , "[403-charron] retorted [Charron]403-charron , beginning to imbibe the pugnacity of [an English landlord]5591-an english landlord , " that when [you]11140-you have got everything , [you]11140-you will enjoy what ? Nothing ! "[356-carne] " Even [a man of [your]11140-you levity]11142-a man of your levity hits the nail on the head sometimes , "[356-carne] said [Carne]356-carne , " though the blow can not be a very heavy one . Nature has not fashioned [me]356-carne for enjoyment , and therefore affords [me]356-carne very little . But some little [I]356-carne do expect in the great inversion coming , in the upset of [the scoundrels who have fattened on [my]356-carne flesh , and stolen [my]356-carne land]11143-the scoundrels who have fattened on my flesh , and stolen my land , to make [country gentlemen]11144-country gentlemen if it were possible of [themselves]11144-country gentlemen . It will take a large chimney to burn [their]11144-country gentlemen title - deeds , for the robbery has lasted for a century . But [I]356-carne hold [the great Emperor]11145-the great emperor 's process signed for that ; and if [you]11140-you come to [my]356-carne cookery , [you]11140-you will say that [I]356-carne am capable of enjoyment . Fighting [I]356-carne enjoy not , as [hot men]11146-hot men do , nor guzzling , nor swigging , nor singing of songs ; for all of which [you]11140-you have a talent , [[my]356-carne friend]6556-my friend . But the triumph of quiet skill [I]356-carne like ; and [I]356-carne love to turn the balance on [[my]356-carne enemies]11148-my enemies . Of these there are plenty , and among [them]11148-my enemies all who live in [that fishy little hole down there]11149-that fishy little hole down there . "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne pointed contemptuously at [Springhaven]3-springhaven , [that poor little village in [the valley]704-the valley]5592-that poor little village in the valley . But the sun had just lifted [his]356-carne impartial face above the last highland that baulked [his]356-carne contemplation of [the home of so many and great virtues]5594-the home of so many and great virtues ; and in the brisk moisture of [his]356-carne early salute [the village in [the vale]5596-the vale]5595-the village in the vale looked lovely . For a silvery mist was flushed with rose , like a bridal veil warmed by the blushes of [the bride]5597-the bride , and the curves of [the land]701-the land , like a dewy palm leaf , shone and sank alternate . " What a rare blaze [they]11148-my enemies will make ! "[356-carne] continued [Carne]356-carne , as the sunlight glanced along the russet thatch , and the blue smoke arose from the earliest chimney . " [Every cottage]7889-every cottage there shall be a bonfire , because it has cast off allegiance to [me]356-carne . [The whole race of Darling]11151-the whole race of darling will be at [my]356-carne mercy [the pompous old Admiral , who refused to call on [me]356-carne till [[his]11152-the pompous old admiral , who refused to call on me till his idiot of a son idiot of [a son]6540-a son]11153-his idiot of a son]11152-the pompous old admiral , who refused to call on me till his idiot of a son persuaded [him]11152-the pompous old admiral , who refused to call on me till his idiot of a son [that wretched poetaster , who reduced [me]356-carne to the ignominy of reading [his]11152-the pompous old admiral , who refused to call on me till his idiot of a son own rubbish to [him]11152-the pompous old admiral , who refused to call on me till his idiot of a son]11155-that wretched poetaster , who reduced me to the ignominy of reading his own rubbish to him and [the haughty young woman that worships [a savage who has treated [me]356-carne with insult]11157-a savage who has treated me with insult]11156-the haughty young woman that worships a savage who has treated me with insult . [I]356-carne have them all now in the hollow of [my]356-carne hand , and a thorough good crumpling is prepared for [them]11151-the whole race of darling . The first house to burn shall be [Zebedee Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell 's , [that conceited old dolt of [a fishing fellow]11159-a fishing fellow , who gives [me]356-carne a nod of suspicion , instead of pulling off [his]11152-the pompous old admiral , who refused to call on me till his idiot of a son dirty hat to [me]356-carne]11158-that conceited old dolt of a fishing fellow , who gives me a nod of suspicion , instead of pulling off his dirty hat to me . Then [we]11160-we blow up [the church]6579-the church , and [[old Twemlow]473-twemlow 's house]11162-old twemlow 's house , and [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's , when [we]11160-we have done with it . [The fishing - fleet]11164-the fishing - fleet , as [they]11164-the fishing - fleet call [[their]11164-the fishing - fleet wretched tubs]11165-their wretched tubs , will come [home]788-home , with the usual fuss , to - night , and on Monday it shall be ashes . How like [you]356-carne [my]356-carne programme ? Is it complete ? "[356-carne] " Too much , too much complete ; too barbarous , "[5599-the kindly hearted frenchman] answered [the kindly hearted Frenchman]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman . " What harm have all [the poor men]11167-the poor men done to [you]356-carne ? And what insanity to [provoke enemies of [the people all around who would bring [us]11160-we things to eat]11169-the people all around who would bring us things to eat ! And worse if [the houses]6786-the houses are consumed with fire , where will be the revenue that is designed for [me]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman , as [the fair son of [the Admiral]747-the admiral]11171-the fair son of the admiral]11168-provoke enemies of the people all around who would bring us things to eat ! and worse if the houses are consumed with fire , where will be the revenue that is designed for me , as the fair son of the admiral ? No , no ; [I]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman will allow none of that . When the landing is made , [you]356-carne will not be [[my]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman master]11173-my master . [Soult]647-soult will have charge of [the subjects inferior]11174-the subjects inferior , and [he]647-soult is not [a man of rapine]11175-a man of rapine . To [him]647-soult will [I]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman address [myself]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman in favour of [the village]768-the village . Thus shall [I]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman ascend in the favour of [[my]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman charming]11177-my charming , and secure [[my]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman property]8510-my property . "[5599-the kindly hearted frenchman] " [Captain]7734-captain , [I]356-carne am [[your]7734-captain master]10425-your master yet , and [I]356-carne will have no interference . No more talk ; but obey [me]356-carne to the letter . There is no sign of any rough weather , [I]356-carne suppose ? [[You]7734-captain [sailors]6531-sailors]10509-you sailors see things which [we]10509-you sailors do not observe . "[356-carne] " This summer has not been of fine weather , and the sky is always changing here . But there is not any token of a tempest now . Though there is a little prospect of rain always . "[356-carne] " If it rains , all the better , for it obscures [the sea]706-the sea . [You]7734-captain have fed enough now to last even [you]7734-captain till the evening ; or if not , [you]7734-captain can take some with [you]7734-captain . Remain to the westward , where [the cliffs]11184-the cliffs are higher , and look out especially for [British ships of war that may be appearing up [Channel]71-the channel]11185-british ships of war that may be appearing up channel . Take this second spy - glass ; it is quite strong enough . But first of all tell [Perkins]536-perkins to stand off again with [the pilot - boat]4844-the pilot - boat , as if [he]536-perkins was looking out for a job , and if [he]536-perkins sees even [a frigate]8711-a frigate coming eastward , to run back and let [you]7734-captain know by a signal arranged between [you]7734-captain . [Dan Tugwell]282-dan , [I]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman see , was shipped yesterday on board of [Prame No . 801]11188-prame no . 801 , [a very handy vessel]11189-a very handy vessel , which will lead [the van]11190-the van , and five hundred will follow in [her]11188-prame no . 801 track on Sunday evening . [[My]5599-the kindly hearted frenchman excellent uncle]11191-my excellent uncle will be at the height of [his]11191-my excellent uncle eloquence just when [[his]11191-my excellent uncle favourite Sunday - school boy]11192-his favourite sunday - school boy is bringing an addition to [[his]11191-my excellent uncle congregation]6612-his congregation . But [the church]6579-the church shall not be blown up until Monday , for fear of premature excitement . By Monday night about [two hundred thousand such soldiers as [Britain]67-britain could never produce]11195-two hundred thousand such soldiers as britain could never produce will be able to quell any childish excitement such as [Great Britain]139-great britain is apt to give way to . "[5599-the kindly hearted frenchman] " But what is for [me]356-carne , this same Saturday night ? [I]356-carne like very much to make polite [the people]8901-the people , and to marry [the most beautiful and the richest]11197-the most beautiful and the richest ; but not to kill more than there is to be helped . "[356-carne] " The breaking of the egg may cut the fingers that have been sucked till their skin is gone . [You]356-carne have plagued [me]356-carne all along with [your]356-carne English hankerings , which in [your]356-carne post of trust are traitorous . "[356-carne] [Charron]403-charron was accustomed to submit to the infinitely stronger will of [Carne]356-carne . Moreover , [his]403-charron sense of discipline often checked the speed of [his]403-charron temper . But [he]403-charron had never been able to get rid of a secret contempt for [[his]403-charron superior]5600-his superior , as [a traitor to the race to which [he]403-charron really belonged , at least in [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman 's opinion]5601-a traitor to the race to which he really belonged , at least in the frenchman 's opinion . And that [such a man]9073-such a man should charge [him]403-charron with treachery was more than [his]403-charron honest soul could quite endure , and [his]403-charron quick face flushed with indignation as [he]403-charron spoke : " [Your]356-carne position , [[my]403-charron commander]7738-my commander , does not excuse such words . [You]356-carne shall answer for them , when [I]403-charron am discharged from [your]356-carne command ; which , [I]403-charron hope , will be the case next week . To be spoken of as [a traitor]5101-a traitor by [you]356-carne is very grand . "[403-charron] " Take it as [you]356-carne please , "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne replied , with that cold contemptuous smile which [the other]893-the other detested . " For the present , however , [you]356-carne will not be grand , but carry out the orders which [I]356-carne give [you]356-carne . As soon as it is dark , [you]356-carne will return , keep [the pilot - boat]4844-the pilot - boat in readiness for [my]356-carne last despatch , with which [you]356-carne will meet [the frigate Torche]11201-the frigate torche about midnight , as arranged on Thursday . All that and the signals [you]356-carne already understand . Wait for [me]356-carne by this tree , and [I]356-carne may go with [you]356-carne ; but that will depend upon circumstances . [I]356-carne will take good care that [you]356-carne shall not be kept starving ; for [you]356-carne may have to wait here three or four hours for [me]356-carne . But be sure that [you]356-carne do not go until [I]356-carne come . "[356-carne] " But what am [I]403-charron to do if [I]403-charron have seen some [British ships]11202-british ships , or [Perkins]536-perkins has given [me]403-charron token of [them]11202-british ships ? "[403-charron] " Observe [their]11202-british ships course , and learn where [they]11202-british ships are likely to be at nightfall . There will probably be none . All [I]356-carne fear is that [they]11202-british ships may intercept [the Torche]246-the torche . Farewell , [[my]356-carne friend]6556-my friend , and let [your]356-carne sense of duty subdue the small sufferings of temper . "[356-carne] [CHAPTER LIX]648-chapter lix NEAR [[OUR]5605-our SHORES]5606-our shores " This is how it is , "[278-zebedee tugwell] said [Captain Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell , that same day , to [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow : " [the folk]7142-the folk [they]7142-the folk goes on with a thing , till [a man as has any head left]11205-a man as has any head left twists it round on [his]11205-a man as has any head left neck , with [his]11205-a man as has any head left chin looking down [his]11205-a man as has any head left starn - post . Then [the enemy]6515-the enemy cometh , with [his]6515-the enemy spy - glass and [his]6515-the enemy guns , and afore [he]6515-the enemy can look round , [he]6515-the enemy hath nothing left to look for . "[278-zebedee tugwell] " Then [you]278-zebedee tugwell think , [Tugwell]278-zebedee tugwell , that the danger is not over ? that the French mean business even now , when [every one]1014-every one is tired of hearing of it ? [I]356-carne have been away so long that [I]356-carne know nothing . But the universal opinion is "[356-carne] " Opinion of [the universe]11020-the universe be dashed ! "[649-master zebedee] [Master Zebedee]649-master zebedee answered , with a puff of smoke . " [We]11209-we calls [ourselves]11209-we [the universe]11020-the universe , when [we]11209-we be the rope that drags astarn of [it]11020-the universe . [Cappen]372-cappen zebedee , to [my]649-master zebedee mind there is mischief in the wind , more than there hath been for these three years ; and that 's why [you]372-cappen zebedee see [me]649-master zebedee here , instead of going with the smacks . [Holy Scripture]460-holy scripture saith a dream cometh from [the Lord]848-the lord ; leastways , to [a man of sense]11212-a man of sense , as hardly ever dreameth . The wind was so bad again [us]11209-we , Monday afternoon , that [we]11209-we put off sailing till the Tuesday , and Monday night [I]649-master zebedee lay on [my]649-master zebedee own bed , without a thought of nothing but to sleep till five o'clock . [I]649-master zebedee had n't taken nothing but a quart of [John Prater]358-john prater 's ale and [you]372-cappen zebedee know what [his]358-john prater measures is not a single sip of grog ; but the Hangel of [the Lord]848-the lord [he]358-john prater come and stand by [me]649-master zebedee in the middle of the night . And [he]358-john prater took [me]649-master zebedee by the hand , or if [he]358-john prater did n't it come to the same thing of [my]649-master zebedee getting [there]892-there , and [he]358-john prater set [me]649-master zebedee up in a dark high place , the like of the yew - tree near [Carne Castle]271-carne . And then [he]358-john prater saith , ' Look back , [Zeb]337-captain zeb ' ; and [I]649-master zebedee looked , and behold [Springhaven]3-springhaven was all afire , like [the bottomless pit]11215-the bottomless pit , or the thunder - storm of [Egypt]158-egypt , or [the cities of [Sodom]247-sodom and [Gomorrah]248-gomorrah]11216-the cities of sodom and gomorrah . And two figures was jumping about in the flames , like the furnace in [the plain of [Dura]249-dura]11217-the plain of dura , and one of [them]11218-them was [young Squire Carne]357-carne , and [the other]893-the other was [[my]649-master zebedee son]847-my son [Daniel]282-dan , as behaveth below [his]282-dan name . And [I]649-master zebedee called out , ' [Daniel]282-dan , [[thou]282-dan son of [Zebedee]372-cappen zebedee and [Kezia Tugwell]563-kezia]11221-thou son of zebedee and kezia tugwell , come forth from the burning fiery furnace ' ; but [he]282-dan answered not , neither heeded [me]649-master zebedee . And then [Squire Darling]303-squire darling , [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling is now the name of [him]303-squire darling , out [he]303-squire darling come from [[his]303-squire darling Round - house]755-his round - house , and by the white gate above high - water mark , to order out the fire , because they was all [[his]303-squire darling own cottages]11223-his own cottages . But while [he]303-squire darling was going about , as [he]303-squire darling doth for fear of being hard upon [any one]6859-any one , out jumps [Squire Carne]357-carne , from the thickest of the blazes , and takes [the poor Squire]11225-the poor squire by the forepart of [his]11225-the poor squire neck , which [he]11225-the poor squire liketh to keep open when [he]11225-the poor squire getteth off of duty , and away with [him]11225-the poor squire into the burning fiery furnace made of [[his]11225-the poor squire own houses]11226-his own houses ! That was more than [I]649-master zebedee could put up with , even under the Hangel , and [I]649-master zebedee give such a kick that [Kezia]563-kezia , though [she]11227-she saith [she]11227-she is [the most quietest of [women]6760-women]11228-the most quietest of women , felt [herself]11227-she a forced to bounce [me]649-master zebedee up . "[649-master zebedee] " A dream of that sort deserves notice , "[473-twemlow] answered [Erle]473-twemlow , who had passed many months among [sailors]6531-sailors ; " and over and above that , [I]473-twemlow see proofs of a foolish security in [England]2-england , and of sharp activity in [France]45-france . Last Monday [I]473-twemlow was only five miles from [Boulogne]22-boulogne , on board of [[our]11230-our frigate]11231-our frigate [the Melpomene]250-the melpomene , for [I]473-twemlow wanted [the captain]1173-the captain 's evidence to help [me]473-twemlow in [my]473-twemlow own affairs ; and upon [my]473-twemlow word [I]473-twemlow was quite amazed at the massing of [the French forces there]11233-the french forces there , and the evident readiness of [[their]11233-the french forces there hundreds of [troop - ships]11235-troop - ships]11234-their hundreds of troop - ships . [Scores of [them]11233-the french forces there]11236-scores of them even had horses on board , for [I]473-twemlow saw [them]11233-the french forces there quite clearly with a spy - glass . But [the officers]8707-the officers only laughed at [me]473-twemlow , and said [they]8707-the officers were tired of seeing that . And another thing [I]473-twemlow do n't like at all is the landing of [a French boat]11238-a french boat [this side of [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge]11239-this side of pebbleridge . [I]473-twemlow was coming [home]788-home after dark one night , and as soon as [they]11233-the french forces there saw [me]473-twemlow [they]11233-the french forces there pushed off , and pretended to be [English fishermen]11241-english fishermen ; but if ever [I]473-twemlow saw [Frenchmen]382-frenchmen , these were [French]430-the french ; and [I]473-twemlow believe [they]11233-the french forces there had [a ship]8148-a ship not far away , for [I]473-twemlow saw a light shown and then turned off . [I]473-twemlow examined [the place]694-the place in the morning , and saw the footprints of [men]702-men on a path up [the cliff]2116-the cliff , as if [they]702-men had gone inland towards [Carne Castle]271-carne . When [the Admiral]747-the admiral came [home]788-home , [I]473-twemlow told [him]747-the admiral of it ; but [he]747-the admiral seemed to think it was only some smuggling . "[473-twemlow] " Ah , there 's smooglin ' of a bad kind over there , to [my]473-twemlow belief . [I]473-twemlow would n't tell [your]11248-your honour not a quarter what [I]473-twemlow thinks , because of [the young gentleman]11249-the young gentleman being near akin to [you]11248-your . But a thing or two have come to [my]473-twemlow ears , very much again [a young squire]11250-a young squire over that way . [A man as will do what [he]11251-a man as will do what he have done have done]11251-a man as will do what he have done is [a black one]11252-a black one in some ways ; and if some , why not in all ? "[473-twemlow] " Tell [me]473-twemlow what [you]473-twemlow mean , "[473-twemlow] said [Twemlow]473-twemlow , sternly . " After saying so much , [you]473-twemlow are bound to say more . [Caryl Carne]356-carne is [no friend of [mine]473-twemlow]11253-no friend of mine , although [he]356-carne is [[my]473-twemlow cousin]9280-my cousin . [I]473-twemlow dislike [the man]921-the man , though [I]473-twemlow know but little of [him]921-the man . "[473-twemlow] " For sartin then [a kind gentleman like [you]473-twemlow]11256-a kind gentleman like you wo n't like [him]921-the man none the better for betraying of [a nice young maid]11257-a nice young maid as put [her]11257-a nice young maid trust in [him]921-the man , as [lively and pretty a young maid as ever stepped]11258-lively and pretty a young maid as ever stepped , and might have had the pick of [all the young men in [the parish]6537-the parish]11259-all the young men in the parish . "[473-twemlow] " What ! "[473-twemlow] exclaimed [Erle]473-twemlow , with a sudden chill of heart , for [Faith]297-faith had not concealed from [him]473-twemlow [her]297-faith anxiety about [Dolly]277-dolly . " [Tugwell]563-kezia , do [you]563-kezia mean to say "[297-faith] " Yes , [sir]6639-sir ; only [you]6639-sir must keep it to [yourself]6639-sir , for the sake of [the poor young thing]3195-the poor young thing ; though [too many]11263-too many knows it already , [I]473-twemlow 'm afeared . And that was how poor [Jem Cheeseman]390-james cheeseman changed from [a dapper money - turning man]11264-a dapper money - turning man , as pleasant as could be , to [a down - hearted , stick - in - doors , honest - weighted fellow]11265-a down - hearted , stick - in - doors , honest - weighted fellow . [Poor little Polly]291-maria was as simple as a dove , and [her]291-maria meant to break none of [the Lord]11266-the lord 's commandments , unless it was a sin to look so much above [her]291-maria . [He]390-james cheeseman took [her]291-maria aboard [[her]291-maria father]754-her father 's trading - craft , and made pretence to marry [her]291-maria across [the water]720-the water , [her]291-maria knowing nothing of the lingo , to be sure ; and then when there come [a thumping boy]11269-a thumping boy , and [her]291-maria demanded for the sake of [the young ' un]11270-the young ' un that [her]291-maria marriage should be sartified in the face of [all the world]2574-all the world , what does [he]390-james cheeseman do but turn round and ask [her]291-maria if [she]291-maria was fool enough to suppose that [a Carne]1422-a carne had married [[a butter - man]11273-a butter - man 's daughter]11274-a butter - man 's daughter ? With a few words more , [she]291-maria went off of [her]291-maria head , and have never been right again , [they]11275-they say ; and [[her]291-maria father]754-her father , who was mighty proud to have [a grandson heir to [an old ancient castle]11278-an old ancient castle]11277-a grandson heir to an old ancient castle , [he]754-her father was so took aback with this disappointment that [he]754-her father puzzled all [the village]768-the village , including of [me]473-twemlow , as [I]473-twemlow am free to own , by jumping into [his]754-her father own rope . ' Twas only now just that [I]473-twemlow heard all this ; and as [the captain of [this here place]11281-this here place]11280-the captain of this here place , [I]473-twemlow shall ask leave of [Cheeseman]291-maria to have it out with [Master Carne]356-carne , as soon as may be done without hurting [the poor thing]11282-the poor thing . If [she]291-maria had been [[my]473-twemlow child]10150-my child , the rope should have gone round [his]473-twemlow neck first , if it come to mine there - arter ! "[473-twemlow] " [The - villain]11284-the - villain ! "[473-twemlow] [Twemlow]473-twemlow used a strong short word , without adding heavily , it may be hoped , to the score against [him]473-twemlow . " And to think that all this time [he]473-twemlow has been daring to address [himself]473-twemlow But never mind that now . It will be a bad time for [him]473-twemlow when [I]473-twemlow catch [him]473-twemlow by [himself]473-twemlow , though [I]473-twemlow must not speak of [Polly]291-maria . [Poor little Polly]291-maria ! what [a pretty child]11285-a pretty child [she]291-maria was ! [I]473-twemlow used to carry sugar - plums on purpose for [her]291-maria . Good - bye , [Tugwell]563-kezia ; [I]473-twemlow must think about all this . "[473-twemlow] " And so must [I]278-zebedee tugwell , [sir]6639-sir . What [a strapping chap ' a be]11287-a strapping chap ' a be ! "[278-zebedee tugwell] [Captain Zebedee]278-zebedee tugwell continued to [himself]278-zebedee tugwell , as [Twemlow]473-twemlow strode away with the light step of [a mountain savage]5608-a mountain savage , carrying a long staff from force of habit , and looking even larger than [himself]473-twemlow from the flow of chestnut hair and beard around [him]473-twemlow . " Never did see [such a hairy chap]11288-such a hairy chap . Never showed no signs of it when ' a was [a lad]11289-a lad , and [Miss ' Liza]374-eliza quite smooth in the front of [her]291-maria neck . Must come of Hottentot climate , [I]473-twemlow reckon . [They]11290-they calls [it]11291-it [the bush]11292-the bush , from [the folk]7142-the folk been so bushy . [I]473-twemlow used to think as [my]473-twemlow beard was a pretty good example ; but , [Lord]11294-lord bless [me]473-twemlow and keep [me]473-twemlow , it would all go on [his]473-twemlow nose ! If ' a spreadeth that over the face of [Squire Carne]357-carne , ' a will ravish [him]473-twemlow , as the wicked doth ravish [the poor]11295-the poor . "[473-twemlow] [Twemlow]473-twemlow had many sad things to consider , and among them the impending loss of [this grand mane]5609-this grand mane . After divers delays , and infinitude of forms , and much evidence of things self - evident in the spirit which drove [Sir Horatio Nelson]438-nelson to pin a certificate of amputation to the sleeve of [his]438-nelson lost arm this [Twemlow]473-twemlow had established that [he]473-twemlow was [the Twemlow left behind upon [the coast of [Africa]129-africa]5611-the coast of africa , and having been captured in the service of [[his]473-twemlow country]1635-his country]5610-the twemlow left behind upon the coast of africa , and having been captured in the service of his country , was entitled at least to restoration . In such a case small liberality was shown in those days , even as now prevaileth , the object of all in authority being to be hard upon [those who are out of it]5613-those who are out of it . At last , when [he]473-twemlow was becoming well weary , and nothing but [an Englishman]7125-an englishman 's love of [[his]473-twemlow country]1635-his country and desire to help in [her]1635-his country dangers prevented [him]473-twemlow from turning to private pursuits wherein [he]473-twemlow held a key to fortune [he]473-twemlow found [himself]473-twemlow restored to [his]473-twemlow rank in [the Army]251-the army , and appointed to [another regiment , which happened to be short of]5616-another regiment , which happened to be short of [officers]5617-officers . Then [he]473-twemlow flung to the winds , until peace should return , [his]473-twemlow prospect of wealth beyond reckoning , and locked in a black leather trunk materials worth their weight in diamonds . But , as life is uncertain , [he]473-twemlow told [[his]473-twemlow beloved]5618-his beloved one the secret of [his]473-twemlow great discovery , which [she]5618-his beloved , in sweet ignorance of [mankind]696-mankind , regarded as of no importance . But as wars appear and disappear , [nations]9323-nations wax and wane , and the holiest principles of one age become the scoff of the next , yet human nature is the same throughout , it would be wrong to cast no glance even with the French so near [[our]5621-our shores]5606-our shores at the remarkable discovery of [this young man]7709-this young man , and the circumstances leading up to it . For with keen insight into civilized thought , which yearns with the deepest remorse for those blessings which itself has banished , [he]473-twemlow knew that [he]473-twemlow held a master - key to the treasuries of [Croesus]252-croesus , [Mycerinus]650-mycerinus , [Attalus]651-attalus , and [every other King who has dazzled [the world]695-the world with [his]473-twemlow talents]5624-every other king who has dazzled the world with his talents . [The man who can minister to human needs]5626-the man who can minister to human needs may , when [he]473-twemlow is lucky , earn a little towards [his]473-twemlow own ; [the man who contributes to the pleasure of [[his]473-twemlow fellows]5628-his fellows must find reward in [his]473-twemlow own]5627-the man who contributes to the pleasure of his fellows must find reward in his own ; but [he]5629-he who can gratify the vanity of [[his]473-twemlow race]5630-his race is [the master of [their]5630-his race pockets]5631-the master of their pockets . [Twemlow]473-twemlow had been carried from [the deadly coast]5632-the deadly coast as before related by [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe to [the mountainous district far inland]5633-the mountainous district far inland , by [the great King Golo of [the Quackwas nation]5635-the quackwas nation]5634-the great king golo of the quackwas nation , [mighty warriors of lofty stature]5636-mighty warriors of lofty stature . Here [he]473-twemlow was treated well , and soon learned enough of [their]5634-the great king golo of the quackwas nation simple language to understand and be understood ; while [the King]6893-the king , who considered [all white men as of canine origin]5638-all white men as of canine origin , was pleased with [him]473-twemlow , and prepared to make [him]473-twemlow useful . Then [Twemlow]473-twemlow was sent , with an escort of [chiefs]5639-chiefs , to [the land of [the Houlas]480-the houlas]5640-the land of the houlas , as [a medicine - man]8817-a medicine - man , to win [Queen Mabonga]481-queen mabonga for [the great King Golo]482-the great king golo . But [she]5642-she so strange is the perversity of [women]6760-women beholding [this man of a pearly tint , as fair as the moon]5644-this man of a pearly tint , as fair as the moon , and as soft as [a river]5645-a river for [he]473-twemlow took many months to get properly tanned with one long gaze of amazement yielded to [him]473-twemlow what [he]473-twemlow sought for another . [A dwarf]5646-a dwarf and [a whipster]5647-a whipster [he]473-twemlow might be among the great darkies around [her]481-queen mabonga for [he]473-twemlow had only six feet and one inch of stature , and forty - two inches round the chest but , to [her]481-queen mabonga fine taste , tone and quality more than covered defect of quantity . The sight of [male members of [her]481-queen mabonga race]5648-male members of her race had never moved [her]481-queen mabonga , because [she]481-queen mabonga had heard of [their]5648-male members of her race wickedness ; but the gaze of [this white man , so tender and so innocent]5649-this white man , so tender and so innocent , set [her]481-queen mabonga on a long course of wondering about [herself]481-queen mabonga . Then [she]481-queen mabonga drew back , and passed into [the private hut behind]5650-the private hut behind , where [no one]6581-no one was allowed to disturb [her]481-queen mabonga . For [she]481-queen mabonga never had felt like this before , and [she]481-queen mabonga wanted [nobody]843-nobody to notice it . But [the Houla maidens , with the deepest interest in matters that came home to [them]5653-the houla maidens , with the deepest interest in matters that came home to them outside their understanding outside [their]5653-the houla maidens , with the deepest interest in matters that came home to them outside their understanding understanding]5653-the houla maidens , with the deepest interest in matters that came home to them outside their understanding , held council with [[their]5653-the houla maidens , with the deepest interest in matters that came home to them outside their understanding mothers]6810-their mothers , and these imparted to [the angelic stranger]5655-the angelic stranger , as plainly as modesty permitted , the distressing results of [his]5655-the angelic stranger whiteness , and implored [him]5655-the angelic stranger to depart , before further harm was done . [Twemlow]473-twemlow perceived that [he]473-twemlow had tumbled into a difficult position , and the only way out of it was to make off . Giving pledges to return in two moons at the latest , [he]473-twemlow made [his]473-twemlow salaam to [the sensitive young Queen , whose dignity was only surpassed by [her]5656-the sensitive young queen , whose dignity was only surpassed by her grace grace]5656-the sensitive young queen , whose dignity was only surpassed by her grace , and expecting to be shortened by the head , returned with all speed to [the great King Golo]482-the great king golo . Honesty is the best policy as [we]5657-we all know so well that [we]5657-we forbear to prove it and [the Englishman]1857-the englishman saw that the tale would be darker from the lips of [[his]1857-the englishman black attendants]5659-his black attendants . [The negro monarch]5660-the negro monarch was of much - enduring mind , but these tidings outwent [his]5660-the negro monarch philosophy . [He]5660-the negro monarch ordered [Twemlow]473-twemlow 's head to come off by dinner - time , and , alas , that [royal household]5661-royal household kept very early hours ; and [the poor captain]5662-the poor captain , corded to a tree , sniffed sadly the growth of good roast , which [he]5660-the negro monarch never should taste , and could only succeed in succession of fare . For although [that enlightened King]5663-that enlightened king had discarded the taste of the nations around [him]5663-that enlightened king , it was not half so certain as [the prisoner]8818-the prisoner could have wished that [his]8818-the prisoner prejudice would resist the relish of [a candid rival]5665-a candid rival in prime condition . While [Twemlow]473-twemlow was dwelling upon this nice question , and sympathising deeply with the animal on the spit , [Tuloo]652-tuloo , [the head councillor of the realm]5666-the head councillor of the realm , appeared , [an ancient negro full of wisdom and resource]5667-an ancient negro full of wisdom and resource . Discovering that [the white man]5668-the white man set more value on [his]5668-the white man head than is usual with [these philosophers]5669-these philosophers , [he]652-tuloo proposed conditions which were eagerly accepted , and releasing [the captive]5670-the captive , led [him]5668-the white man into [[his]652-tuloo own hut]5671-his own hut . Here [the man of wisdom]5672-the man of wisdom spat three times into [his]5668-the white man very ample bosom , to exorcise evil spells , and took from a hole in the corner something which [he]5668-the white man handled very carefully , and with a touch as light as possible . Following everything with [his]473-twemlow best eyes , [Twemlow]473-twemlow perceived in the hand of [Tuloo]652-tuloo a spongy - looking substance of conical form , and in colour and size very like a morel , but possessing a peculiar golden glow . " Kneel here , [[my]1354-the old man son]847-my son , and move not until [I]1354-the old man tell [you]847-my son , "[1354-the old man] [the old man]1354-the old man whispered , and was obeyed . Then [he]1354-the old man stripped off all covering from the white neck and shoulders , and beginning immediately below the eyes , brushed all the cheeks and the chin , throat and neck and upper part of the bosom , with the substance in [his]1354-the old man hand , from which a yellow powder passed , moist rather than dusty , into the open pores . " In one moon [you]847-my son will be a beast of [the woods]11297-the woods , and in two [you]847-my son shall return to the Queen that loves [you]847-my son , "[652-tuloo] said [Councillor Tuloo]652-tuloo , with a sly little grin . But [Twemlow]473-twemlow was robbed of no self - respect by the growth of [a forest about [him]473-twemlow]5674-a forest about him ; and when [he]473-twemlow was sent again to [Queen Mabonga]481-queen mabonga , and the dewy glance of love died at the very first wink into a stony glare because of [his]473-twemlow face being covered with hair [he]473-twemlow said to [himself]473-twemlow that [he]473-twemlow knew where [he]473-twemlow could inflict a very different impression upon [ladies]7458-ladies . For these can not have too much hair in [England]2-england , at the back of [their]7458-ladies own heads , and front of [[their]7458-ladies admirers]5676-their admirers ' . [Councillor Tuloo]652-tuloo was gifted with a deep understanding of a thing which looks shallow to [a man who has never yet heard of false bottoms]5677-a man who has never yet heard of false bottoms . [He]652-tuloo said to [King Golo]482-the great king golo : " [I]652-tuloo know what [women]6760-women are . As long as [she]481-queen mabonga never had thought about [men]702-men , [you]11300-you might crawl , and be only a hog to [her]481-queen mabonga . But [her]481-queen mabonga eyes have been opened to [this white man]11301-this white man , and there is room for a black one to go into them . And unless [you]11300-you are at hand , it will be done by [some one else]11302-some one else . "[652-tuloo] In short , all was managed so beautifully that in six more moons [the coy Mabonga]481-queen mabonga split the Durra straw with [King Golo]482-the great king golo , amid vast rejoicings and in din almost equal to that which a wedding in [Wales]205-wales arouses . But from time to time it was considered needful to keep up [[her]481-queen mabonga Majesty]4076-her majesty 's repulsion by serving [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow with another dose of that which would have created for the English fair capillary attraction . Thus [he]473-twemlow became a great favourite with [the King]6893-the king , who listened with deep interest to [his]6893-the king descriptions of the houseful of beads and buttons to be earned in [England]2-england by a little proper management of [Tuloo]652-tuloo 's magic dust . Before very long it was arranged that as soon as a good supply of Pong could be collected , [Twemlow]473-twemlow should be sent back to [the coast]6872-the coast and placed under the charge of [Bandeliah]474-bandeliah , who was now [a tributary of [this great King]5682-this great king]5681-a tributary of this great king . And here [he]473-twemlow might have waited years and years for [the trading station]5683-the trading station was abandoned now but for the benevolence of [Captain Southcombe]477-captain southcombe , who , being driven to the eastward of [his]477-captain southcombe course upon one of [his]477-captain southcombe returns from [India]121-india , stood in a little further to enquire about [[his]477-captain southcombe friend]1450-his friend , and with no small pleasure conveyed [him]477-captain southcombe [home]788-home . [CHAPTER LX NO DANGER]653-chapter lx no danger , [GENTLEMEN]3310-gentlemen The little dinner at [Springhaven Hall]9-springhaven hall , appointed for that same Saturday , had now grown into a large one . [Carne]357-carne had refused [Dolly]277-dolly 's offer to get [him]357-carne an invitation , and for many reasons [he]357-carne was not invited . [He]357-carne ought to have been glad of this , because [he]357-carne did not want to be there ; but [his]357-carne nature , like a saw 's , was full of teeth , and however [he]357-carne was used , [he]357-carne grated . But without any aid of [his]357-carne teeth , a good dinner , well planned and well served , bade fair in due course to be well digested also by forty at least of [the forty - two people who sat down to consider it]5687-the forty - two people who sat down to consider it . For as yet the use of tongue was understood , and it was not allowed to obstruct by perpetual motion the duties of the palate . And now [every person in [the parish of high culture which seems to be akin to the Latin for a knife , though a fork expels nature more forcibly as well as many others of locality less favoured , joined in this muster of good people and good things]5689-the parish of high culture which seems to be akin to the latin for a knife , though a fork expels nature more forcibly as well as many others of locality less favoured , joined in this muster of good people and good things]5688-every person in the parish of high culture which seems to be akin to the latin for a knife , though a fork expels nature more forcibly as well as many others of locality less favoured , joined in this muster of good people and good things . At the outset , [the Admiral]747-the admiral had intended nothing more than a quiet recognition of the goodness of [the Lord]5691-the lord in bringing [home]788-home [a husband]5450-a husband for [the daughter of [the house]6709-the house]5694-the daughter of the house ; but what [Englishman]422-every englishman can forbear the pleasure of killing two birds with one stone ? It was [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard who first suggested this , and [Sir Charles]332-admiral darling at once saw the force of it , especially with [the Marquis of [Southdown]137-southdown]10995-the marquis of southdown coming . [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard had never admired [anybody]838-anybody , not even [himself]391-captain stubbard without which there is no happiness much less [Mr. Pitt]548-mr. pitt , or [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , or [the King]6893-the king , until justice was done to [the race of [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard]5699-the race of stubbard , and [their]5700-their hands were plunged into the Revenue . But now , ever since the return of the war to [[its]5701-its proper home in [England]2-england]5702-its proper home in england , [this Captain]5703-this captain had been paid well for doing the very best thing that [a man]6583-a man can do , i. e. , nothing . [He]5703-this captain could not help desiring to celebrate this , and as soon as [he]5703-this captain received [his]5703-this captain invitation , [he]5703-this captain went to [the host]1358-the host and put it clearly . [The Admiral]747-the admiral soon entered into [his]747-the admiral views , and as [guests]10297-guests were not farmed by [the head]5708-the head as yet at tables entertaining self - respect , [he]747-the admiral perceived the advantage of a good dinner scored to [his]747-the admiral credit with forty at the cost of twenty ; and [Stubbard]391-captain stubbard 's proposal seemed thoroughly well timed , so long was it now since [the leaders of [Defence]253-defence]5709-the leaders of defence had celebrated [their]5709-the leaders of defence own vigilance . Twenty - two , allowing for [the ladies needful]5710-the ladies needful , were thus added to the score of chairs intended , and [the founder of the feast]5711-the founder of the feast could scarcely tell whether the toast of the evening was to be the return of [the traveller]1065-the traveller , or the discomfiture of [Boney]304-boney . That would mainly depend upon the wishes of [the Marquis]9021-the marquis , and these again were likely to be guided by the treatment [he]5703-this captain had met with from [the government]7521-the government lately and [the commanders of [his]5703-this captain Division]5715-the commanders of his division . [This nobleman]9074-this nobleman was of a character not uncommon eighty years ago , but now very rare among [public men]5717-public men , because [a more flexible fibre]5718-a more flexible fibre has choked it . Steadfast , honourable , simple , and straightforward , able to laugh without bitterness at the arrogant ignorance of [mobs]5719-mobs , but never to smile at [the rogues who led them , scorning all shuffle of words , foul haze , and snaky maze of evasion]5720-the rogues who led them , scorning all shuffle of words , foul haze , and snaky maze of evasion , and refusing to believe at first sight that [[his]747-the admiral country]1635-his country must be in the wrong and [[her]1635-his country enemies]5722-her enemies in the right , [he]747-the admiral added to all these exterminated foibles a leisurely dignity now equally extinct . [Trimmers]5723-trimmers , [time - servers]5724-time - servers , and [hypocrites]5725-hypocrites feared [him]747-the admiral , as [thieves]5726-thieves fear [an honourable dog]5727-an honourable dog ; and [none]978-none could quote [his]747-the admiral words against [one another]827-one another . This would have made [him]747-the admiral unpopular now , when perjury means popularity . For the present , however , self - respect existed , and [no one]6581-no one thought any the worse of [[his]747-the admiral lordship]8990-his lordship for not having found [him]747-the admiral [a liar]7025-a liar . Especially with [ladies]7458-ladies , who insist on truth in [men]702-men as a pleasant proof of [their]702-men sex , [Lord Southdown]654-lord southdown had always been [a prime favourite]5735-a prime favourite , and [an authority largely misquoted]5736-an authority largely misquoted . And to add to [his]654-lord southdown influence , [he]654-lord southdown possessed a quick turn of temper , which rendered it very agreeable to agree with [him]654-lord southdown . [Lord Southdown]654-lord southdown was thinking , as [he]654-lord southdown led [Miss Darling]277-dolly to [her]277-dolly chair at the head of the table , that [he]654-lord southdown never had seen [a more pleasing young woman]5737-a more pleasing young woman , though [he]654-lord southdown grieved at [her]277-dolly taste in preferring [the brown young man on [her]277-dolly left to [[his]654-lord southdown elegant friend]5739-his elegant friend [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville]5738-the brown young man on her left to his elegant friend lord dashville . Also [he]654-lord southdown marvelled at hearing so much , among [the young officers of [his]654-lord southdown acquaintance]5740-the young officers of his acquaintance , concerning the beauty of [the younger sister]2400-the younger sister , and so little about [this far sweeter young person]5742-this far sweeter young person at least in [his]654-lord southdown opinion . For verily [Dolly]277-dolly was not at [her]277-dolly best ; [her]277-dolly beautiful colour was gone , [her]277-dolly neck had lost its sprightly turn , and [her]277-dolly gray eyes moved heavily instead of sparkling . " [That girl]10247-that girl has some burden upon [her]277-dolly mind , "[654-lord southdown] [he]654-lord southdown thought as [he]654-lord southdown watched [her]277-dolly with interest and pity ; ' [she]277-dolly has put on [her]277-dolly dress anyhow , and [she]277-dolly does not even look to see who is looking at [her]277-dolly ! " For [the "[277-dolly] Belle of all [Sussex]7-sussex]11304-the " belle of all sussex , " as [the young sparks]11305-the young sparks entitled [her]277-dolly , was ill at ease with [herself]277-dolly , and ready to quarrel with [every one except [herself]277-dolly]11306-every one except herself . [She]277-dolly had conscience enough to confess , whenever [she]277-dolly could not get away from it , that for weeks and months [she]277-dolly had been slipping far and further from the true and honest course . Sometimes , with a pain like a stitch in the side , the truth would spring upon [her]277-dolly ; and perhaps for a moment [she]277-dolly would wonder at [herself]277-dolly , and hate [the man misleading [her]277-dolly]11307-the man misleading her . But this happened chiefly when [he]11307-the man misleading her was present , and said or did something to vex [her]277-dolly ; and then [he]11307-the man misleading her soon set it to rights again , and made everything feel delightful . And this way of having [her]277-dolly misgivings eased made them easier when [they]11308-they came again with [no one]6581-no one to appease [them]11308-they . For [she]277-dolly began to think of what [he]11307-the man misleading her had done , and how kind and considerate [his]11307-the man misleading her mind must be , and how hard it must seem to mistrust [him]11307-the man misleading her . Another thing that urged [her]277-dolly to keep on now , without making any fuss about it , was the wonderful style [[her]277-dolly sister]6807-her sister [Faith]297-faith had shown since [that hairy monster]11311-that hairy monster came back again . It was manifest that [the world]695-the world contained only [one man of any high qualities]11313-one man of any high qualities , and [nobody]843-nobody must dare to think even twice about any conclusion [he]11307-the man misleading her laid down . [He]11307-the man misleading her had said to [her]277-dolly , with a penetrating glance and it must have been that to get through such a thicket that [dangerous people]11315-dangerous people were about , and [no girl possessing any self - respect]11316-no girl possessing any self - respect must think of wandering on [the shore]716-the shore alone . The more [she]277-dolly was spied upon and admonished , the more [she]277-dolly would do what [she]277-dolly thought right ; and [a man who had lived among [savages for years]11319-savages for years]11318-a man who had lived among savages for years must be [a queer judge of propriety]11320-a queer judge of propriety . But , in spite of all these defiant thoughts , [her]277-dolly heart was very low , and [her]277-dolly mind in a sad flutter , and [she]277-dolly could not even smile as [she]277-dolly met [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's gaze . Supposing that [she]277-dolly was frightened at the number of [the guests]3214-the guests , and the noise of many tongues , and the grandeur of [the people]8901-the people , [the gentle old man]11324-the gentle old man made a little signal to [her]277-dolly to come and have a whisper with [him]11324-the gentle old man , as [a child]775-a child might do , under courtesy of [the good company]11326-the good company . But [Dolly]277-dolly feigned not to understand , at the penalty of many a heart - pang . The dinner went on with a very merry sound , and a genuine strength of enjoyment , such as hearty folk have who know [one another , and are met together not to cut capers of wit]11327-one another , and are met together not to cut capers of wit , but refresh [their]11327-one another , and are met together not to cut capers of wit goodwill and fine principles . And if any dinner party can be so arranged that only five per cent . has any trouble on its mind , [the gentleman who whips away the plates , at a guinea a mouth]11328-the gentleman who whips away the plates , at a guinea a mouth , will have to go [home]788-home with a face of willow pattern . [The other whose mind was away from [her]277-dolly food , and reckless of its own nourishment]11330-the other whose mind was away from her food , and reckless of its own nourishment , was [[Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore 's mother]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother , as gentle a lady as ever tried never to think of [herself]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother . In spite of all goodness , and faith in the like , [she]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother had enough to make [her]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother very miserable now , whenever [she]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother allowed [herself]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother to think about it , and that was fifty - nine minutes out of sixty . For a brief account of [[her]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother son]1738-her son 's escape from [Etaples]222-etaples had reached [her]4102-blyth scudamore 's mother , through the kindness of Captain Desportes , who found means to get a letter delivered to [the Admiral]747-the admiral . [That brave French officer]11334-that brave french officer spoke most highly of the honourable conduct of [[his]11334-that brave french officer English friend]11335-his english friend , but had very small hope of [his]11334-that brave french officer safety . For [he]11334-that brave french officer added the result of [his]11334-that brave french officer own inquiries to the statement of [M. Jalais]610-m. jalais , and from these it was clear that [poor Scuddy]328-captain scuddy had set forth alone in [a rickety boat]11336-a rickety boat , ill found and ill fitted to meet even moderate weather in [the open Channel]11337-the open channel . [Another young Englishman]11338-another young englishman had done the like , after lurking in [the forest of [Hardelot]254-hardelot]11339-the forest of hardelot , but [he]11338-another young englishman had been recaptured by [the French]430-the french at the outset of [his]11338-another young englishman hopeless voyage . [Scudamore]429-scudamore had not been so retaken ; and [the Captain who had not received [his]11334-that brave french officer letter until it was too late to interfere , by reason of [his]11334-that brave french officer own despatch to [Dieppe]255-dieppe]11340-the captain who had not received his letter until it was too late to interfere , by reason of his own despatch to dieppe had encountered a sharp summer gale just then , which must have proved fatal to [the poor old boat]11341-the poor old boat . The only chance was that [some English ship]11342-some english ship might have picked up [the wanderer]11343-the wanderer , and if so [the highly respected Admiral]11344-the highly respected admiral would have heard of it before [he]11344-the highly respected admiral received this letter . As no such tidings had been received , there could be little doubt about the issue in any reasonable mind . But the heart of [a woman]966-a woman is not a mind , or [the man that is born of [her]966-a woman]11346-the man that is born of her might as well forego the honour . However , as [forty people]11347-forty people were quite happy , the wisest course is to rejoin [them]11347-forty people . [The ladies]6733-the ladies were resolved upon this occasion to storm the laws of usage which required [their]6733-the ladies withdrawal before the toasts began ; and so many gentle voices challenged [the garrison of men behind [their]6733-the ladies bottles]11349-the garrison of men behind their bottles that terms of unusual scope were arranged . It was known that [the Marquis]9021-the marquis would make a fine speech short , and therefore all the finer in proposing the toast of the evening , to wit , "[5743-our] [[Our]5743-our King]5744-our king , and [our]5743-our Country . " Under the vigorous lead of [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , [the ladies]6733-the ladies demanded to hear every word ; after which [they]6733-the ladies would go , and discuss [their]6733-the ladies own affairs , or possibly those of [[their]6733-the ladies neighbours]11352-their neighbours . But [the gentlemen]10982-the gentlemen must endure [their]10982-the gentlemen presence till [[his]9021-the marquis lordship]8990-his lordship had spoken , and [the Admiral]747-the admiral replied . Faith was against this arrangement , because [she]393-mrs. stubbard foresaw that it would make [them]6733-the ladies very late ; but [she]393-mrs. stubbard yielded to the wishes of [so many of [[her]393-mrs. stubbard guests]11357-her guests]11356-so many of her guests , consoled with the thought that [she]393-mrs. stubbard would be supported by [some one on [her]393-mrs. stubbard left hand , who would be [her]393-mrs. stubbard support for life]11358-some one on her left hand , who would be her support for life . When all had done well , except [the two aforesaid]11359-the two aforesaid , and [good - will born of good deeds]11360-good - will born of good deeds was crowning comfort with jocund pleasure , and the long oak table , rich of grain and dark with the friction of a hundred years , shone in the wavering flow of dusk with the gleam of purple and golden fruit , the glance of brilliant glass that puzzles the light with its claim to shadow , and the glow of amber and amethyst wine decanted to settle that question then [the bold Admiral , standing up]11361-the bold admiral , standing up , said , "[5743-our] Bring in the lights , that [we]5745-we may see [[his]5746-his lordship]8990-his lordship . " "[5743-our] [I]0-i like to speak to [some intelligence]5748-some intelligence , " said [the guest , who was shrewd at an answer]11362-the guest , who was shrewd at an answer . And [Dolly]277-dolly , being quick at occasion , seized it , and in the shifting of chairs left [her]277-dolly own for [some one else]11302-some one else . The curtains were drawn across the western window , to close the conflict between [God]644-god 's light and [man]6496-man 's , and then [this well - known gentleman]11365-this well - known gentleman , having placed [his]11365-this well - known gentleman bottle handily for [he]11365-this well - known gentleman never "[5743-our] put wine into two whites , " to use [his]11365-this well - known gentleman own expression arose with [his]11365-this well - known gentleman solid frame as tranquil as a rock , and [his]11365-this well - known gentleman full - fronted head like a piece of it . [Every gentleman]8913-every gentleman bowed to [his]8913-every gentleman bow , and waited with silent respect for [his]8913-every gentleman words , because they would be true and simple . "[10648-my friends] [[My]0-i friends]10648-my friends , [I]0-i will take it for granted that [we]5750-we all love [[our]5750-we country]7116-our country , and hate [[its]7116-our country enemies]5752-its enemies . [We]5750-we may like and respect [them]5752-its enemies personally , for [they]5752-its enemies are as good as [we]5750-we are ; but [we]5750-we are bound to hate [them]5752-its enemies collectively , as [men who would ruin all [we]5750-we love]5753-men who would ruin all we love . For the stuff that is talked about freedom , democracy , march of intellect , and so forth , [I]0-i have nothing to say , except to bid [you]5754-you look at the result among [themselves]10648-my friends . Is there [a man in [France]45-france whose body is [his]5755-a man in france whose body is his own if he can carry arms , or his soul if it ventures to seek its own good own if [he]5755-a man in france whose body is his own if he can carry arms , or his soul if it ventures to seek its own good can carry arms , or [his]5755-a man in france whose body is his own if he can carry arms , or his soul if it ventures to seek its own good soul if it ventures to seek [its]5756-its own good]5755-a man in france whose body is his own if he can carry arms , or his soul if it ventures to seek its own good ? As for mind there is only the mind of [one man]687-one man ; a large one in many ways ; in others a small one , because it considers its owner alone . " But [we]5750-we of [England]2-england have refused to be stripped of all that [we]5750-we hold dear , at the will of [a foreign upstart]11367-a foreign upstart . [We]5750-we have fought for years , and [we]5750-we still are fighting , without any brag or dream of glory , for the rights of [ourselves]5750-we and of [all mankind]11368-all mankind . There have been among [us]5750-we [weak - minded fellows]11369-weak - minded fellows , [babblers of abstract nonsense]11370-babblers of abstract nonsense , and even , [I]687-one man grieve to say [traitors]10173-traitors . But , on the whole , [we]5750-we have stood together , and therefore have not been trodden on . How it may end is within the knowledge of the Almighty only ; but already there are signs that [we]5750-we shall be helped , if [we]5750-we continue to help [ourselves]5750-we . "[687-one man] And now for the occasion of [our]5758-our meeting [here]6711-here . [We]5758-our rejoice most heartily with [[our]5758-our good host]5760-our good host , [the vigilant Defender of [these shores]5762-these shores]5761-the vigilant defender of these shores , at the restoration to [his]5760-our good host arms or rather , to a still more delightful embrace of [a British officer , who has proved a truth [we]5758-our knew already , that nothing stops [a British officer]5764-a british officer]5763-a british officer , who has proved a truth we knew already , that nothing stops a british officer . [I]0-i see [a gentleman]863-a gentleman struck so keenly with the force of that remark , because [he]863-a gentleman [himself]863-a gentleman has proved it , that [I]0-i must beg [[his]863-a gentleman next neighbour]5766-his next neighbour to fill up [his]863-a gentleman glass , and allow nothing to stop [him]863-a gentleman from tossing it off . And as [I]0-i am getting astray from [my]0-i text , [I]0-i will clear [my]0-i poor head with what [you]5767-you can see through . " [The Marquis of [Southdown]137-southdown]10995-the marquis of southdown filled [his]10995-the marquis of southdown glass from a bottle of grand old Chambertin six of which had been laid most softly in [a cupboard of the wainscote]11373-a cupboard of the wainscote for [his]10995-the marquis of southdown use and then [he]10995-the marquis of southdown had it filled again , and saw [his]10995-the marquis of southdown meaning brilliantly . "[5768-our] [Our]5768-our second point is the defeat of [the French]430-the french , and of this [we]5768-our may now assure [ourselves]5768-our . [They]430-the french have not been defeated , for the very good reason that [they]430-the french never would come out to fight ; but it comes to the same thing , because [they]430-the french are giving it over as a hopeless job . [I]0-i have seen too many ups and downs to say that [we]5768-our are out of danger yet ; but when [our]5768-our fleets have been chasing [theirs]430-the french all over [the world]695-the world , are [they]430-the french likely to come and meet [us]5768-our in [[our]5768-our own waters]5770-our own waters ? [Nelson]276-nelson has anchored at [Spithead]31-spithead , and is rushing up to [London]16-london , as [[our]5768-our host]5771-our host has heard to - day , with [his]276-nelson usual impetuosity . [Every man]6516-every man must stick to [his]6516-every man own business , even [the mighty Nelson]276-nelson ; and [he]276-nelson might not meddle with [Billy Blue]384-billy blue , or [anybody else up [Channel]71-the channel]5773-anybody else up channel . Still , [Nelson]276-nelson is not [the sort of man to jump into a chaise at [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth]5774-the sort of man to jump into a chaise at portsmouth if there was the very smallest chance of [the French]7366-the french coming over to devour [us]5768-our . " Well , [[my]9021-the marquis friends]10648-my friends , [we]5768-our have done [our]5768-our best , and have some right to be proud of it ; but [we]5768-our should depart from [our]5768-our nature if [we]5768-our even exercised that right . The nature of [an Englishman]7125-an englishman is this to be afraid of nothing but [his]7125-an englishman own renown . Feeling this great truth , [I]9021-the marquis will avoid offence by hiding as a crime [my]9021-the marquis admiration of [the glorious soldiers]11376-the glorious soldiers and [sailors here]11377-sailors here , yet beg [them]11376-the glorious soldiers for once to remember [themselves]11376-the glorious soldiers , as having enabled [me]9021-the marquis to propose , and all present to pledge , the welfare of [[our]5768-our King]5744-our king and [Country]884-country . "[9021-the marquis] [The Marquis]9021-the marquis waved [his]9021-the marquis glass above [his]9021-the marquis head , without spilling a single drop , although it was a bumper , then drained it at a draught , inverted it , and cleverly snapped it in twain upon the table , with [his]9021-the marquis other hand laid on [his]9021-the marquis heart , and a long low reverence to [the company]9081-the company . Thereupon up stood [squires]5778-squires and [dames]5779-dames , and repeating the good toast , pledged it , with a deep bow to [the proposer]5780-the proposer ; and as many of [the gentlemen]10982-the gentlemen as understood the art , without peril to [fair neighbours]5782-fair neighbours , snapped the glass . [[His]9021-the marquis lordship]8990-his lordship was delighted , and in the spirit of the moment held up [his]8990-his lordship hand , which meant , " Silence , silence , till [we]11380-we all sing the National Anthem ! "[8990-his lordship] In a clear loud voice [he]8990-his lordship led off the strain , Erle Twemlow from [his]8990-his lordship hairy depths struck in , then [every man]6516-every man , following as [he]6516-every man might , and with all [his]6516-every man might , sustained it , and [the ladies]6733-the ladies , according to [their]6733-the ladies wo nt , gave proof of the heights [they]6733-the ladies can scale upon rapture . [The Admiral]747-the admiral , standing , and beating time now and then with [his]747-the admiral heel though all the time deserved incessant beating enjoyed the performance a great deal more than if it had been much better , and joined in the main roar as loudly as [he]747-the admiral thought [his]747-the admiral position as [host]5787-host permitted . For although [he]747-the admiral was nearing the haven now of threescore years and ten , [his]747-the admiral throat and heart were so sea - worthy that [he]747-the admiral could very sweetly have outroared [them]5788-them all . But while [he]747-the admiral was preparing just to prove this , if encouraged , and smiling very pleasantly at [a friend who said , " Strike up , [Admiral]332-admiral darling]11381-a friend who said , " strike up , admiral , "[747-the admiral] [he]747-the admiral was called from [the room]6860-the room , and in the climax of the roar slipped away for a moment , unheeded , and meaning to make due apology to [[his]747-the admiral guests]5790-his guests as soon as [he]747-the admiral came back . CHAPTER LXI DISCHARGED FROM DUTY While loyalty thus rejoiced and throve in the warmth of [its]5791-its own geniality , [a man who was loyal to [himself]5792-a man who was loyal to himself alone , and had no geniality about him alone , and had no geniality about [him]5792-a man who was loyal to himself alone , and had no geniality about him]5792-a man who was loyal to himself alone , and had no geniality about him , was watching with contempt these British doings . [Carne]357-carne had tethered [his]357-carne stout black horse , who deserved [a better master]5793-a better master , in a dusky dell of dark - winged trees at [the back of [the eastern shrubbery]5795-the eastern shrubbery]5794-the back of the eastern shrubbery . Here the good horse might rest unseen , and consider the mysterious ways of [men]702-men ; for the main approach was by [the western road]5797-the western road , and the shades of evening stretched [their]702-men arms to the peaceful yawn of sunset . And here [he]357-carne found good stuff spread by nature , more worthy of [his]357-carne attention , and tucking back [his]357-carne forelegs , fared as well as the iron between [his]357-carne teeth permitted . Then [the master]1020-the master drew [his]1020-the master green riding - coat of thin velvet closer round [him]1020-the master , and buttoned the lappet in front , because [he]1020-the master had heavy weight in the pockets . Keeping warily along the lines of shadow , [he]1020-the master gained a place of vantage in [the shrubbery]5799-the shrubbery , a spot of thick shelter having loops of outlook . Above and around [him]1020-the master hung a curtain of many - pointed ilex , and before [him]1020-the master a barberry bush , whose coral clusters caught the waning light . In [this snug nook]5800-this snug nook [he]1020-the master rested calmly , leaning against the ilex trunk , and finished [his]1020-the master little preparations for anything adverse to [his]1020-the master plans . In a belt which was hidden by [his]1020-the master velvet coat [he]1020-the master wore a short dagger in a sheath of shagreen , and [he]1020-the master fixed it so that [he]1020-the master could draw it in a moment , without unfastening the riding - coat . Then from the pockets on either side [he]1020-the master drew a pair of pistols , primed them well from a little flask , and replaced them with the butts beneath the lappets . " Death for at least [three men]11382-three men , "[1020-the master] [he]1020-the master muttered , " if [they]11382-three men are fools enough to meddle with [me]1020-the master . [My]1020-the master faith , [these Darlings]727-these darlings are grown very grand , on the strength of [the land]701-the land that belongs to [us]11385-us ! "[1020-the master] For [he]1020-the master heard the popping of champagne corks , and the clink of abundant silver , and tuning of instruments by [the band]5801-the band , and [he]1020-the master saw the flash of lights , and the dash of [serving - men]5802-serving - men , and the rush of hot hospitality ; and although [he]1020-the master had not enough true fibre in [his]1020-the master stomach to yearn for a taste of the good things going round , there can be little doubt , from what [he]1020-the master did thereafter , that [his]1020-the master gastric juices must have turned to gall . With all these sounds and sights and scents of things that [he]1020-the master had no right to despise , [his]1020-the master patience was tried for an hour and a half , or at any rate [he]1020-the master believed so . The beautiful glow in the west died out , where the sun had been ripening [his]1020-the master harvest - field of sheafy gold and awny cloud ; and the pulse of quivering dusk beat slowly , so that [a man]6583-a man might seem to count it , or rather [a child , who sees such things , which later men]5804-a child , who sees such things , which later men lose sight of . The forms of the deepening distances against the departure of light grew faint , and prominent points became obscure , and lines retired into masses , while [Carne]357-carne maintained [his]357-carne dreary watch , with [his]357-carne mood becoming darker . As the sound of joyful voices , and of good - will doubled by good fare , came to [his]1020-the master unfed vigil from the open windows of [the dining - room]4218-the dining - room , [his]1020-the master heart was not enlarged at all , and the only solace for [his]1020-the master lips was to swear at British revelry . For [the dining - room]4218-the dining - room was at the western end , some fifty yards away from [him]1020-the master , and [its]4218-the dining - room principal window faced the sunset , but [his]1020-the master lurking - place afforded a view of the southern casements obliquely . Through these [he]1020-the master had seen that the lamps were brought , and heard the increase of merry noise , the clapping of hands , and the jovial cheers at the rising of [the popular Marquis]5807-the popular marquis . At last [he]1020-the master saw [a white kerchief]5808-a white kerchief waved at the window nearest to [him]1020-the master , the window of [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's little study]5810-the admiral 's little study , which opened like a double door upon [the eastern grass - plat]5811-the eastern grass - plat . With an ill - conditioned mind , and body stiff and lacking nourishment , [he]1020-the master crossed [the grass]5812-the grass in a few long strides , and was admitted without a word . " What a time [you]277-dolly have been ! [I]1020-the master was giving it up , "[1020-the master] [he]1020-the master whispered to the trembling [Dolly]277-dolly . " Where are the candles ? [I]1020-the master must strike a light . Surely [you]277-dolly might have brought one . Bolt the door , while [I]1020-the master make a light , and close the curtains quietly , but leave the window open . Do n't shake , like [a child that is going to be whipped]11386-a child that is going to be whipped . Too late now for nonsense . What are [you]277-dolly afraid of ? [Silly child]11387-silly child ! "[1020-the master] As [he]1020-the master spoke [he]1020-the master was striking a light in a little French box containing a cube of jade , and with very little noise [he]1020-the master lit two candles standing on the high oak desk . [Dolly]277-dolly drew a curtain across the window , and then went softly to the door , which opened opposite the corner of [a narrow passage]5813-a narrow passage , and made pretence to bolt it , but shot the bolt outside the socket . " Come and let [me]357-carne look at [you]277-dolly , "[357-carne] said [Carne]357-carne , for [he]357-carne knew that [he]357-carne had been rough with [her]277-dolly , and [she]277-dolly was not of the kind that submits to that . " Beauty , how pale [you]277-dolly look , and yet how perfectly lovely in this evening gown ! [I]357-carne should like to kill [the two gentlemen who sat next to [you]277-dolly at dinner]11388-the two gentlemen who sat next to you at dinner . [Darling]7330-darling , [you]277-dolly know that whatever [I]357-carne do is only for [your]277-dolly own sweet sake . "[357-carne] " If [you]357-carne please not to touch [me]1524-the lady , it will be better , "[1524-the lady] said [the lady]1524-the lady , not in a whisper , but a firm and quiet voice , although [her]1524-the lady hands were trembling ; " [you]357-carne are come upon business , and [you]357-carne should do it . "[1524-the lady] If [Carne]357-carne had but caught [her]277-dolly in [his]357-carne arms , and held [her]277-dolly to [his]357-carne heart , and vowed that all business might go to the devil while [he]357-carne held [[his]357-carne angel]5815-his angel so , possibly the glow of nobler feelings might have been lost in the fire of passion . But [he]357-carne kept [his]357-carne selfish end alone in view , and neglected the womanly road to it . " A despatch from [London]16-london arrived today ; [I]357-carne must see it , "[357-carne] [he]357-carne said , shortly ; " as well as the copy of the answer sent . And then [my]357-carne beauty must insert a NOT in the order to be issued in the morning , or otherwise invert its meaning , simply to save useless bloodshed . The key for a moment , the key , [[my]357-carne darling]6947-my darling , of this fine old piece of furniture ! "[357-carne] " Is it likely that [I]5816-her would give [you]277-dolly the key ? [[My]5816-her father]860-my father always keeps it . What right have [you]277-dolly with [[his]860-my father private desk]11392-his private desk ? [I]5816-her never promised anything so bad as that . "[5816-her] " [I]357-carne am not to be trifled with , "[357-carne] [he]357-carne whispered , sternly . " Do [you]277-dolly think that [I]357-carne came here for kissing ? The key [I]357-carne must have , or break it open ; and how will [you]277-dolly explain that away ? "[357-carne] [His]357-carne rudeness settled [her]5816-her growing purpose . The misery of indecision vanished ; [she]5816-her would do what was right , if it cost [her]5816-her life . [Her]5816-her face was as white as [her]5816-her satin dress , but [her]5816-her dark eyes flashed with menace . " There is a key that opens it , "[5816-her] [she]5816-her said , as [she]5816-her pointed to the bookcase ; " but [I]5816-her forbid [you]357-carne to touch it , [sir]6639-sir . "[5816-her] [Carne]357-carne 's only reply was to snatch the key from the upper glass door of the book - shelves , which fitted the lock of [[the Admiral]747-the admiral 's desk]5818-the admiral 's desk , though [the owner]887-the owner was not aware of it . In a moment [the intruder]5820-the intruder had unlocked the high and massive standing - desk , thrown back the cover , and placed one candlestick among the documents . Many of them [he]357-carne brushed aside , as useless for [his]357-carne purpose , and became bewildered among the rest , for [the Commander of the Coast - defence]8097-the commander of the coast - defence was not [a man of order]5822-a man of order . [He]8097-the commander of the coast - defence never knew where to put a thing , nor even where it might have put itself , but found a casual home for any paper that deserved it . This lack of method has one compensation , like other human defects , to wit , that it puzzles [a clandestine searcher]5823-a clandestine searcher more deeply than cypher or cryptogram . [Carne]357-carne had [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's desk as wide as an oyster thrown back on [his]357-carne valve , and just being undertucked with the knife , to make [him]357-carne go down easily . Yet so great was the power of disorder that nothing could be made out of anything . " Watch at the door , "[357-carne] [he]357-carne had said to [Dolly]277-dolly ; and this suited [her]277-dolly intention . For while [he]357-carne was thus absorbed , with [his]357-carne back towards [her]277-dolly , [she]277-dolly opened the door a little , and presently saw [the trusty Charles]5825-the trusty charles come hurrying by , as if [England]2-england hung upon [his]5825-the trusty charles labours . " Tell [[my]5825-the trusty charles father]860-my father to come here this moment ; go softly , and say that [I]5825-the trusty charles sent [you]357-carne . "[5825-the trusty charles] As [she]277-dolly finished [her]277-dolly whisper [she]277-dolly closed the door , without any sound , and stood patiently . " Show [me]357-carne where it is ; come and find it for [me]357-carne . Everything here is in the vilest mess , "[357-carne] cried [Carne]357-carne , growing reckless with wrath and hurry . " [I]357-carne want the despatch of this morning , and [I]357-carne find [tailors]11395-tailors ' bills , way to make water - proof blacking , a list of [old women]11027-old women , and a stump of old pipe ! Come here , this instant , and show [me]357-carne where it is . "[357-carne] " If [you]357-carne forget [your]357-carne good manners , "[277-dolly] answered [Dolly]277-dolly , still keeping in the dark near the door , " [I]277-dolly shall have to leave [you]357-carne . Surely [you]357-carne have practice enough in spying , to find what [you]357-carne want , with two candles . "[277-dolly] [Carne]357-carne turned for a moment , and stared at [her]277-dolly . [Her]277-dolly attitude surprised [him]357-carne , but [he]357-carne could not believe in [her]277-dolly courage to rebel . [She]277-dolly stood with [her]277-dolly back to the door , and met [his]357-carne gaze without a sign of fear . " There are no official papers [here]6711-here , "[357-carne] [he]357-carne said , after another short ransack ; " there must have been some , if this desk is the one . Have [you]277-dolly dared to delude [me]357-carne by showing the wrong desk ? "[357-carne] [Dolly]277-dolly met [his]357-carne gaze still , and then walked towards [him]357-carne . [The band]5801-the band had struck up , and [the company]9081-the company were singing with a fine patriotic roar , which rang very nobly in the distance " [Britannia]489-britannia , rule the waves ! "[277-dolly] [Dolly]277-dolly felt like [a Briton]4918-a briton as the words rolled through [her]277-dolly , and the melody lifted [her]277-dolly proud heart . " [You]357-carne have deluded [yourself]357-carne , "[277-dolly] [she]277-dolly said , standing proudly before [the baffled spy]5829-the baffled spy ; " [you]357-carne have ransacked [[[my]277-dolly father]860-my father 's private desk]11399-my father 's private desk , which [I]277-dolly allowed [you]357-carne to do , because [[my]277-dolly father]860-my father has no secrets . [He]860-my father leaves it open half the time , because [he]860-my father is [a man of honour]11401-a man of honour . [He]860-my father is not [a man of plots , and wiles , and trickery upon]11402-a man of plots , and wiles , and trickery upon [women]6760-women . And [you]357-carne have deluded [yourself]357-carne , in dreaming that [a daughter of [his]860-my father]11404-a daughter of his would betray [[her]11404-a daughter of his Country]11405-her country . "[277-dolly] " By [the God]11406-the god that made [me]357-carne , [I]357-carne will have [your]5830-she life ! "[357-carne] cried [Carne]357-carne in French , as [he]357-carne dashed [his]357-carne hand under [his]357-carne coat to draw [his]357-carne dagger ; but the pressure of the desk had displaced that , so that [he]357-carne could not find it . [She]5830-she thought that [her]5830-she time was come , and shrieked for [she]5830-she was not at all heroic , and loved life very dearly but [she]5830-she could not take [her]5830-she eyes from [his]357-carne , nor turn to fly from the spell of them ; all [she]5830-she could do was to step back ; and [she]5830-she did so into [[her]5830-she father]754-her father 's arms . " Ho ! "[5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on] cried [the Admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on [his]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on fine old countenance ; " [[my]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on Dolly]6629-my dolly and [a stranger at [my]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on private desk]11408-a stranger at my private desk ! [Mr. Carne]356-carne ! [I]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on have had a glass or two of wine , but [my]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on eyes must be playing [me]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on extraordinary tricks . [A gentleman searching [my]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on desk]11409-a gentleman searching my desk , and apparently threatening [[my]5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on dear daughter]11410-my dear daughter ! Have the kindness to explain , before [you]356-carne attempt to leave [us]11411-us . "[5832-the admiral , who had entered with the smile of good cheer and good company glowing on] If the curtain had not been drawn across the window , [Carne]356-carne would have made [his]356-carne escape , and left the situation to explain itself . But the stuff was thick , and it got between [his]356-carne legs ; and before [he]356-carne could slip away , [the stout old Admiral]5833-the stout old admiral had [him]356-carne by the collar with a sturdy grasp , attesting the substance of [the passing generation]5834-the passing generation . And a twinkle of good - humour was in the old eyes still such a wonder was [[his]356-carne Dolly]5835-his dolly that [he]356-carne might be doing wrong in laying hands of force upon [a visitor of hers]5836-a visitor of hers . Things as strange as this had been within [his]356-carne knowledge , and proved to be of little harm with forbearance . But [his]356-carne eyes grew stern , as [Carne]356-carne tried to dash [his]356-carne hand off . " If [you]356-carne value [your]356-carne life , [you]356-carne will let [me]861-the young man go , "[861-the young man] said [the young man]861-the young man to [the old one]5838-the old one . " [I]861-the young man will not let [you]356-carne go , [sir]6639-sir , till [you]356-carne clear up this . [A gentleman]863-a gentleman must see that [he]863-a gentleman is bound to do so . If [I]861-the young man prove to be wrong , [I]861-the young man will apologise . What ! Are [you]356-carne going to fire at [me]861-the young man ? [You]356-carne would never be such [a coward]1885-a coward ! "[861-the young man] [He]356-carne dropped upon the floor , with a bullet in [his]356-carne brain , and [his]356-carne course of duty ended . [Carne]356-carne dashed aside the curtain , and was nearly through the window , when two white arms were cast round [his]356-carne waist . [He]356-carne threw [himself]356-carne forward with all [his]356-carne might , and wrenched at the little hands clasped around [him]356-carne , but they held together like clenched iron . " Will [you]5840-her force [me]356-carne to kill [you]5840-her ? "[356-carne] " [You]5840-her may , if [you]5840-her like "[356-carne] was the dialogue of [these lovers]5839-these lovers . The strength of a fit was in [her]5840-her despair . [She]5840-her set [her]5840-her bent knees against the window - frame , and a shower of glass fell between [them]5841-them ; but [she]5840-her flinched not from [her]5840-her convulsive grasp . " Let [me]5840-her come back , that [I]5840-her may shoot [myself]5840-her , "[5840-her] [Carne]356-carne panted , for [his]356-carne breath was straitened ; " what is life to [me]356-carne after losing [you]5840-her ? "[356-carne] [She]5840-her made no answer , but took good care not to release [so fond a lover]5842-so fond a lover . Then [he]356-carne threw [himself]356-carne back with all [his]356-carne weight , and [she]5840-her fell on the floor beneath [him]356-carne . [Her]5840-her clasp relaxed , and [he]356-carne was free ; for [her]5840-her eyes had encountered [[her]5840-her father]754-her father 's blood , and [she]5840-her swooned away , and lay as dead . [Carne]356-carne arose quickly , and bolted the door . [His]356-carne breath was short , and [his]356-carne body trembling , but the wits of [the traitor]5137-the traitor were active still . " [I]356-carne must have something to show for all this , "[356-carne] [he]356-carne thought as [he]356-carne glanced at [the bodies on the floor]5845-the bodies on the floor . " [Those revellers]11415-those revellers may not have heard this noise . [I]356-carne know where it is now , and [I]356-carne will get it . "[356-carne] But the sound of the pistol , and shriek of [the girl]9041-the girl , had rung through [the guests]3214-the guests , when the wine was at [their]3214-the guests lips , and all were nodding to [one another]827-one another . [Faith]297-faith sprang up , and then fell back trembling , and [several men]5849-several men ran towards the door . [Charles]332-admiral darling , [the footman]5850-the footman , met [them]5849-several men there , with [his]332-admiral darling face whiter than [his]332-admiral darling napkin , and held up [his]332-admiral darling hands , but could not speak . [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow dashed past [him]332-admiral darling and down [the passage]6735-the passage ; and [Lord Southdown]654-lord southdown said : " [Gentlemen]3310-gentlemen , see to [the ladies]6733-the ladies . There has been some little mishap , [I]654-lord southdown fear . [Bob]371-bob , and [Arthur]655-arthur , come with [me]654-lord southdown . "[654-lord southdown] [Twemlow]473-twemlow was first at [the study]5852-the study door , and finding it fastened , struck with all [his]473-twemlow force , and shouted , at the very moment when [Carne]356-carne stood before the true desk of [office]3430-office . " Good door , and good bolt , "[356-carne] muttered [Carne]356-carne ; " [my]356-carne rule is never to be hurried by noises . [Dolly]277-dolly will be quiet for a quarter of an hour , and [the old gentleman]11418-the old gentleman forever . All [I]356-carne want is about two minutes . "[356-carne] [Twemlow]473-twemlow stepped back a few yards , and then with a good start delivered a rushing kick ; but the only result was a jar of [his]473-twemlow leg through the sole of [his]473-twemlow thin dress sandal . " The window ! "[9021-the marquis] cried [the Marquis]9021-the marquis . " [We]3310-gentlemen 'll stop [here]6711-here ; [you]473-twemlow know [the house]6709-the house ; take the shortest cut to the window . Whoever is [there]892-there , [we]3310-gentlemen shall have [him]11418-the old gentleman so . [I]9021-the marquis am too slow . [Boy Bob]656-boy bob , go with [him]11418-the old gentleman . "[9021-the marquis] " What [a fool]6566-a fool [I]473-twemlow was not to think of that ! "[473-twemlow] shouted [Twemlow]473-twemlow , as [he]473-twemlow set off for [the nearest house]5855-the nearest house door , and unluckily [Carne]356-carne heard [him]473-twemlow . [He]473-twemlow had struck up the ledge of the desk with the butt of the pistol [he]473-twemlow had fired , and pocketing a roll of fresh despatches , [he]473-twemlow strode across the body of [the Admiral]747-the admiral , and with a glance at [Dolly]277-dolly whose eyes were wide open , but [her]277-dolly face drawn aside , like a peach with a split stone out [he]473-twemlow went . [He]473-twemlow smiled as [he]473-twemlow heard the thundering of [full - bodied gentlemen]5857-full - bodied gentlemen against the study door , and [their]5857-full - bodied gentlemen oaths , as [they]5857-full - bodied gentlemen damaged [their]5857-full - bodied gentlemen knuckles and knee - caps . Then [he]473-twemlow set off hot - foot , but was stopped by [a figure advancing from the corner of [the house]6709-the house]5858-a figure advancing from the corner of the house . This was not a graceful figure , as of [gentle maiden]5860-gentle maiden , nor venerable and slow of foot , as that of [an ancient mariner]1032-an ancient mariner , but [a man in the prime of strength , and largely endowed with that blessing the mate of truth]5862-a man in the prime of strength , and largely endowed with that blessing the mate of truth . [Carne]356-carne perceived that [he]356-carne had met [[his]356-carne equal]3729-his equal , and perhaps [his]356-carne better , in a bout of muscle , and [he]356-carne tried to escape by superior mind . " [Twemlow]473-twemlow , how glad [I]473-twemlow am that [I]473-twemlow have met [you]473-twemlow ! [You]473-twemlow are [the very man [I]473-twemlow wanted]11423-the very man i wanted . There has been a sad accident in there with one of [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's pistols , and [the dear old man]11425-the dear old man is badly wounded . [I]473-twemlow am off for [a doctor]11426-a doctor , for [my]473-twemlow horse is at hand . For [God]644-god 's sake run in , and hold [his]11425-the dear old man head up , and try to staunch the bleeding . [I]473-twemlow shall be back in half an hour with [the man that lives at [Pebbleridge]53-pebbleridge]11427-the man that lives at pebbleridge . Do n't lose a moment . Particulars hereafter . "[473-twemlow] " Particulars now ! "[473-twemlow] replied [Twemlow]473-twemlow , sternly , as [he]473-twemlow planted [himself]473-twemlow before [[his]473-twemlow cousin]5412-his cousin . " For years [I]473-twemlow have lived among [liars]11428-liars , and [they]11428-liars called a lie [Crom]657-crom , and worshipped it . If this is not [Crom]657-crom , why did [you]473-twemlow bolt the door ? "[473-twemlow] " [You]473-twemlow shall answer for this , when time allows . If the door was bolted , [he]11427-the man that lives at pebbleridge must have done it . Let [me]356-carne pass ; the last chance depends on [my]356-carne speed . "[356-carne] [Carne]356-carne made a rush to pass , but [Twemlow]473-twemlow caught [him]356-carne by the breast , and held [him]356-carne . " Come back , "[473-twemlow] [he]473-twemlow said , fiercely , " and prove [your]473-twemlow words . Without that , [you]473-twemlow go no further . "[473-twemlow] [Carne]356-carne seized [him]356-carne by the throat , but [his]356-carne mighty beard , like a collar of hemp , protected [him]356-carne , and [he]356-carne brought [his]356-carne big brown fist like a hammer upon [the traitor]5137-the traitor 's forehead . [Carne]356-carne wrenched at [his]356-carne dagger , but failed to draw it , and [the two strong men]5866-the two strong men rolled on the grass , fighting like two bull - dogs . Reason , and thought , and even sense of pain were lost in brutal fury , as [they]5866-the two strong men writhed , and clutched , and dug at [one another]827-one another , gashing [their]5866-the two strong men knuckles , and gnashing [their]5866-the two strong men teeth , frothing with [one another]827-one another 's blood , for [Carne]356-carne bit like a tiger . At length tough condition and power of endurance got the mastery , and [Twemlow]473-twemlow planted [his]473-twemlow knee upon the gasping breast of [Carne]356-carne . " Surrend , "[473-twemlow] [he]473-twemlow said , for [his]473-twemlow short breath could not fetch up the third syllable ; and [Carne]356-carne with a sign of surrender lay on [his]356-carne back , and put [his]356-carne chin up , and shut [his]356-carne eyes as if [he]356-carne had fainted . [Twemlow]473-twemlow with self - congratulation waited a little to recover breath , still keeping [his]473-twemlow knee in the post of triumph , and pinning [the foe]3586-the foe 's right arm to [his]473-twemlow side . But [the foe]3586-the foe 's left hand was free , and with the eyes still shut , and a continuance of gasping , that left hand stole its way to the left pocket , quietly drew forth the second pistol , pressed back the hammer on the grass , and with a flash both of eyes and of flint fired into [the victor]5871-the victor 's forehead . The triumphant knee rolled off the chest , the body swung over , as a log is rolled by [the woodman]5872-the woodman 's crowbar , and [Twemlow]473-twemlow 's back was on the grass , and [his]473-twemlow eyes were closed to the moonlight . [Carne]356-carne scrambled up and shook [himself]356-carne , to be sure that all [his]356-carne limbs were sound . " Ho , ho , [ho]11429-ho ! "[356-carne] [he]356-carne chuckled ; " it is not so easy to beat [me]356-carne . Why , who are [you]473-twemlow ? Down with [you]473-twemlow , then ! "[356-carne] [Lord Robert Chancton]658-lord robert chancton , [a lad of about sixteen]5873-a lad of about sixteen , [the eldest son of [the Marquis]9021-the marquis]5874-the eldest son of the marquis , had lost [his]658-lord robert chancton way inside [the house]6709-the house , in trying to find a short - cut to the door , and coming up after the pistol was fired , made a very gallant rush at [the enemy]6515-the enemy . With a blow of the butt [Carne]356-carne sent [him]658-lord robert chancton sprawling ; then dashing among the shrubs and trees , in another minute was in the saddle , and galloping towards [the ancestral ruins]5878-the ancestral ruins . As [he]356-carne struck into [the main road]5879-the main road through [the grounds]1871-the grounds , [Carne]356-carne passed and just missed by a turn of the bridle [another horseman ascending [the hill]890-the hill]5881-another horseman ascending the hill , and urging [a weary animal]5883-a weary animal . The faces of [the men]826-the men shot past each other within [a short yard]5885-a short yard , and gaze met gaze ; but [neither in the dark flash]5886-neither in the dark flash knew [the other]893-the other , for a big tree barred the moonlight . But [Carne]356-carne , in another moment , thought that [the man who had passed]5888-the man who had passed must be [Scudamore]429-scudamore , probably fraught with hot tidings . And the thought was confirmed , as [he]356-carne met [two troopers]5889-two troopers riding as hard as ride [they]5889-two troopers might ; and then saw the beacon on [the headland]1266-the headland flare . From point to point , and from height to height , like a sprinkle of blood , the red lights ran ; and the roar of guns from the moon - lit sea made echo that [they]5889-two troopers were ready . Then the rub - a - dub - dub of the drum arose , and the thrilling blare of trumpet ; the great deep of the night was heaved and broken with the stir of human storm ; and the staunchest and strongest piece of earth [[our]5891-our England]2-england was ready to defend [herself]5892-herself . [CHAPTER LXII]659-chapter lxii THE WAY OUT OF [IT]5893-it " [[My]659-chapter lxii father]860-my father ! [[my]659-chapter lxii father]860-my father ! [I]659-chapter lxii must see [[my]659-chapter lxii father]860-my father . Who are [you]297-faith , that dare to keep [me]659-chapter lxii out ? Let [me]659-chapter lxii know the worst , and try to bear it . What are any of [you]297-faith to [him]860-my father ? "[659-chapter lxii] " But , [[my]654-lord southdown dear child]7523-my dear child , "[654-lord southdown] [Lord Southdown]654-lord southdown answered , holding the door against poor [Faith]297-faith , as [she]297-faith strove to enter [the room of death]5894-the room of death , " wait just one minute , until [we]11434-we have lifted [him]860-my father to the sofa , and let [us]11434-we bring [[your]7523-my dear child poor sister]11435-your poor sister out . "[654-lord southdown] " [I]659-chapter lxii have [no sister]11436-no sister . [She]11435-your poor sister has killed [[my]659-chapter lxii father]860-my father , and the best thing [she]11435-your poor sister can do is to die . [I]659-chapter lxii feel that [I]659-chapter lxii could shoot [her]11435-your poor sister , if [I]659-chapter lxii had a pistol . Let [me]659-chapter lxii see [him]860-my father , where [he]860-my father lies . "[659-chapter lxii] " But , [[my]654-lord southdown poor dear]11438-my poor dear , [you]11438-my poor dear must think of [others]6525-others . [[Your]11438-my poor dear dear father]2734-your dear father is beyond all help . [[Your]11438-my poor dear gallant lover]11441-your gallant lover lies on the grass . [They]11442-they hope to bring [him]860-my father round , [God]644-god willing ! Go where [you]11438-my poor dear can be of use . "[654-lord southdown] " How cruel [you]11438-my poor dear are ! [You]11438-my poor dear must want to drive [me]9021-the marquis mad . Let [[his]860-my father father]6889-his father and [mother]7013-mother see to [him]860-my father , while [I]9021-the marquis see to [[my]9021-the marquis own father]11445-my own father . If [you]11438-my poor dear had [a daughter]11446-a daughter , [you]11438-my poor dear would understand . Am [I]9021-the marquis crying ? Do [I]9021-the marquis even tremble ? "[9021-the marquis] [The Marquis]9021-the marquis offered [his]9021-the marquis arm , and [she]5896-she took it in fear of falling , though [she]5896-she did not tremble ; so [he]9021-the marquis led [her]5896-she to [[her]5896-she father]754-her father 's last repose . [The poor Admiral]5898-the poor admiral lay by the open window , with [his]5898-the poor admiral head upon a stool which [Faith]297-faith had worked . The ghastly wound was in [his]5898-the poor admiral broad smooth forehead , and [his]5898-the poor admiral fair round cheeks were white with death . But the heart had not quite ceased to beat , and some remnant of the mind still hovered somewhere in the lacerated brain . [Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , sobbing like [a child]775-a child , was lifting and clumsily chafing one numb hand ; while [[his]754-her father wife]6501-his wife , who had sponged the wound , was making the white curls wave with a fan [she]6501-his wife had shaped from a long official paper found upon the floor . [Dolly]277-dolly was recovering from [her]277-dolly swoon , and sat upon a stool by the bookcase , faintly wondering what had happened , but afraid to ask or think . The corner of the bookcase , and the burly form of [Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard , concealed the window from [her]277-dolly , and the torpid oppression which ensues upon a fit lay between [her]277-dolly and [her]277-dolly agony . [Faith]297-faith , as [she]5896-she passed , darted one glance at [her]277-dolly , not of pity , not of love , but of cold contempt and satisfaction at [her]277-dolly misery . Then [Faith]297-faith , [the quiet and gentle maid]5901-the quiet and gentle maid , [the tranquil and the self - controlled whom [every one]1014-every one had charged with want of heart]5902-the tranquil and the self - controlled whom every one had charged with want of heart , because [she]297-faith had borne [her]297-faith own grief so well , stood with the body of [[her]297-faith father]754-her father at [her]297-faith feet , and uttered an exceeding bitter cry . [The others]7766-the others had seen enough of grief , as [every human being]5906-every human being must , but nothing half so sad as this . [They]7766-the others feared to look at [her]297-faith face , and durst not open lips to comfort [her]297-faith . " Do n't speak . Do n't look at [him]754-her father . [You]297-faith have no right here . When [he]754-her father comes to [himself]754-her father , [he]754-her father will want none but [me]5907-i . [I]5907-i have always done everything for [him]754-her father since [dear mother]7284-dear mother died ; and [I]5907-i shall get [him]754-her father to sit up . [He]754-her father will be so much better when [he]754-her father sits up . [I]5907-i can get [him]754-her father to do it , if [you]297-faith will only go . Oh , [father]7004-father , [father]7004-father , it is [your]297-faith own Faith come to make [you]297-faith well , [dear]6572-dear , if [you]297-faith will only look at [me]5907-i ! "[5907-i] As [she]5907-i took [his]5908-his cold limp hand and kissed it , and wiped a red splash from [his]5908-his soft white hair , [the dying man]5909-the dying man felt , by nature 's feeling , that [he]5908-his was being touched by [a child of [his]5908-his]5910-a child of his . A faint gleam flitted through the dimness of [his]5908-his eyes , which [he]5908-his had not the power to close , and the longing to say " farewell "[5908-his] contended with the drooping of the underlip . [She]5907-i was sure that [he]5908-his whispered , " Bless [you]277-dolly , [darling]7330-darling ! "[5908-his] though [nobody else]2736-nobody else could have made it out ; but a sudden rush of tears improved [her]5907-i hearing , as rain brings higher voices down . " [Dolly]277-dolly too ! "[5908-his] [he]5908-his seemed to whisper next ; and [Faith]297-faith made a sign to [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard . Then [Dolly]277-dolly was brought , and fell upon [her]277-dolly knees , at the other side of [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father , and did not know how to lament as yet , and was scarcely sure of having anything to mourn . But [she]277-dolly spread out [her]277-dolly hands , as if for [somebody]842-somebody to take them , and bowed [her]277-dolly pale face , and closed [her]277-dolly lips , that [she]277-dolly might be rebuked without answering . [[Her]277-dolly father]754-her father knew [her]277-dolly ; and [his]754-her father yearning was not to rebuke , but to bless and comfort [her]277-dolly . [He]754-her father had forgotten everything , except that [he]754-her father was dying , with [a daughter]11446-a daughter at each side of [him]754-her father . This appeared to make [him]754-her father very happy , about everything , except those two . [He]754-her father could not be expected to have much mind left ; but the last of it was busy for [[his]754-her father children]1659-his children 's good . Once more [he]754-her father tried to see [them]1659-his children both , and whispered [his]754-her father last message to [them]1659-his children " Forgive and love [each other]1323-each other . "[754-her father] [Faith]297-faith bowed [her]297-faith head , as [his]754-her father fell back , and silently offered to kiss [[her]297-faith sister]6807-her sister ; but [Dolly]277-dolly neither moved nor looked at [her]297-faith . " As [you]754-her father please , "[297-faith] said [Faith]297-faith ; " and perhaps [you]754-her father would like to see a little more of [your]754-her father handiwork . "[297-faith] For even as [she]297-faith spoke , [[her]297-faith lover]10355-her lover 's body was carried past the window , with [[his]10355-her lover father]6889-his father and [mother]7013-mother on either side , supporting [his]10355-her lover limp arms and sobbing . Then [Dolly]277-dolly arose , and with one hand grasping the selvage of the curtain , fixed one long gaze upon [[her]277-dolly father]754-her father 's corpse . There were no tears in [her]277-dolly eyes , no sign of anguish in [her]277-dolly face , no proof that [she]277-dolly knew or felt what [she]277-dolly had done . And without a word [she]277-dolly left [the room]6860-the room . " Hard to the last , even hard to [you]754-her father ! "[297-faith] cried [Faith]297-faith , as [her]297-faith tears fell upon the cold forehead . " Oh , [darling]7330-darling , how could [you]754-her father have loved [her]277-dolly so ? "[297-faith] " It is not hardness ; it is madness . Follow [[your]754-her father sister]4596-your sister , "[654-lord southdown] [Lord Southdown]654-lord southdown said . " [We]11455-we have had calamities enough . "[654-lord southdown] But [Faith]297-faith was fighting with all [her]297-faith strength against an attack of hysterics , and fetching long gasps to control [herself]297-faith . " [I]393-mrs. stubbard will go , "[393-mrs. stubbard] replied [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard ; " [this poor child]11456-this poor child is quite unfit . What on earth is become of [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore ? [[A doctor]11426-a doctor 's widow]11458-a doctor 's widow might have done some good . "[393-mrs. stubbard] [[The doctor]1115-the doctor 's widow]5924-the doctor 's widow was doing good elsewhere . In the first rush from [the dining - room]4218-the dining - room , [Lady Scudamore]547-lady scudamore had been pushed back by [no less a person]5926-no less a person than [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard ; when at last [she]547-lady scudamore reached the study door [she]547-lady scudamore found it closed against [her]547-lady scudamore , and entering [the next room]5927-the next room , saw the flash of the pistol fired at [Twemlow]473-twemlow . Bravely hurrying to the spot by [the nearest outlet [she]547-lady scudamore could find]5928-the nearest outlet she could find , [she]547-lady scudamore became at once entirely occupied with this new disaster . For [two men who ran up with a carriage lamp]5929-two men who ran up with a carriage lamp declared that [the gentleman]7635-the gentleman was as dead as a door - nail , and hastened to make good [their]5929-two men who ran up with a carriage lamp words by swinging [him]7635-the gentleman up heels over head . But [the lady]1524-the lady made [them]5929-two men who ran up with a carriage lamp set [him]7635-the gentleman down and support [his]7635-the gentleman head , while [she]1524-the lady bathed the wound , and sent to [the house]6709-the house for [[his]7635-the gentleman father]6889-his father and [mother]7013-mother , and when [he]7635-the gentleman could be safely brought in - doors , helped with [her]1524-the lady soft hands beneath [his]7635-the gentleman hair , and then became so engrossed with [him]7635-the gentleman that the arrival of [[her]1524-the lady long - lost son]5935-her long - lost son was for several hours unknown to [her]1524-the lady . For so many things coming all at once were enough to upset [any one]6859-any one . Urgent despatches came hot for the hand that now was cold for ever ; not a moment to lose , when time had ceased for [the man who was to urge it]5937-the man who was to urge it . There were plenty of [officers there]5938-officers there , but [no one clearly entitled to take command]5939-no one clearly entitled to take command . Moreover , the public service clashed with the personal rage of the moment . [Some]3118-some were for rushing to [the stables]3139-the stables , mounting every horse that could be found , and scouring [the country]6571-the country , sword in hand , for [that infernal murderer]5943-that infernal murderer . [Some , having just descried the flash of beacon]5944-some , having just descried the flash of beacon from [the headland]1266-the headland , and heard the alarm - guns from shore and [sea]766-sea , were for hurrying to [[their]5944-some , having just descried the flash of beacon regiments]5947-their regiments , or [ships]7448-ships , or [homes]5949-homes and [families]6790-families according to the head - quarters of [their]5944-some , having just descried the flash of beacon life , while [others]6525-others put [their]6525-others coats on to ride for [all the doctors in [the county]7096-the county , who should fetch back [the Admiral]747-the admiral to [this world]1329-this world]5952-all the doctors in the county , who should fetch back the admiral to this world , that [he]747-the admiral might tell [everybody]1350-everybody what to do . [Scudamore]547-lady scudamore stood with [his]747-the admiral urgent despatches in [the large well - candled hall]5957-the large well - candled hall , and vainly desired to deliver [them]5958-them . " Send for [the Marquis]9021-the marquis , "[8909-some one] suggested [some one]8909-some one . [Lord Southdown]654-lord southdown came , without being sent for . " [I]654-lord southdown shall take this duty upon [myself]654-lord southdown , "[654-lord southdown] [he]654-lord southdown said , " as [Lord - Lieutenant of [the county]7096-the county]11460-lord - lieutenant of the county . [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , as [commander of the nearest post]11462-commander of the nearest post , will come with [me]654-lord southdown and read these orders . [Gentlemen]3310-gentlemen , see that [your]3310-gentlemen horses are ready , and have all of [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's saddled . [Captain Scudamore]578-captain scudamore , [you]3310-gentlemen have discharged [your]3310-gentlemen trust , and doubtless ridden far and hard . [My]654-lord southdown orders to [you]3310-gentlemen are a bottle of wine and a sirloin of roast beef at once . "[654-lord southdown] For [the sailor]7167-the sailor was now in very low condition , weary , and worried , and in want of food . Riding express , and changing horses twice , not once had [he]7167-the sailor recruited [the inner man , who was therefore quite unfit to wrestle with the power of sudden grief]5961-the inner man , who was therefore quite unfit to wrestle with the power of sudden grief . When [he]7167-the sailor heard of [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's death , [he]7167-the sailor staggered as if a horse had stumbled under [him]7167-the sailor , and [his]7167-the sailor legs being stiff from hard sticking to saddle , had as much as [they]5963-they could do to hold [him]7167-the sailor up . Yet [he]7167-the sailor felt that [he]7167-the sailor could not do the right thing now , [he]7167-the sailor could not go and deal with the expedient victuals , neither might [he]7167-the sailor dare intrude upon [the ladies]6733-the ladies now ; so [he]7167-the sailor went out to comfort [himself]7167-the sailor by attending to the troubles of [his]7167-the sailor foundered horse , and by shedding unseen among the trees the tears which had gathered in [his]7167-the sailor gentle eyes . According to the surest law of nature , that broken - down animal had been forgotten as soon as [he]7167-the sailor was done with . [He]7167-the sailor would have given [his]7167-the sailor four legs if [he]7167-the sailor could legally dispose of them for a single draught of sweet delicious rapturous ecstatic water ; but [his]7167-the sailor bloodshot eyes sought vainly , and [his]7167-the sailor welted tongue found nothing wet , except the flakes of [his]7167-the sailor own salt foam . Until , with the help of the moon , a sparkle worth more to [his]7167-the sailor mind than all the diamonds [he]7167-the sailor could draw a sparkle of the purest water gleamed into [his]7167-the sailor dim eyes from the distance . Recalling to [his]7167-the sailor mind 's eyes the grand date of [his]7167-the sailor existence when [he]7167-the sailor was [a colt]5965-a colt , and had [a meadow to [himself]7167-the sailor]5966-a meadow to himself , with [a sparkling river at the end of it]5967-a sparkling river at the end of it , [he]7167-the sailor set forth in good faith , and , although [his]7167-the sailor legs were weary , " negotiated "[5968-the sporting writers] as [the sporting writers]5968-the sporting writers say the distance between [him]7167-the sailor and the object of [his]7167-the sailor desire . [He]7167-the sailor had not the least idea that this had cost ten guineas as much as [his]7167-the sailor own good self was worth ; for it happened to be the first dahlia seen in [that part of [the country]6571-the country]5969-that part of the country . That gaudy flower at its first appearance made such a stir among [gardeners]5971-gardeners that [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes gave [the Admiral]747-the admiral no peace until [he]309-mr. swipes allowed [him]309-mr. swipes to order one . And so great was [this gardener]3082-this gardener 's pride in [his]3082-this gardener profession that [he]3082-this gardener would not take an order for a rooted slip or cutting , from [the richest man in [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood]5974-the richest man in the neighbourhood , for less than half a guinea . Therefore [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes was attending to the plant with the diligence of [a wet - nurse]5976-a wet - nurse , and the weather being dry , [he]309-mr. swipes had soaked it overhead , even before [he]309-mr. swipes did that duty to [himself]309-mr. swipes . [A man of no teeth]5977-a man of no teeth can take [his]5977-a man of no teeth nourishment in soup ; and nature , inverting [her]5978-her manifold devices which [she]5978-her would much rather do than be beaten has provided that a horse can chew [his]5979-his solids into liquids , if there is a drop of juice in their composition , when [his]5979-his artificial life has failed to supply [him]5979-his with the bucket . This horse , being very dry , laid [his]5979-his tongue to the water - drops that sparkled on the foliage . [He]5979-his found them delicious , and [he]5979-his longed for more , and very soon [his]5979-his ready mind suggested that the wet must have come out of the leaves , and there must be more there . Proceeding on this argument , [he]5979-his found it quite correct , and ten guineas ' worth of dahlia was gone into [his]5979-his stomach by the time that [Captain Scudamore]578-captain scudamore came courteously to look after [him]5979-his . [Blyth]429-scudamore , in equal ignorance of [his]5979-his sumptuous repast , gave [him]5979-his a pat of approval , and was turning [his]5979-his head towards [the stable yard]5980-the stable yard , when [he]5979-his saw [a white figure gliding swiftly through the trees beyond the belt of shrubbery]5981-a white figure gliding swiftly through the trees beyond the belt of shrubbery . Weary and melancholy as [he]5979-his was , and bewildered with the tumult of disasters , [his]5979-his heart bounded hotly as [he]5979-his perceived that [the figure]5982-the figure was that of [his]5979-his Dolly [Dolly]277-dolly , [the one love of [his]5979-his life]5983-the one love of his life , stealing forth , probably to mourn alone the loss of [[her]277-dolly beloved father]5984-her beloved father . As yet [he]5979-his knew nothing of [her]277-dolly share in that sad tale , and therefore felt no anxiety at first about [her]277-dolly purpose . [He]5979-his would not intrude upon [her]277-dolly grief ; [he]5979-his had no right to be [her]277-dolly comforter ; but still [she]277-dolly should have [some one]8909-some one to look after [her]277-dolly , at that time of night , and with so much excitement and danger in the air . So the poor horse was again abandoned to [his]5979-his own resources , and being well used to such treatment , gazed as wistfully and delicately after [the young man Scudamore]5986-the young man scudamore as [that young man]2256-that young man gazed after [[his]2256-that young man lady - love]5082-his lady - love . To follow [a person]5989-a person stealthily is not conducive to [one]6539-one 's self - respect , but something in [the lady]1524-the lady 's walk and gesture impelled [the young sailor]5086-the young sailor to follow [her]1524-the lady . [She]1524-the lady appeared to be hastening , with some set purpose , and without any heed of circumstance , towards a part of [the grounds]1871-the grounds where [no house]5994-no house was , no living creature for company , nor even a bench to rest upon . There was no foot - path in that direction , nor anything to go to , but the inland cliff that screened [the Hall]6574-the hall from northeastern winds , and at [its]6574-the hall foot a dark pool having no good name in [the legends of [the neighbourhood]7273-the neighbourhood]5996-the legends of the neighbourhood . Even [Parson Twemlow]285-parson twemlow would not go near [it]6574-the hall later than the afternoon milking of the cows , and [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb would much rather face a whole gale of wind in [a twelve - foot boat]5998-a twelve - foot boat than give one glance at its dead calm face when the moon like a ghost stood over it . " [She]1524-the lady is going towards [Corpse - walk pit]11465-corpse - walk pit , "[328-captain scuddy] thought [Scuddy]328-captain scuddy " a cheerful place at this time of night ! [She]1524-the lady might even fall into it unawares , in [her]1524-the lady present state of distraction . [I]660-duty am absolutely bound to follow [her]1524-the lady . "[660-duty] [Duty]660-duty fell in with [his]328-captain scuddy wishes , as it has a knack of doing . Forgetting [his]328-captain scuddy weariness , [he]328-captain scuddy followed , and became more anxious at every step . For [the maiden]5999-the maiden walked as in a dream , without regard of anything , [herself]5999-the maiden more like a vision than [a good substantial being]6000-a good substantial being . To escape [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard [she]5999-the maiden had gone [upstairs]9019-upstairs and locked [herself]5999-the maiden in [[her]5999-the maiden bedroom]6002-her bedroom , and then slipped out without changing dress , but throwing a dark mantle over it . This had fallen off , and [she]5999-the maiden had not cared to stop or think about it , but went on to [her]5999-the maiden death exactly as [she]5999-the maiden went in to dinner . [Her]5999-the maiden dress of white silk took the moonlight with a soft gleam like itself , and [her]5999-the maiden clustering curls released from fashion by the power of passion fell , like the shadows , on [her]5999-the maiden sweet white neck . But [she]5999-the maiden never even asked [herself]5999-the maiden how [she]5999-the maiden looked ; [she]5999-the maiden never turned round to admire [her]5999-the maiden shadow : tomorrow [she]5999-the maiden would throw no shade , but be one ; and how [she]5999-the maiden looked , or what [she]5999-the maiden was , would matter , to the world [she]5999-the maiden used to think so much of , never more . Suddenly [she]5999-the maiden passed from the moonlight into the blackness of [a lonely thicket]6003-a lonely thicket , and forced [her]5999-the maiden way through it , without heed of bruise or rent . At the bottom of [the steep]6004-the steep lay [the long dark pit]6005-the long dark pit , and [she]5999-the maiden stood upon the brink and gazed into [it]6005-the long dark pit . To a sane mind nothing could look less inviting . All above was air and light , freedom of the wind and play of moon with summer foliage ; all below was gloom and horror , cold eternal stillness , and oblivion everlasting . Even the new white frock awoke no flutter upon that sullen breast . [Dolly]277-dolly heaved a sigh and shuddered , but [she]277-dolly did not hesitate . [Her]277-dolly mind was wandering , but [her]277-dolly heart was fixed to make atonement , to give its life for the life destroyed , and to lie too deep for shame or sorrow . Suddenly a faint gleam caught [her]277-dolly eyes . The sob of self - pity from [her]277-dolly fair young breast had brought into view [her]277-dolly cherished treasures , bright keepsakes of the girlish days when [many a lover]6006-many a lover worshipped [her]277-dolly . Taking from [her]5999-the maiden neck the silken braid , [she]5999-the maiden kissed them , and laid them on [the bank]8154-the bank . " They were all too good for [me]5999-the maiden , "[5999-the maiden] [she]5999-the maiden thought ; " [they]11466-they shall not perish with [me]5999-the maiden . "[5999-the maiden] Then , with one long sigh , [she]5999-the maiden called up all [her]5999-the maiden fleeting courage , and sprang upon a fallen trunk which overhung [the water]720-the water . " There will be no [Dan]282-dan to save [me]5999-the maiden now , "[5999-the maiden] [she]5999-the maiden said as [she]5999-the maiden reached the end of it . " [Poor Dan]661-poor dan ! [He]282-dan will be sorry for [me]5999-the maiden . This is the way out of it . "[5999-the maiden] [Her]5999-the maiden white satin shoes for a moment shone upon the black bark of the tree , and , with one despairing prayer to [Heaven]351-heaven , [she]5999-the maiden leaped into the liquid grave . [Dan]282-dan was afar , but another was near , who loved [her]5999-the maiden even more than [Dan]282-dan . [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore heard the plunge , and rushed to [the brink of [the pit]6010-the pit]6009-the brink of the pit , and tore [his]429-scudamore coat off . For a moment [he]429-scudamore saw nothing but black water heaving silently ; then something white appeared , and moved , and a faint cry arose , and a hopeless struggle with engulfing death began . " Keep still , do n't struggle , only spread [your]5999-the maiden arms , and throw [your]5999-the maiden head back as far as [you]5999-the maiden can , "[429-scudamore] [he]429-scudamore cried , as [he]429-scudamore swam with long strokes towards [her]5999-the maiden . But if [she]5999-the maiden heard , [she]5999-the maiden could not heed , as the lights of the deep sky came and went , and the choking water flashed between , and gurgled into [her]5999-the maiden ears and mouth , and smothered [her]5999-the maiden face with [her]5999-the maiden own long hair . [She]5999-the maiden dashed [her]5999-the maiden poor helpless form about , and flung out [her]5999-the maiden feet for something solid , and grasped in dim agony at the waves [herself]5999-the maiden had made . Then [her]5999-the maiden dress became heavily bagged with water , and the love of life was quenched , and the night of death enveloped [her]5999-the maiden . Without a murmur , down [she]5999-the maiden went , and the bubbles of [her]5999-the maiden breath came up . [Scudamore]429-scudamore uttered a bitter cry , for [his]429-scudamore heart was almost broken within an arm's - length of [his]429-scudamore love , and [she]5999-the maiden was gone for ever ! For the moment [he]429-scudamore did not perceive that the clasp of despair must have drowned [them]6011-them both . Pointing [his]429-scudamore hands and throwing up [his]429-scudamore heels , [he]429-scudamore made one vain dive after [her]5999-the maiden , then [he]429-scudamore knew that [the pit]6010-the pit was too deep for the bottom to be reached in that way . [He]429-scudamore swam to the trunk from which [Dolly]277-dolly had leaped , and judging the distance by the sullen ripple , dashed in with a dive like a terrified frog . Like a bullet [he]429-scudamore sank to the bottom , and groped with three fathoms of water above [him]429-scudamore . Just as [his]429-scudamore lungs were giving out , [he]429-scudamore felt something soft and limp and round . Grasping this by the trailing hair , [he]429-scudamore struck mightily up for the surface , and drew a long breath , and sustained above water the head that fell back upon [his]429-scudamore panting breast . Some three hours later , [Dolly Darling]277-dolly lay in [her]277-dolly own little bed , as pale as death , but sleeping the sleep of [the world]695-the world that sees the sun ; while [[her]277-dolly only sister]6014-her only sister knelt by [her]277-dolly side , weeping the tears of [a higher world than that]6015-a higher world than that . " How could [I]297-faith be so brutal , and so hard ? "[297-faith] sobbed [Faith]297-faith . " If [father]7004-father has seen it , will [he]7004-father ever forgive [me]297-faith ? [His]7004-father last words were ' forgive , and love . ' "[297-faith] CHAPTER LXIII THE FATAL STEP As [Carne]356-carne rode up [the hill]890-the hill that night towards [[his]356-carne ruined castle]4645-his ruined castle , the flush of fierce excitement and triumphant struggle died away , and self - reproach and miserable doubt struck into [him]356-carne like ague . For the death of [Twemlow]285-parson twemlow as [he]356-carne supposed [he]356-carne felt no remorse whatever . [Him]356-carne [he]356-carne had shot in furious combat , and as a last necessity ; [the fellow]10677-the fellow had twice insulted [him]356-carne , and then insolently collared [him]356-carne . And [Faith]297-faith , who had thwarted [him]356-carne with [Dolly]277-dolly , and been from the first [[his]356-carne enemy]6019-his enemy , now would have to weep and wail , and waste [her]297-faith youth in constancy . All that was good ; but [he]356-carne could not regard with equal satisfaction the death of [the ancient Admiral]6020-the ancient admiral . [The old man]1354-the old man had brought it upon [himself]1354-the old man by [his]1354-the old man stupid stubbornness ; and looking fairly upon that matter , [Carne]356-carne scarcely saw how to blame [himself]356-carne . Still , it was a most unlucky thing , and must lead to a quantity of mischief . To - morrow , or at the latest Monday , was to have crowned with grand success [his]356-carne years of toil and danger . There still might be [the landing]7555-the landing , and [he]356-carne would sail that night to hasten it , instead of arranging all ashore ; but it could no longer be a triumph of crafty management . [The country]6571-the country was up , [the Admiral]747-the admiral 's death would spread the alarm and treble it ; and worst of all , in the hot pursuit of [himself]356-carne , which was sure to follow when [people]944-people 's wits came back to [them]944-people , all the stores and ammunition , brought together by so much skill and patience and hardihood , must of necessity be discovered and fall into the hands of [the enemy]6515-the enemy . Farewell to [his]356-carne long - cherished hope of specially neat retribution , to wit , that the ruins of [[his]356-carne family]7634-his family should be the ruin of [the land which had rejected [him]356-carne]6028-the land which had rejected him ! Then a fierce thought crossed [his]356-carne mind , and became at once a stern resolve . If [he]356-carne could never restore [Carne Castle]271-carne , and dwell [there]892-there in prosperity , neither should [any of [[his]356-carne oppressors]6031-his oppressors]6030-any of his oppressors . The only trace of [[his]356-carne ancestral home]2532-his ancestral home should be [a vast black hole in earth]6033-a vast black hole in earth . For even if the landing still succeeded , and [the country]6571-the country were subdued , [he]356-carne could never make [[his]356-carne home]6035-his home [there]892-there , after what [he]356-carne had done to - night . [Dolly]277-dolly was lost to [him]356-carne for ever ; and although [he]356-carne had loved [her]277-dolly with all the ardor [he]356-carne could spare from [his]356-carne higher purposes , [he]356-carne must make up [his]356-carne mind to do without [her]277-dolly , and perhaps it was all the better for [him]356-carne . If [he]356-carne had married [her]277-dolly , no doubt [he]356-carne could soon have taught [her]277-dolly [her]277-dolly proper place ; but [no one]6581-no one could tell how [she]277-dolly might fly out , through [her]277-dolly self - will and long indulgence . [He]356-carne would marry [a French woman]7313-a french woman ; that would be the best ; perhaps one connected with the Empress Josephine . As soon as [he]356-carne had made up [his]356-carne mind to this , [his]356-carne conscience ceased to trouble [him]356-carne . From the crest of [the hill at the eastern gate]6039-the hill at the eastern gate many a bend of [shore]765-shore was clear , and many a league of summer sea lay wavering in the moonlight . Along [the beach]776-the beach red torches flared , as [men of the Coast - Defence]6042-men of the coast - defence pushed forth , and yellow flash of cannon inland signalled for [the Volunteers]258-the volunteers , while the lights gleamed like windows opened from the depth where [sloop and gun - boat]6043-sloop and gun - boat , [frigate]4276-frigate and ship of [the line]6045-the line , were crowding sail to rescue [England]2-england . For the semaphore , and when day was out the beacon - lights , had glowed along [the backbone of [the English hills]6047-the english hills]6046-the backbone of the english hills , and [England]2-england called [every Englishman]7110-every englishman to show what [he]7110-every englishman was made of . " That will do . Enough of that , [John Bull]402-john bull ! "[356-carne] Defying [[his]356-carne native land]3908-his native land , [Carne]356-carne shook [his]356-carne fist in the native manner . " [Stupid old savage]11468-stupid old savage , [I]356-carne shall live to make [you]11468-stupid old savage howl . [This country]8433-this country has become too hot to hold [me]356-carne , and [I]356-carne 'll make it hotter before [I]356-carne have done . [Here]259-here , [Orso]617-orso and [Leo]618-leo , good dogs , good dogs ! [You]11468-stupid old savage can kill a hundred British bull - dogs . [Mount guard]11470-mount guard for an hour , till [I]356-carne call [you]11468-stupid old savage down [the hill]890-the hill . [You]11468-stupid old savage can pull down a score of Volunteers apiece , if [they]11472-they dare to come after [me]356-carne . [I]356-carne have an hour to spare , and [I]356-carne know how to employ it . [Jerry]366-jerry , [old Jerry Bowles]366-jerry , stir [your]11468-stupid old savage crooked shanks . What are [you]11468-stupid old savage rubbing [your]11468-stupid old savage blear eyes at ? "[356-carne] The huge boar - hounds , who obeyed no voice but [his]6050-his , took post upon [the rugged road]6051-the rugged road which had never been repaired since [the Carnes]271-carne were [a power in [the land]701-the land]6052-a power in the land , and sat side by side beneath the crumbling arch , with [their]6054-their long fangs glistening and red eyes rolling in the silver moonlight , while [their]6054-their deep chests panted for the chance of good fresh human victuals . Then [Carne]271-carne gave [his]271-carne horse to [ancient Jerry]366-jerry , saying , " Feed [him]366-jerry , and take [him]366-jerry with [his]366-jerry saddle on to the old yew - tree in half an hour . Wait there for [Captain Charron]403-charron , and for [me]366-jerry . [You]366-jerry are not to go away till [I]366-jerry come to [you]366-jerry . Who is in [the old place]8536-the old place now ? Think well before [you]366-jerry answer [me]366-jerry . "[366-jerry] " [No one now in [the place]694-the place]11474-no one now in the place but [her]8536-the old place "[1354-the old man] [the old man]1354-the old man lifted [his]1354-the old man elbow , as [a coachman]6056-a coachman does in passing " and [him]366-jerry down in the yellow jug . [All the French sailors]11476-all the french sailors are at [sea]766-sea . Only [she]8536-the old place wo n't go away ; and [she]8536-the old place moaneth worse than all the owls and ghosts . Ah , [your]366-jerry honour should never ' a done that [respectable folk]11478-respectable folk to [Springhaven]3-springhaven too ! "[1354-the old man] " It was a slight error of judgment , [Jerry]366-jerry . What [a mealy lot these English]11479-a mealy lot these english are , to make such a fuss about a trifle ! But [I]1354-the old man am too soft - hearted to blow [her]8536-the old place up . Tell [her]8536-the old place to meet [me]1354-the old man in half an hour by [the broken dial]11480-the broken dial , and to bring [the brat]11481-the brat , and all [her]8536-the old place affairs in a bundle such as [she]8536-the old place can carry , or kick down [the hill]890-the hill before [her]8536-the old place . In half an hour , do [you]366-jerry understand ? And if [you]366-jerry care for [your]366-jerry stiff old bones , get out of the way by that time . "[1354-the old man] In that half - hour [Carne]271-carne gathered in small compass , and strapped up in a little " mail "[1354-the old man] as such light baggage then was called all [his]271-carne important documents , despatches , letters , and papers of every kind , and the cash [he]271-carne was entrusted with , which [he]271-carne used to think safer at [Springhaven]3-springhaven . Then [he]271-carne took from a desk which was fixed to the wall a locket bright with diamonds , and kissed it , and fastened it beneath [his]271-carne neck - cloth . The wisp of hair inside it came not from any young or lovely head , but from the resolute brow of [[his]271-carne mother]6535-his mother , [the woman who hated [England]2-england]6058-the woman who hated england . [He]271-carne should have put something better to [his]271-carne mouth ; for instance , a good beef sandwich . But one great token of [his]271-carne perversion was that [he]271-carne never did feed well a sure proof of [the unrighteous man]6059-the unrighteous man , as suggested by [the holy Psalmist]6060-the holy psalmist , and more distinctly put by [Livy]662-livy in the character [he]271-carne gives [Hannibal]663-hannibal . Regarding as a light thing [his]271-carne poor unfurnished stomach , [Carne]271-carne mounted the broken staircase , in a style which might else have been difficult . [He]271-carne had made up [his]271-carne mind to have one last look at [the broad lands of [[his]271-carne ancestors]7225-his ancestors]6061-the broad lands of his ancestors , from the last that ever should be seen of the walls [they]7225-his ancestors had reared and ruined . [He]271-carne stood upon the highest vantage - point that [he]271-carne could attain with safety , where a shaggy gnarl of the all - pervading ivy served as a friendly stay . To the right and left and far behind [him]271-carne all had once been [their]7225-his ancestors domain every tree , and meadow , and rock that faced the moon , had belonged to [[his]271-carne ancestors]7225-his ancestors . " Is it a wonder that [I]271-carne am fierce ? "[271-carne] [he]271-carne cried , with unwonted self - inspection ; " who , that has been robbed as [I]271-carne have , would not try to rob in turn ? The only thing amazing is [my]271-carne patience and [my]271-carne justice . But [I]271-carne will come back yet , and have [my]271-carne revenge . "[271-carne] Descending to [[his]271-carne hyena den]6064-his hyena den as [Charron]403-charron always called it [he]271-carne caught up [his]271-carne packet , and took a lantern , and a coil of tow which had been prepared , and strode forth for the last time into the sloping court behind the walls . Passing towards [the eastern vaults]6065-the eastern vaults , [he]271-carne saw the form of [some one by the broken dial]6066-some one by the broken dial , above the hedge of brambles , which had once been of roses and sweetbriar . " Oh , [that woman]11483-that woman ! [I]271-carne had forgotten that affair ! "[271-carne] [he]271-carne muttered , with annoyance , as [he]271-carne pushed through the thorns to meet [her]6067-her . [Polly Cheeseman]291-maria , [the former belle of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]6068-the former belle of springhaven , was leaning against the wrecked dial , with [a child]775-a child in [her]291-maria arms and a bundle at [her]291-maria feet . [Her]291-maria pride and gaiety had left [her]291-maria now , and [she]291-maria looked very wan through frequent weeping , and very thin from nursing . [Her]291-maria beauty like [[her]291-maria friends]5395-her friends had proved unfaithful under shame and sorrow , and little of it now remained except the long brown tresses and the large blue eyes . Those eyes [she]291-maria fixed upon [Carne]271-carne with more of terror than of love in them ; although the fear was such as turns with a very little kindness to adoring love . [Carne]271-carne left [her]291-maria to begin , for [he]271-carne really was not without shame in this matter ; and [Polly]291-maria was far better suited than [Dolly]277-dolly for a scornful and arrogant will like [his]271-carne . Deeply despising [all the female race as [the Greek tragedian]6072-the greek tragedian calls [them]6073-them save only [the one who had given [him]271-carne to [the world]695-the world]6074-the one who had given him to the world , [he]271-carne might have been [a God]8789-a god to [Polly]291-maria if [he]271-carne had but behaved as [a man to [her]291-maria]6077-a man to her]6071-all the female race as the greek tragedian calls them save only the one who had given him to the world , he might have been a god to polly if he had but behaved as a man to her . [She]291-maria looked at [him]271-carne now with an imploring gaze , from the gentleness of [her]291-maria ill - used heart . [[Their]6078-their child]6079-their child , [a fine boy about ten months old]6080-a fine boy about ten months old , broke the silence by saying " booh , booh , "[6078-their] very well , and holding out little hands to [[his]6079-their child father]6889-his father , who had often been scornfully kind to [him]6079-their child . " Oh , [Caryl]356-carne , [Caryl]356-carne , [you]356-carne will never forsake [him]271-carne ! "[6082-the young mother] cried [the young mother]6082-the young mother , holding [him]271-carne up with rapture , and supporting [his]271-carne fat arms in that position ; " [he]271-carne is the very image of [you]356-carne , and [he]271-carne seems to know it . [Baby]664-baby , say ' Da - da . ' There , [he]271-carne has put [his]271-carne mouth up , and [his]271-carne memory is so wonderful ! Oh , [Caryl]356-carne , what do [you]356-carne think of that and the first time of trying it by moonlight ? "[6082-the young mother] " There is no time for this nonsense , [Polly]291-maria . [He]271-carne is [a wonderful baby]11484-a wonderful baby , [I]6082-the young mother dare say ; and so is [every baby]11485-every baby , till [he]271-carne gets too old . [You]356-carne must obey orders , and be off with [him]271-carne . "[6082-the young mother] " Oh no ! [You]356-carne are come to take [us]11486-us with [you]356-carne . There , [I]6082-the young mother have covered [his]271-carne face up , that [he]271-carne may not suppose [you]356-carne look cross at [me]6082-the young mother . Oh , [Caryl]356-carne , [you]356-carne would never leave [him]271-carne behind , even if [you]356-carne could do that to [me]6082-the young mother . [We]11486-us are [not grand people]11487-not grand people , and [you]356-carne can put [us]11486-us anywhere , and now [I]6082-the young mother am nearly as well as ever . [I]6082-the young mother have put up all [his]271-carne little things ; it does not matter about [my]6082-the young mother own . [I]6082-the young mother was never brought up to be idle , and [I]6082-the young mother can earn [my]6082-the young mother own living anywhere ; and it might be a real comfort for [you]356-carne , with [the great people]11488-the great people going against [you]356-carne , to have [somebody]842-somebody , not very grand , of course , but as true to [you]356-carne as [yourself]356-carne , and belonging altogether to [you]356-carne . [I]6082-the young mother know [many people who would give [their]11490-many people who would give their eyes for such a baby eyes for [such a baby]11491-such a baby]11490-many people who would give their eyes for such a baby . "[6082-the young mother] " There is no time for this , "[6082-the young mother] [Carne]356-carne answered , sternly ; " [my]6082-the young mother arrangements are made , and [I]6082-the young mother can not take [you]356-carne . [I]6082-the young mother have no fault to find with [you]356-carne , but argument is useless . "[6082-the young mother] " Yes , [I]6082-the young mother know that , [Caryl]356-carne ; and [I]6082-the young mother am sure that [I]6082-the young mother never would attempt to argue with [you]356-carne . [You]356-carne should have everything [your]356-carne own way , and [I]6082-the young mother could attend to so many things that [no man]844-no man ever does properly . [I]6082-the young mother will be [a slave to [you]356-carne]11493-a slave to you , and [this little darling]11494-this little darling love [you]356-carne , and then [you]356-carne will feel that [you]356-carne have [two]2753-two to love [you]356-carne , wherever [you]356-carne go , and whatever [you]356-carne do . And if [I]6082-the young mother spoke crossly when first [I]6082-the young mother found out that that [I]6082-the young mother went away for nothing with [you]356-carne , [you]356-carne must have forgiven [me]6082-the young mother by this time , and [I]6082-the young mother never will remind [you]356-carne again of it ; if [I]6082-the young mother do , send [me]6082-the young mother back to [the place [I]6082-the young mother belong to]11496-the place i belong to . [I]6082-the young mother belong to [you]356-carne now , [Caryl]356-carne , and so does [he]6082-the young mother ; and when [we]11497-we are away from [the people who know [me]6082-the young mother]11498-the people who know me , [I]6082-the young mother shall be pleasant and cheerful again . [I]6082-the young mother was only two - and - twenty the day [the boats]1148-the boats came [home]788-home last week , and [they]1148-the boats used to say [the young men]6742-the young men jumped into [the water]720-the water as soon as [they]6742-the young men caught sight of [me]6082-the young mother . Try to be kind to [me]6082-the young mother , and [I]6082-the young mother shall be so happy that [I]6082-the young mother shall look almost as [I]6082-the young mother used to do , when [you]356-carne said that [the great ladies]11503-the great ladies might be grander , but none of [them]11503-the great ladies fit to look into [my]6082-the young mother looking - glass . [Dear Caryl]665-dear caryl , [I]6082-the young mother am ready ; [I]6082-the young mother do n't care where it is , or what [I]6082-the young mother may have to put up with , so long as [you]665-dear caryl will make room for [[your]665-dear caryl Polly]11504-your polly , and [[your]665-dear caryl baby]11505-your baby . "[6082-the young mother] " [I]356-carne am not at all [a hard man]11506-a hard man , "[356-carne] said [Carne]356-carne , retreating as [the impulsive Polly]6083-the impulsive polly offered [him]356-carne [the baby]6084-the baby , " but once for all , no more of this . [I]356-carne have quite forgiven any strong expressions [you]665-dear caryl may have made use of when [your]665-dear caryl head was light ; and if all goes well , [I]356-carne shall provide for [you]665-dear caryl and [the child]11507-the child , according to [your]665-dear caryl rank in life . But now [you]665-dear caryl must run down [the hill]890-the hill , if [you]665-dear caryl wish to save [your]665-dear caryl life and [his]11507-the child . "[356-carne] " [I]6082-the young mother have run down [the hill]890-the hill already . [I]6082-the young mother care not a pin for [my]6082-the young mother own life ; and hard as [you]665-dear caryl are [you]665-dear caryl would never have the heart to destroy [[your]665-dear caryl own little [Caryl]356-carne]11510-your own little caryl . [He]356-carne may be called [Caryl]356-carne [you]665-dear caryl will not deny [him]356-carne that , although [he]356-carne has no right to be called [Carne]356-carne . Oh , [Caryl]356-carne , [Caryl]356-carne , [you]356-carne can be so good , when [you]356-carne think there is something to gain by it . Only be good to [us]11511-us now , and [God]644-god will bless [you]356-carne for it , [darling]7330-darling . [I]6082-the young mother have given up all [the world]695-the world for [you]356-carne , and [you]356-carne can not have the heart to cast [me]6082-the young mother off . "[6082-the young mother] " What [a fool]6566-a fool [the woman]11515-the woman is ! Have [you]356-carne ever known [me]356-carne change [my]356-carne mind ? If [you]356-carne scorn [your]356-carne own life , through [your]356-carne own folly , [you]356-carne must care for [the brat]11481-the brat 's . If [you]356-carne stop here ten minutes , [you]356-carne will both be blown to pieces . "[356-carne] " Through [my]6082-the young mother own folly ! Oh , [God]644-god in [heaven]2017-heaven , that [you]356-carne should speak so of [my]6082-the young mother love for [you]356-carne ! [Squire Carne]357-carne , [you]357-carne are [the worst man that ever lived]11518-the worst man that ever lived ; and it serves [me]6082-the young mother right for trusting [you]357-carne . But where am [I]6082-the young mother to go ? Who will take [me]6082-the young mother and support [me]6082-the young mother , and [[my]6082-the young mother poor abandoned child]11519-my poor abandoned child ? "[6082-the young mother] " [[Your]357-carne parents]11520-your parents , of course , are [[your]357-carne natural supporters]11521-your natural supporters . [You]357-carne are hurting [[your]357-carne child]11522-your child by this low abuse of [me]6085-she . Now put aside excitement , and run [home]788-home , like [a sensible woman]11524-a sensible woman , before [[your]357-carne good father]11525-your good father goes to bed . "[6085-she] [She]6085-she had watched [his]6086-his face all the time , as if [she]6085-she could scarcely believe that [he]6086-his was in earnest , but [he]6086-his proved it by leaving [her]6085-she with a wave of [his]6086-his hat , and hastening back to [his]6086-his lantern . Then taking up that , and the coil of tow , but leaving [his]6086-his package against the wall , [he]6086-his disappeared in [the narrow passage leading to [the powder vaults]6088-the powder vaults]6087-the narrow passage leading to the powder vaults . [Polly]291-maria stood still by the broken dial , with [her]291-maria eyes upon the moon , and [her]291-maria arms around [the baby]6084-the baby , and a pang in [her]291-maria heart which prevented [her]291-maria from speaking , or moving , or even knowing where [she]291-maria was . Then [Carne]357-carne , stepping warily , unlocked the heavy oak door at the entrance of [the cellarage]4179-the cellarage , held down [his]357-carne lantern , and fixed with a wedge the top step of the ladder , which had been made to revolve with a pin and collar at either end , as before described . After trying the step with [his]357-carne hand , to be sure that it was now wedged safely , [he]357-carne flung [his]357-carne coil into [the vault]4189-the vault and followed . Some recollection made [him]357-carne smile as [he]357-carne was going down the steps : it was that of [a stout man lying at the bottom , shaken in every bone , yet sound as a grape ensconced in jelly]6092-a stout man lying at the bottom , shaken in every bone , yet sound as a grape ensconced in jelly . As [he]357-carne touched the bottom [he]357-carne heard a little noise as of some small substance falling , but seeing a piece of old mortar dislodged , [he]357-carne did not turn round to examine [the place]694-the place . If [he]357-carne had done so [he]357-carne would have found behind the ladder the wedge [he]357-carne had just inserted to secure the level of the " Inspector 's step . "[357-carne] Unwinding [his]357-carne coil of tow , which had been steeped in saltpetre to make a long fuse , with a toss of [his]357-carne long legs [he]357-carne crossed the barricade of solid oak rails about six feet high securely fastened across [the vault]4189-the vault , for the enclosure of [the dangerous storage]6095-the dangerous storage . Inside [it]694-the place was [a passage]6096-a passage , between chests of arms , dismounted cannon , and [cases from every department of supply]6097-cases from every department of supply , to the explosive part of the magazine , [the devourer of the human race , the pulp of the marrow of the Furies gunpowder]6098-the devourer of the human race , the pulp of the marrow of the furies gunpowder . Of this there was now collected [here]6711-here , and stored in tiers that reached the roof , enough to blow up half [the people of [England]2-england]6100-the people of england , or lay [them]6100-the people of england all low with a bullet before it ; yet not enough , not a millionth part enough , to move for the breadth of a hair the barrier betwixt right and wrong , which a very few barrels are enough to do with [a man who has sapped the foundations]6101-a man who has sapped the foundations . Treading softly for fear of a spark from [his]357-carne boots , and guarding the lantern well , [Carne]357-carne approached one of the casks in the lower tier , and lifted the tarpaulin . Then [he]357-carne slipped the wooden slide in the groove , and allowed some five or six pounds to run out upon the floor , from which the cask was raised by timber baulks . Leaving the slide partly open , [he]357-carne spread one end of [his]357-carne coil like a broad lamp - wick in the pile of powder which had run out , and put a brick upon the tow to keep it from shifting . Then [he]357-carne paid out the rest of the coil on the floor like a snake some thirty feet long , with the tail about a yard inside [the barricade]6102-the barricade . With a very steady hand [he]357-carne took the candle from inside the horn , and kindled that tail of the fuse ; and then replacing [his]357-carne light , [he]357-carne recrossed the open timber - work , and swiftly remounted [the ladder of escape]6103-the ladder of escape . " Twenty minutes ' or half an hour 's grace , "[357-carne] [he]357-carne thought , " and long before that [I]357-carne shall be at the yew - tree . "[357-carne] But , as [he]357-carne planted [his]357-carne right foot sharply upon the top step of the ladder , that step swung back , and cast [him]357-carne heavily backwards to the bottom . The wedge had dropped out , and the step revolved like the treadle of a fox - trap . For a minute or two [he]357-carne lay stunned and senseless , with the lantern before [him]357-carne on its side , and the candle burning a hole in the bubbly horn . Slowly recovering [his]357-carne wits , [he]357-carne strove to rise , as the deadly peril was borne in upon [him]357-carne . But instead of rising , [he]357-carne fell back again with a curse , and then a long - drawn groan ; for pain like the thrills of [a man on the rack]6104-a man on the rack had got hold of [him]357-carne and meant to keep [him]357-carne . [His]357-carne right arm was snapped at the elbow , and [his]357-carne left leg just above the knee , and the jar of [his]357-carne spine made [him]357-carne feel as if [his]357-carne core had been split out of [him]357-carne . [He]357-carne had no fat , like [Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes , to protect [him]357-carne , and no sheath of hair like [Twemlow]285-parson twemlow 's . Writhing with anguish , [he]357-carne heard a sound which did not improve [his]357-carne condition . It was the spluttering of the fuse , eating its merry way towards the five hundred casks of gunpowder . In the fury of peril [he]357-carne contrived to rise , and stood on [his]357-carne right foot with the other hanging limp , while [he]357-carne stayed [himself]357-carne with [his]357-carne left hand upon the ladder . Even if [he]357-carne could crawl up this , it would benefit [him]357-carne nothing . Before [he]357-carne could drag [himself]357-carne ten yards , the explosion would overtake [him]357-carne . [His]357-carne only chance was to quench the fuse , or draw it away from the priming . With a hobble of agony [he]357-carne reached the barricade , and strove to lift [his]357-carne crippled frame over it . It was hopeless ; the power of [his]357-carne back was gone , and [his]357-carne limbs were unable to obey [his]357-carne brain . Then [he]357-carne tried to crawl through at the bottom , but the opening of the rails would not admit [his]357-carne body , and the train of ductile fire had left only ash for [him]357-carne to grasp at . Quivering with terror , and mad with pain , [he]357-carne returned to the foot of the steps , and clung till a gasp of breath came back . Then [he]357-carne shouted , with all [his]357-carne remaining power , " [Polly]291-maria , oh , [Polly]291-maria , [my]357-carne own [Polly]291-maria ! "[357-carne] [Polly]291-maria had been standing , like a statue of despair , beside the broken dial . To [her]291-maria it mattered little whether [earth]7059-earth should open and swallow [her]291-maria , or fire cast [her]291-maria up to [heaven]2017-heaven . But [his]357-carne shout aroused [her]291-maria from this trance , and [her]291-maria heart leaped up with the fond belief that [he]357-carne had relented , and was calling [her]291-maria and [the child]11507-the child to share [his]357-carne fortunes . There [she]291-maria stood in the archway and looked down , and the terror of the scene overwhelmed [her]291-maria . Through a broken arch beyond the barricade pale moonbeams crossed the darkness , like the bars of some soft melody ; in the middle the serpent coil was hissing with the deadly nitre ; at the foot of the steps was [[her]291-maria false lover]6108-her false lover husband [he]357-carne had called [himself]357-carne with [his]357-carne hat off , and [his]357-carne white face turned in the last supplication towards [her]291-maria , as [hers]291-maria had been turned towards [him]357-carne just now . Should [a woman]966-a woman be as pitiless as [a man]6583-a man ? " Come down , for [God]644-god 's sake , and climb that cursed wood , and pull back the fuse , pull it back from the powder . Oh , [Polly]291-maria ! and then [we]11526-we will go away together . "[357-carne] " It is too late . [I]357-carne will not risk [[my]357-carne baby]11527-my baby . [You]291-maria have made [me]357-carne so weak that [I]357-carne could never climb that fence . [You]291-maria are blowing up [the castle which [you]291-maria promised to [[my]357-carne baby]11527-my baby]11528-the castle which you promised to my baby ; but [you]291-maria shall not blow up [him]11527-my baby . [You]291-maria told [me]357-carne to run away , and run [I]357-carne must . Good - bye ; [I]357-carne am going to [[my]357-carne natural supporters]11530-my natural supporters . "[357-carne] [Carne]357-carne heard [her]6111-she steps as [she]6111-she fled , and [he]357-carne fancied that [he]357-carne heard therewith a mocking laugh , but it was a sob , a hysterical sob . [She]6111-she would have helped [him]357-carne , if [she]6111-she dared ; but [her]6111-she wits were gone in panic . [She]6111-she knew not of [his]357-carne shattered limbs and horrible plight ; and it flashed across [her]6111-she that this was another trick of [his]357-carne to destroy [her]6111-she and [the baby]6084-the baby , while [he]357-carne fled . [She]6111-she had proved that all [his]357-carne vows were lies . Then [Carne]357-carne made [his]357-carne mind up to die like [a man]6583-a man , for [he]357-carne saw that escape was impossible . Limping back to the fatal barrier , [he]357-carne raised [himself]357-carne to [his]357-carne full height , and stood proudly to see , as [he]357-carne put it , the last of [himself]357-carne . Not a quiver of [his]357-carne haughty features showed the bodily pain that racked [him]357-carne , nor a flinch of [his]357-carne deep eyes confessed the tumult moving in [his]357-carne mind and soul . [He]357-carne pulled out [his]357-carne watch and laid it on the top rail of the old oak fence : there was not enough light to read the time , but [he]357-carne could count the ticks [he]357-carne had to live . Suddenly hope flashed through [his]357-carne heart , like the crack of a gun , like a lightning fork a big rat was biting an elbow of the yarn where some tallow had fallen upon it . Would [he]357-carne cut it , would [he]357-carne drag it away to [his]357-carne hole ? would [he]357-carne pull it a little from its fatal end ? [He]357-carne was strong enough to do it , if [he]357-carne only understood . The fizz of saltpetre disturbed the rat , and [he]357-carne hoisted [his]357-carne tail and skipped back to [[his]357-carne home]6035-his home . The last thoughts of [this unhappy man]6115-this unhappy man went back upon [his]357-carne early days ; and things , which [he]357-carne had passed without thinking of , stood before [him]357-carne like [his]357-carne tombstone . None of [his]357-carne recent crimes came now to [his]357-carne memory to disturb it there was time enough after the body for [them]6116-them but trifles which had first depraved the mind , and slips whose repetition had made slippery the soul , like the alphabet of death , grew plain to [him]357-carne . Then [he]357-carne thought of [[his]357-carne mother]6535-his mother , and crossed [himself]357-carne , and said a little prayer to [the Virgin]6118-the virgin . [Charron]403-charron was waiting by the old yew - tree , and [Jerry]366-jerry sat trembling , with [his]366-jerry eyes upon [the castle]7643-the castle , while the black horse , roped to a branch , was mourning the scarcity of oats and the abundance of gnats . " [Pest]666-pest and the devil , but [the coast]6872-the coast is all alive ! "[1854-the frenchman] cried [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman , soothing anxiety with solid and liquid comforts . " Something has gone wrong behind the tail of everything . And there goes that big Stoobar , blazing with [[his]1854-the frenchman sordid battery]11532-his sordid battery ! Arouse [thee]11533-thee , [old Cheray]404-cheray ! The time too late is over . Those lights thrice accursed will display [[our]11534-our little boat]11535-our little boat , and [John Bull]402-john bull is rushing with a thousand sails . [The Commander]10760-the commander is mad . [They]10760-the commander will have [him]10760-the commander , and [us]11534-our too . Shall [I]1854-the frenchman dance by a rope ? It is the only dancing probable for [me]1854-the frenchman in [England]2-england . "[1854-the frenchman] " [I]1354-the old man have never expected any good to come , "[1354-the old man] [the old man]1354-the old man answered , without moving . " The curse of [the house]6709-the house is upon [the young Squire]11538-the young squire . [I]1354-the old man saw it in [his]10760-the commander eyes this morning , the same as [I]1354-the old man saw in [[his]10760-the commander father]6889-his father 's eyes , when the sun was going down the very night [he]10760-the commander died . [I]1354-the old man shall never see [him]10760-the commander more , [sir]6639-sir , nor [you]6639-sir either , nor [any other man that bides to the right side of [his]10760-the commander coffin]11541-any other man that bides to the right side of his coffin . "[1354-the old man] " Bah ! what a set [you]6639-sir are of funerals , [[you]6639-sir Englishmen]11542-you englishmen ! But if [I]1854-the frenchman thought [he]10760-the commander was in risk , [I]1854-the frenchman would stay to see the end of it . "[1854-the frenchman] " Here comes the end of it ! "[1354-the old man] [the old man]1354-the old man cried , leaping up and catching at a rugged cord of trunk , with [his]1354-the old man other hand pointing up [the hill]890-the hill . From the base of [the castle]7643-the castle a broad blaze rushed , showing window and battlement , arch and tower , as in a flicker of the Northern lights . Then up went all the length of fabric , as [a wanton child]6125-a wanton child tosses [his]6125-a wanton child [Noah]572-noah 's ark . Keep and buttress , tower and arch , mullioned window and battlement , in a fiery furnace leaped on high , like the outburst of a volcano . Then , with a roar that rocked [the earth]1037-the earth , [they]6127-they broke into a storm of ruin , sweeping the heavens with a flood of fire , and spreading [the sea]706-the sea with a mantle of blood . Following slowly in stately spires , and calmly swallowing everything , a fountain of dun smoke arose , and solemn silence filled the night . " All over now , thank [the angels]11543-the angels and [the saints]11544-the saints ! [My]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion faith , but [I]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion made up [my]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion mind to join [them]6127-they , "[6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion] cried [Charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion . " [Cheray]404-cheray , art [thou]11545-thou still alive ? The smoke is in [my]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion neck . [I]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion can not liberate [my]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion words , but the lumps must be all come down by this time , without adding to the weight of [our]11546-us poor brains . Something fell in this old tree , a long way up , as high as where the crows build . It was like a long body , with one leg and one arm . [I]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion hope it was not [the Commander]10760-the commander ; but one thing is certain [he]10760-the commander is gone to [heaven]2017-heaven . Let [us]11546-us pray that [he]10760-the commander may stop there , if [St. Peter]667-st. peter admits [a man who was selling the keys of [[his]11549-a man who was selling the keys of his country to the enemy country]1635-his country to [the enemy]6515-the enemy]11549-a man who was selling the keys of his country to the enemy . But [we]11546-us must do duty to [ourselves]11546-us , [[my]6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion Cheray]11552-my cheray . Let [us]11546-us hasten to [the sea]706-the sea , and give the signal for [the boat]1181-the boat . [La Torche]260-la torche will be a weak light after this . "[6129-charron , who had fallen , or been felled by the concussion] " [I]1354-the old man will not go . [I]1354-the old man will abide [my]1354-the old man time . "[1354-the old man] [The old man]1354-the old man staggered to a broken column of the ancient gateway which had fallen near [them]6131-them , and flung [his]1354-the old man arms around it . " [I]1354-the old man remember this since [I]1354-the old man first could toddle . The ways of [the Lord]11555-the lord are wonderful . "[1354-the old man] " Come away , [[you]1354-the old man old fool]11556-you old fool , "[1854-the frenchman] cried [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman ; " [I]1354-the old man hear the tramp of [soldiers]6702-soldiers in [the valley]704-the valley . If [they]6702-soldiers catch [you]1354-the old man here , it will be drum - head work , and [you]1354-the old man will swing before morning in [the ruins]2647-the ruins . "[1354-the old man] " [I]1354-the old man am very old . [My]1354-the old man time is short . [I]1354-the old man would liefer hang from an English beam than deal any more with [[your]1354-the old man outlandish lot]11560-your outlandish lot . "[1354-the old man] " Farewell to [thee]1354-the old man , then ! [Thou]1354-the old man art [a faithful clod]11561-a faithful clod . Here are five guineas for [thee]1354-the old man , of English stamp . [I]1354-the old man doubt if napoleons shall ever be coined in [England]2-england . "[1354-the old man] [He]1854-the frenchman was off while [he]1854-the frenchman might [a gallant Frenchman]6133-a gallant frenchman , and [an honest enemy]6134-an honest enemy ; such as [[our]6135-our country]7116-our country has respected always , and often endeavoured to turn into [fast friends]6137-fast friends . But [the old man]1354-the old man stood and watched the long gap , where for centuries [the castle of [the Carnes]271-carne]6139-the castle of the carnes had towered . And [his]1354-the old man sturdy faith was rewarded . " [I]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him am starving "[6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him] these words came feebly from [a gaunt , ragged figure that approached [him]1354-the old man]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him . " For three days [my]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him food has been forgotten ; and bad as it was , [I]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him missed it . There came a great rumble , and [my]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him walls fell down . [Ancient Jerry]668-ancient jerry , [I]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him can go no further . [I]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him am empty as a shank bone when the marrow - toast is serving . [Your]668-ancient jerry duty was to feed [me]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him , with inferior stuff at any rate . "[6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him] " No , [sir]6639-sir , no ; "[6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him] [the old servitor]6141-the old servitor was roused by the charge of neglected duty . " [Sir Parsley]579-sir parsley sugarloaf , it was no fault of [mine]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him whatever . [Squire]357-carne undertook to see to all of it [himself]357-carne . Do n't blame [me]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him , [sir]6639-sir ; do n't blame [me]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him . "[6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him] " Never mind the blame , but make it good , "[6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him] [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes answered , meagrely , for [he]1354-the old man felt as if [he]1354-the old man could never be fat again . " What do [I]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him see there ? It is like a crust of bread , but [I]6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him am too weak to stoop for it . "[6140-a gaunt , ragged figure that approached him] " Come inside the tree , [sir]6639-sir . "[1354-the old man] [The old man]1354-the old man led [him]1354-the old man , as [a grandsire]6143-a grandsire leads [a famished child]6144-a famished child . " What a shame to starve [you]6639-sir , and [you]6639-sir so hearty ! But [the Squire]8165-the squire clean forgotten it , [I]1354-the old man doubt , with [his]357-carne foreign tricks coming to this great blow - up . Here , [sir]6639-sir , here ; please to sit down a moment , while [I]1354-the old man light a candle . [[They]11567-they French chaps]11568-they french chaps are so wasteful always , and always grumbling at good English victual . Here 's enough to feed [a family]3643-a family Captain [Charron]403-charron has throwed by bread , and good mutton , and pretty near half a ham , and a bottle or so of thin nasty foreign wine . Eat away , [Sir Parsley]579-sir parsley sugarloaf ; why , it does [me]1354-the old man good to see [you]579-sir parsley sugarloaf . [You]579-sir parsley sugarloaf feeds something like [an Englishman]7125-an englishman . But [you]579-sir parsley sugarloaf know , [sir]6639-sir , it were all [your]579-sir parsley sugarloaf own fault at bottom , for coming among [them]11567-they [foreigners a - meddling]11572-foreigners a - meddling . "[1354-the old man] " [You]6639-sir are [a fine fellow]11573-a fine fellow . [You]6639-sir shall be [[my]580-mr. shargeloes head butler]11574-my head butler , "[580-mr. shargeloes] [Percival Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes replied , while [he]580-mr. shargeloes made such a meal as [he]580-mr. shargeloes never made before , and never should make again , even when [he]580-mr. shargeloes came to be [the Right Honourable [the Lord Mayor of [London]16-london]6146-the lord mayor of london]6145-the right honourable the lord mayor of london . CHAPTER LXIV [WRATH AND SORROW]669-wrath and sorrow [The two most conspicuous men of the age]6147-the two most conspicuous men of the age were saddened and cast down just now one by the natural kindly sorrow into which [all men]8437-all men live for [others]6525-others , till [others]6525-others live into it for [them]8437-all men ; and one by the petulant turns of fortune , twisting and breaking [his]580-mr. shargeloes best - woven web . [Lord Nelson]276-nelson arrived at [Springhaven]3-springhaven on Monday , to show [his]276-nelson affection for [[his]276-nelson dear old friend]6151-his dear old friend ; and [the Emperor Napoleon]6152-the emperor napoleon , at the same time , was pacing [the opposite cliffs]6153-the opposite cliffs in grief and dudgeon . [He]580-mr. shargeloes had taken [his]580-mr. shargeloes post on [some high white land]6154-some high white land , about [a league southward of [Boulogne]22-boulogne]6155-a league southward of boulogne , and with strong field - glasses , which [he]580-mr. shargeloes pettishly exchanged in doubt of their power and truth , [he]580-mr. shargeloes was scanning all [the roadways of [the shore]716-the shore]6156-the roadways of the shore and [the trackless breadths of [sea]766-sea]6158-the trackless breadths of sea . [His]580-mr. shargeloes quick brain was burning for despatches overland whether from [the coast road past [Etaples]222-etaples]6160-the coast road past etaples , or further inland by [the great route from [Paris]161-paris]6161-the great route from paris , or away to the southeast by special courier from [the Austrian]261-the austrian frontier as well as for signals out at [sea]766-sea , and the movements of [the British ships]4998-the british ships , to show that [his]580-mr. shargeloes own were coming . [He]580-mr. shargeloes had treated with disdain the suggestions of [[his]580-mr. shargeloes faithful Admiral Decres , who had feared to put the truth too plainly , that the fleet ordered up from [the west]5278-the west]622-admiral decres had failed , and with it [the Master]1020-the master 's mighty scheme . Having yet to learn the lesson that [his]580-mr. shargeloes best plans might be foiled , [he]580-mr. shargeloes was furious when doubt was cast upon [this pet design]6166-this pet design . Like a giant of a spider at the nucleus of [his]580-mr. shargeloes web , [he]580-mr. shargeloes watched the broad fan of radiant threads , and the hovering of filmy woof , but without the mild philosophy of that spider , who is versed in the very sad capriciousness of flies . Just within hearing and fain to be further , in [his]580-mr. shargeloes present state of mind were [several young officers of [the staff]6168-the staff]6167-several young officers of the staff , making little mouths at [one another]827-one another , for want of better pastime , but looking as grave , when [the mighty man]6170-the mighty man glanced round , as [schoolboys]6171-schoolboys do under [the master]1020-the master 's eye . " Send [Admiral Decres]622-admiral decres to [me]9832-the emperor , "[9832-the emperor] [the Emperor]9832-the emperor shouted , as [he]9832-the emperor laid down [his]9832-the emperor telescope and returned to [his]9832-the emperor petulant to - and - fro . In a few minutes [Admiral Decres]622-admiral decres arrived , and after a salute which was not acknowledged , walked in silence at [[his]622-admiral decres master]1021-his master 's side . [The great man]1634-the great man , talking to [himself]1634-the great man aloud , and reviling almost every one except [himself]1634-the great man , took no more notice of [[his]1634-the great man comrade]953-his comrade for some minutes than if [he]1634-the great man had been a poodle keeping pace with [him]1634-the great man . Then [he]1634-the great man turned upon [him]953-his comrade fiercely , with one hand thrown out , as if [he]1634-the great man would have liked to strike [him]953-his comrade . " What then is the meaning of all this ? "[1634-the great man] [He]1634-the great man spoke too fast for the other to catch all [his]1634-the great man words . " [You]1634-the great man have lost [me]1634-the great man three days of it . How much longer will [you]1634-the great man conceal [your]1634-the great man knowledge ? [Carne]357-carne 's scheme has failed , through treachery probably [his]357-carne own . [I]1634-the great man never liked [the man]921-the man . [He]921-the man wanted to be [the master of [me]1634-the great man of [me]1634-the great man]11576-the master of me of me ! [I]1634-the great man can do without [him]921-the man ; it is all the better , if [[my]1634-the great man fleet]10773-my fleet will come . [I]1634-the great man have three fleets , besides these . [Any one of [them]10773-my fleet]11578-any one of them would do . [They]10773-my fleet would do , if even half [[their]10773-my fleet crews]11579-their crews were dead , so long as [they]10773-my fleet disturbed [the enemy]6515-the enemy . [You]670-m. decres know where [Villeneuve]635-villeneuve is , but [you]670-m. decres will not tell [me]1634-the great man . "[1634-the great man] " [I]1634-the great man told [[your]670-m. decres Majesty]10007-your majesty what [I]1634-the great man thought , "[1634-the great man] [M. Decres]670-m. decres replied , with dignity , " but it did not please [you]670-m. decres to listen to [me]670-m. decres . Shall [I]670-m. decres now tell [[your]670-m. decres Majesty]10007-your majesty what [I]670-m. decres know ? "[670-m. decres] " Ha ! [You]670-m. decres have dared to have secret despatches ! [You]670-m. decres know more of the movements of [[my]1634-the great man fleets]11583-my fleets than [I]1634-the great man do ! [You]670-m. decres have been screening [him]635-villeneuve all along . Which of [you]670-m. decres is [the worse traitor]11584-the worse traitor ? "[1634-the great man] " [[Your]670-m. decres Majesty]10007-your majesty will regret these words . [Villeneuve]635-villeneuve and [myself]670-m. decres are devoted to [you]670-m. decres . [I]670-m. decres have not heard from [him]635-villeneuve . [I]670-m. decres have received no despatches . But in a private letter just received , which is here at [[your]670-m. decres Majesty]10007-your majesty 's service , [I]670-m. decres find these words , which [[your]670-m. decres Majesty]10007-your majesty can see . ' From [[my]670-m. decres brother]6695-my brother on [the Spanish coast]11589-the spanish coast [I]670-m. decres have just heard . [Admiral Villeneuve]635-villeneuve has sailed for [Cadiz]213-cadiz , believing [Nelson]276-nelson to be in chase of [him]635-villeneuve . [[My]670-m. decres brother]6695-my brother saw the whole fleet crowding sail southward . No doubt it is the best thing [they]11591-they could do . If [they]11591-they came across [Nelson]276-nelson , [they]11591-they would be knocked to pieces . ' [[Your]670-m. decres Majesty]10007-your majesty , that is an opinion only ; but it seems to be shared by [M. Villeneuve]671-m. villeneuve . "[670-m. decres] [Napoleon]385-napoleon 's wrath was never speechless except upon one great occasion and its outburst put every other in the wrong , even while [he]385-napoleon knew that [he]385-napoleon was in the right . [Regarding Decres]670-m. decres with a glare of fury , such as no other eyes could pour , or meet a glare as of burnished steel fired from a cannon [he]385-napoleon drove [him]385-napoleon out of every self - defence or shelter , and shattered [him]385-napoleon in the dust of [his]385-napoleon own principles . It was not the difference of rank between [them]6177-them , but the difference in the power of [their]6177-them minds , that chased like a straw before the wind the very stable senses of [the man who understood things]6178-the man who understood things . [He]385-napoleon knew that [he]385-napoleon was right , but the right was routed , and away with it flew all capacity of reason in the pitiless torrent of passion , like [a man in a barrel]6179-a man in a barrel , and the barrel in [Niagara]262-niagara . [M. Decres]670-m. decres knew not head from tail , in the rush of invective poured upon [him]670-m. decres ; but [he]670-m. decres took off [his]670-m. decres hat in soft search for [his]670-m. decres head , and to let in the compliments rained upon it . " It is good , "[9832-the emperor] replied [the Emperor]9832-the emperor , replying to [himself]9832-the emperor , as the foam of [his]9832-the emperor fury began to pass ; " [you]670-m. decres will understand , [Decres]670-m. decres , that [I]9832-the emperor am not angry , but only lament that [I]9832-the emperor have such a set of [fools]8613-fools . [You]670-m. decres are not the worst . [I]9832-the emperor have [bigger fools than [you]670-m. decres]11594-bigger fools than you . Alas that [I]9832-the emperor should confess it ! "[9832-the emperor] [Admiral Decres]622-admiral decres put [his]670-m. decres hat upon [his]670-m. decres head , for the purpose of taking it off , to acknowledge the kindness of this compliment . It was the first polite expression [he]670-m. decres had received for half an hour . And it would have been the last , if [he]670-m. decres had dared to answer . " [Villeneuve]671-m. villeneuve can not help it that [he]671-m. villeneuve is [a fool]6566-a fool , "[385-napoleon] continued [Napoleon]385-napoleon , in a milder strain ; " but [he]671-m. villeneuve owes it to [his]671-m. villeneuve rank that [he]671-m. villeneuve should not be [a coward]1885-a coward . [Nelson]276-nelson is [his]671-m. villeneuve black beast . [Nelson]276-nelson has reduced [him]671-m. villeneuve to a condition of wet pulp . [I]385-napoleon shall send [a braver man]11597-a braver man to supersede [him]671-m. villeneuve . Are French fleets forever to turn tail to [an inferior force of stupid English]11598-an inferior force of stupid english ? If [I]385-napoleon were on [the seas]11599-the seas , [I]385-napoleon would sweep [Nelson]276-nelson from [them]11599-the seas . [[Our]11600-our men]11601-our men are far braver , when [they]11601-our men learn to spread [their]11601-our men legs . As soon as [I]385-napoleon have finished with [those filthy Germans]11602-those filthy germans , [I]385-napoleon will take the command of [the fleets]11603-the fleets [myself]385-napoleon . It will be a bad day for [that bragging Nelson]276-nelson . Give [me]385-napoleon pen and paper , and send [Daru]672-daru to [me]385-napoleon . [I]385-napoleon must conquer [the Continent]54-the continent once more , [I]385-napoleon suppose ; and then [I]385-napoleon will return and deal with [England]2-england . "[385-napoleon] In a couple of hours [he]6181-his had shaped and finished the plan of a campaign the most triumphant that even [he]6181-his ever planned and accomplished . Then [his]6181-his mind became satisfied with good work , and [he]6181-his mounted [his]6181-his horse , and for the last time rode through the grandest encampment the sun has ever seen , distributing [his]6181-his calm smile , as if [his]6181-his nature were too large for tempests . On [the sacred white coast]6182-the sacred white coast , which [the greatest of Frenchmen]6183-the greatest of frenchmen should only approach as [a prisoner]10241-a prisoner , stood [a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence a man who was able to command [himself]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence in the keenest disappointment , because [he]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence combined a quick sense of humour with the power of prompt action , and was able to appreciate [his]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence own great qualities without concluding that there were no other . [His]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence face , at all times except those of hot battle , was filled with quiet sadness , as if [he]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence were sent into [the world]695-the world for some great purpose beyond [his]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence knowledge , yet surely not above [his]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence aim . Years of deep anxiety and ever urgent duty had made [him]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence look old before [his]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence time , but in no wise abated [his]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence natural force . [He]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence knew that [he]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence had duty before [him]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence still , and [he]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence felt that the only discharge was death . But now , in the tenderness of [his]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence heart , [he]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence had forgotten all about [himself]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence , and even for the moment about [[his]6185-a man of less imperious mould , and of sweet and gentle presence country]1635-his country . [Nelson]276-nelson had taken the last fond look at [the dear old friend of many changeful years]6188-the dear old friend of many changeful years , so true and so pleasant throughout every change . Though one eye had failed for the work of the brain , it still was in sympathy with [his]276-nelson heart ; and a tear shone upon either wrinkled cheek , as the uses of sadness outlast the brighter view . [He]276-nelson held [Faith]297-faith by the hand , or [she]6189-she held by [his]276-nelson , as [they]6190-they came forth , without knowing it , through nature 's demand for an open space , when the air is choked with sorrow . " [[My]276-nelson dear]6598-my dear , [you]6598-my dear must check it ; [you]6598-my dear must leave off , "[276-nelson] said [Nelson]276-nelson , although [he]276-nelson was going on [himself]276-nelson . " It is useless for [me]276-nelson to say a word to [you]6598-my dear , because [I]276-nelson am almost as bad [myself]276-nelson . But still [I]276-nelson am older , and [I]276-nelson feel that [I]276-nelson ought to be able to comfort [you]6598-my dear , if [I]276-nelson only knew the way . "[276-nelson] " [You]6598-my dear do comfort [me]6191-i , more than [I]6191-i can tell , although [you]6598-my dear do n't say anything . For [any one]6859-any one to sit here , and be sorry with [me]6191-i , makes it come a little lighter . And when it is [a man like [you]6598-my dear]11606-a man like you , [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , [I]6191-i feel a sort of love that makes [me]6191-i feel less bitter . [Mr. Twemlow]299-mr. twemlow drove [me]6191-i wild with a quantity of texts , and a great amount of talk about [a better land]11607-a better land . How would [he]299-mr. twemlow like to go to it [himself]299-mr. twemlow , [I]6191-i wonder ? There is a great hole in [my]6191-i heart , and nothing that [anybody]838-anybody says can fill it . "[6191-i] " And nothing that [any one]6859-any one can do , [[my]6193-her father 's friend dear]6598-my dear , "[6193-her father 's friend] [[[her]6191-i father]754-her father 's friend]6193-her father 's friend answered , softly , " unless it is [your]6598-my dear own good self , with the kindness of [the Lord]848-the lord to help [you]6598-my dear . One of the best things to begin with is to help [somebody else]3185-somebody else , if [you]6598-my dear can , and lead [yourself]6598-my dear away into [another person]11613-another person 's troubles . Is there [any one here]11614-any one here very miserable ? "[6193-her father 's friend] " None that [I]6193-her father 's friend can think of half so miserable as [I]6193-her father 's friend am . There is great excitement , but no misery . [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow has recovered [her]380-miss twemlow Lord Mayor the gentleman that wore that extraordinary coat oh , [I]6193-her father 's friend forgot , [you]6598-my dear were not here then . And although [he]11615-he has had a very sad time of it , [every one]1014-every one says that the total want of diet will be much better for [him]11615-he than any mere change . [I]6193-her father 's friend am ashamed to be talking of such trifles now ; but [I]6193-her father 's friend respect [that man]6903-that man , [he]11615-he was so straightforward . If [[my]6193-her father 's friend brother]6695-my brother [Frank]307-frank had been at all like [him]11615-he , [we]11619-we should never have been as [we]11619-we are this day . "[6193-her father 's friend] " [[My]6191-i dear]6598-my dear , [you]6598-my dear must not blame [poor [Frank]307-frank]11621-poor frank . [He]307-frank would not come down to the dinner because [he]307-frank hated warlike speeches . But [he]307-frank has seen the error of [his]307-frank ways . No more treasonable stuff for [him]307-frank . [He]307-frank thought it was large , and poetic , and all that , like giving [one]6539-one 's shirt to [an impostor]11623-an impostor . [All of [us]11619-we]11624-all of us make mistakes sometimes . [I]6191-i have made a great many [myself]6191-i , and have always been [the foremost to perceive them]11625-the foremost to perceive them . But [[your]6598-my dear own brave lover]11626-your own brave lover have [you]6598-my dear forgotten [him]11626-your own brave lover ? [He]11626-your own brave lover fought like [a hero]1465-a hero , [I]6191-i am told ; and nothing could save [his]11626-your own brave lover life except that [he]11626-your own brave lover wore a new - fashioned periwig . "[6191-i] " [I]6193-her father 's friend would rather not talk of [him]11626-your own brave lover now , [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , although [he]11626-your own brave lover had no periwig . [I]6193-her father 's friend am deeply thankful that [he]11626-your own brave lover escaped ; and no doubt did [his]11626-your own brave lover best , as [he]11626-your own brave lover was bound to do . [I]6193-her father 's friend try to be fair to [everybody]1350-everybody , but [I]6193-her father 's friend can not help blaming [every one]1014-every one , when [I]6193-her father 's friend come to remember how blind [we]11630-we have been . [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard must have been so blind , and [Mrs. Stubbard]393-mrs. stubbard a great deal worse , and worst of all [[his]11626-your own brave lover own aunt]7861-his own aunt , [Mrs. Twemlow]292-mrs. twemlow . Oh , [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , if [you]276-nelson had only stopped here , instead of hurrying away for more glory ! [You]276-nelson saw the whole of it ; [you]276-nelson predicted everything ; [you]276-nelson even warned [us]11630-we again in [your]276-nelson last letter ! And yet [you]276-nelson must go away , and leave [us]11630-we to [ourselves]11630-we ; and this is how the whole of it has ended . "[6193-her father 's friend] " [[My]6191-i dear child]7523-my dear child , [I]6191-i will not deny that the eye of [Nelson]276-nelson has a special gift for piercing the wiles of [the scoundrelly foe]11633-the scoundrelly foe . But [I]6191-i was under orders , and must go . [The nation]6787-the nation believed that it could not do without [me]6191-i , although there are [other men]2948-other men every bit as good , and in [their]2948-other men own opinion superior . But [the enemy]6515-the enemy has never been of that opinion ; and a great deal depends upon what [they]6515-the enemy think . And the rule has been always to send [me]6191-i where there are many kicks but [few coppers]11637-few coppers . [I]6191-i have never been known to repine . [We]11630-we all err ; but if [we]11630-we do [our]11630-we duty as [[your]7523-my dear child dear father]2734-your dear father did [his]2734-your dear father , [the Lord]848-the lord will forgive [us]11630-we , when [[our]11630-we enemies]7286-our enemies escape . When [my]6191-i time comes , as it must do soon , there will be plenty to carp at [me]6191-i ; but [I]6191-i shall not care , if [I]6191-i have done [my]6191-i best . [[Your]7523-my dear child father]6666-your father did [his]2734-your dear father best , and is happy . "[6191-i] [Faith Darling]297-faith took [his]6194-i hand again , and [her]297-faith tears were for [him]6194-i quite as much as for [herself]297-faith . " Give [me]297-faith one of the buttons of [your]6194-i coat , "[297-faith] [she]297-faith said ; " here is one that can not last till [you]6194-i get [home]788-home . "[297-faith] It was hanging by a thread , and yet [the hero]4661-the hero was very loth to part with it , though if it had parted with [him]6194-i , the chances were ten to one against [his]6194-i missing it . However , [he]6194-i conquered [himself]6194-i , but not so entirely as to let [her]297-faith cut it off . If it must go , it should be by [his]6194-i own hand . [He]6194-i pulled out a knife and cut it off , and [she]297-faith kissed it when [he]6194-i gave it to [her]297-faith . " [I]6194-i should like to do more than that , "[6194-i] [he]6194-i said , though [he]6194-i would sooner have parted with many guineas . " Is there nobody here that [I]6194-i can help , from [my]6194-i long good - will to [Springhaven]3-springhaven ? "[6194-i] " Oh , yes ! How stupid [I]297-faith am ! "[297-faith] cried [Faith]297-faith . " [I]6194-i forget [everybody]1350-everybody in [my]6194-i own trouble . There is [a poor young man with a broken heart]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart , who came to [me]6194-i this morning . [He]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart has done no harm that [I]6194-i know of , but [he]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart fell into the power of that wicked but [I]6194-i will use no harsh words , because [he]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart is gone most dreadfully to [his]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart last account . [This poor youth]11645-this poor youth said that [he]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart only cared to die , after all the things that had happened here , for [he]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart has always been fond of [[my]6194-i father]860-my father . At first [I]6194-i refused to see [him]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart , but [they]11647-they told [me]6194-i such things that [I]6194-i could not help it . [He]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart is [the son of [[our]11649-our chief man]11650-our chief man here]11648-the son of our chief man here , and [you]6194-i said what [a fine British seaman [he]11644-a poor young man with a broken heart would make]11651-a fine british seaman he would make . "[6194-i] " [I]276-nelson remember [two or three of that description]11652-two or three of that description , especially [young Dan Tugwell]282-dan . "[276-nelson] [Nelson]276-nelson had an amazing memory of [all who had served under [him]276-nelson]6196-all who had served under him , or even had wished to do so . " [I]6194-i see by [your]6194-i eyes that it is [young Tugwell]282-dan . If it will be any pleasure to [you]6194-i , [I]6194-i will see [him]282-dan , and do what [I]6194-i can for [him]282-dan . What has [he]282-dan done , [[my]6194-i dear]6598-my dear , and what can [I]6194-i do for [him]282-dan ? "[6194-i] " [He]282-dan has fallen into black disgrace , and [his]282-dan only desire is to redeem it by dying for [[his]282-dan country]1635-his country . [[His]282-dan own father]6995-his own father has refused to see [him]282-dan , although [he]282-dan was mainly the cause of it ; and [[his]282-dan mother]6535-his mother , who was [[Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow 's nurse]11657-erle twemlow 's nurse , is almost out of [her]6535-his mother mind with grief . [A braver young man]11658-a braver young man never lived , and [he]11658-a braver young man was once [the pride of [Springhaven]3-springhaven]11659-the pride of springhaven . [He]11658-a braver young man saved poor [Dolly]277-dolly from drowning , when [she]277-dolly was very young , and [the boat]1181-the boat upset . [[His]282-dan father]6889-his father chastised [him]282-dan cruelly for falling under bad influence . Then [he]282-dan ran away from [the village]768-the village , and seems to have been in French employment . But [he]282-dan was kept in the dark , and had no idea that [he]282-dan was acting against [[his]282-dan own country]8929-his own country . "[6194-i] " [He]282-dan has been [a traitor]5101-a traitor , "[276-nelson] said [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , sternly . " [I]276-nelson can not help [such a man]9073-such a man , even for [your]276-nelson sake . "[276-nelson] " [He]282-dan has not been [a traitor]5101-a traitor , but betrayed , "[297-faith] cried [Faith]297-faith ; " [he]282-dan believed that [his]282-dan only employment was to convey private letters for [the poor French prisoners , of whom [we]11668-we have so many hundreds]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds . [I]297-faith will not contend that [he]282-dan was right in that ; but still it was no very great offence . Even [you]276-nelson must have often longed to send letters to those [you]276-nelson loved in [England]2-england ; and [you]276-nelson know how hard it is in war time . But what [they]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds really wanted [him]282-dan for was to serve as [[their]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds pilot]11669-their pilot upon [this coast]3882-this coast . And the moment [he]282-dan discovered that , though [they]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds offered [him]282-dan bags of gold to do it , [he]282-dan faced [his]282-dan death like [an Englishman]7125-an englishman . [They]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds attempted to keep [him]282-dan in a stupid state with drugs , so that [he]282-dan might work like a mere machine . But [he]282-dan found out that , and would eat nothing but hard biscuit . [They]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds had [him]282-dan in one of [[their]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds shallow boats]11672-their shallow boats , or prames , as [they]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds call [them]11672-their shallow boats , which was to lead [them]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds in upon signal from [the arch - traitor]11673-the arch - traitor . This was on Saturday , Saturday night that dreadful time when [we]11674-we were all so gay . [They]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds held a pair of pistols at poor [Dan]282-dan 's head , or at least [a man]6583-a man was holding one to each of [his]282-dan ears , and [they]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds corded [his]282-dan arms , because [he]282-dan ventured to remonstrate . That was before [they]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds had even started , so [you]11676-you may suppose what [they]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds would have done to [us]11674-we . [Poor Daniel]661-poor dan made up [his]661-poor dan mind to die , and it would have eased [his]661-poor dan mind , [he]661-poor dan says now , if [he]661-poor dan had done so . But while [they]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds were waiting for the signal , which through [dear father]3257-dear father 's vigilance [they]11667-the poor french prisoners , of whom we have so many hundreds never did receive , [Dan]282-dan managed to free both [his]282-dan hands in the dark , and as soon as [he]282-dan saw [the men]826-the men getting sleepy , [he]282-dan knocked [them]826-the men both down , and jumped overboard ; for [he]282-dan can swim like a fish , or even better . [He]282-dan had very little hopes of escaping , as [he]282-dan says , and [the French]430-the french fired fifty shots after [him]282-dan . With great presence of mind , [he]282-dan gave a dreadful scream , as if [he]282-dan was shot through the head at least , then [he]282-dan flung up [his]282-dan legs , as if [he]282-dan was gone down ; but [he]282-dan swam under water for perhaps a hundred yards , and luckily the moon went behind a black cloud . Then [he]282-dan came to [a boat]6952-a boat , which had broken adrift , and although [he]282-dan did not dare to climb into [her]6952-a boat , [he]282-dan held on by [her]6952-a boat , on the further side from [them]826-the men . [She]6952-a boat was drifting away with the tide , and at last [he]282-dan ventured to get on board of [her]6952-a boat , and found a pair of oars , and was picked up at daylight by [a smuggling boat]11680-a smuggling boat running for [Newhaven]263-newhaven . [He]282-dan was landed last night , and [he]282-dan heard the dreadful news , and having plenty of money , [he]282-dan hired a post - chaise , and never stopped until [he]282-dan reached [Springhaven]3-springhaven . [He]282-dan looks worn out now ; but if [his]282-dan mind was easier , [he]282-dan would soon be as strong as ever . "[297-faith] " It is a strange story , [[my]276-nelson dear]6598-my dear , "[276-nelson] said [Nelson]276-nelson ; " but [I]276-nelson see that it has done [you]6598-my dear good to tell it , and [I]276-nelson have known [many still stranger]11682-many still stranger . But how could [he]282-dan have money , after such a hard escape ? "[276-nelson] " That shows as much as anything how brave [he]282-dan is . [He]282-dan had made up [his]282-dan mind that if [he]282-dan succeeded in knocking down [both those sentinels]11683-both those sentinels , [he]282-dan would have the bag of gold which was put for [his]282-dan reward in case of [his]282-dan steering [them]11683-both those sentinels successfully . And before [he]282-dan jumped overboard [he]282-dan snatched it up , and it helped [him]282-dan to dive and to swim under water . [He]282-dan put it in [his]282-dan flannel shirt by way of ballast , and [he]282-dan sticks to it up to the present moment . "[276-nelson] " [[My]276-nelson dear]6598-my dear , "[276-nelson] replied [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , much impressed , ' [such a man]9073-such a man deserves to be in [[my]0-i own crew]6198-my own crew . If [he]9073-such a man can show [me]0-i that bag , and stand questions , [I]0-i will send [him]9073-such a man to [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth at [my]0-i own expense , with a letter to [[my]0-i dear friend]7397-my dear friend [Captain Hardy]673-captain hardy . "[673-captain hardy] CHAPTER LXV [TRAFALGAR]264-trafalgar [Lord Nelson]276-nelson sailed from [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth on the 15th of September , in [[his]276-nelson favourite ship [the Victory]265-the victory]6200-his favourite ship the victory , to take [his]276-nelson last command . [He]276-nelson knew that [he]276-nelson never should come [home]788-home , except as a corpse for burial , but [he]276-nelson fastened [his]276-nelson mind on the work before [him]276-nelson , and neglected nothing . " A fair fight , and no favour , "[6202-the french commander - in - chief] was the only thing [he]276-nelson longed for . And this [he]276-nelson did obtain at last . [The French commander - in - chief]6202-the french commander - in - chief came forth , with all [his]6202-the french commander - in - chief mighty armament , not of [his]6202-the french commander - in - chief own desire , but goaded by imperious sneers , and stings that made [his]6202-the french commander - in - chief manhood tingle . [He]6202-the french commander - in - chief spread the sea - power of [two nations]1716-two nations in a stately crescent , double - lined as the moon is doubled when beheld through fine plate - glass a noble sight , a paramount temptation for the British tow - rope . " What a lot for [we]11685-we to take to [Spithead]31-spithead ! "[6204-the british tar] was [the British tar]6204-the british tar 's remark , as [forty ships of [the line]6045-the line and [frigates]6207-frigates]6205-forty ships of the line and frigates showed [their]6205-forty ships of the line and frigates glossy sides , and canvas bosomed with the gentle air and veined with gliding sunlight . A grander spectacle never was of [laborious man]6208-laborious man 's creation ; and the work of [the Lord]848-the lord combined to show it to the best advantage [dark headlands]6210-dark headlands in the distance standing as a massive background , long pellucid billows lifting bulk [Titanic]674-titanic , and lace - like maze , sweet air wandering from heaven , early sun come fresh from dew , all the good - will of [the world]695-the world inspiring [men]702-men to merriness . [Nelson]276-nelson was not fierce of nature , but as gentle as a lamb . [His]276-nelson great desire , as [he]276-nelson always proved , was never to destroy [[his]276-nelson enemies]871-his enemies by the number of [one man spareable]6214-one man spareable . [He]276-nelson had always been led by the force of education , confirmed by that of experience , to know that the duty of [an Englishman]7125-an englishman is to lessen the stock of [Frenchmen]1386-frenchmen ; yet [he]276-nelson never was free from regret when compelled to act up to [his]276-nelson conscience , upon a large scale . It is an old saying that nature has provided for every disease its remedy , and challenges [men]702-men to find it out , which [they]702-men are clever enough not to do . For that deadly disease [Napoleon]385-napoleon , the remedy was [Nelson]276-nelson ; and as soon as [he]276-nelson should be consumed , [another]4438-another would appear in [Wellington]266-wellington . Such is the fortune of [Britannia]489-britannia , because [she]489-britannia never boasts , but grumbles always . [The boaster]6219-the boaster soon exhausts [his]276-nelson subject ; [the grumbler]6220-the grumbler has matter that lasts for ever . [Nelson]276-nelson had much of this national virtue . " [Half of [them]11686-half of them]11686-half of them will get away , "[276-nelson] [he]276-nelson said to [Captain Blackwood]675-captain blackwood , of the Euryalus , who was come for [his]675-captain blackwood latest orders , " because of that rascally port to leeward . If the wind had held as it was last night , [we]11687-we should have had every one of [them]11686-half of them . It does seem hard , after waiting so long . And the sky looks like a gale of wind . It will blow to - night , though [I]276-nelson shall not hear it . A gale of wind with [disabled ships]11688-disabled ships means terrible destruction . Do all [you]11689-you can to save [those poor fellows]11690-those poor fellows . When [they]11690-those poor fellows are beaten , [we]11687-we must consider [their]11690-those poor fellows lives even more than [our]11687-we own , [you]11689-you know , because [we]11687-we have been the cause of it . [You]11689-you know [my]276-nelson wishes as well as [I]276-nelson do . Remember this one especially . "[276-nelson] " Good - bye , [[my]675-captain blackwood lord]6653-my lord , till the fight is over . "[675-captain blackwood] [Captain Blackwood]675-captain blackwood loved [[his]675-captain blackwood chief]1850-his chief with even more than the warm affection felt by [all the fleet for [him]1850-his chief]6222-all the fleet for him . " When [we]11687-we have got [them]11690-those poor fellows , [I]675-captain blackwood shall come back , and find [you]1850-his chief safe and glorious . "[675-captain blackwood] " God bless [you]675-captain blackwood , [Blackwood]675-captain blackwood ! "[276-nelson] [Lord Nelson]276-nelson answered , looking at [him]675-captain blackwood with a cheerful smile . " But [you]675-captain blackwood will never see [me]276-nelson alive again . "[276-nelson] [The hero of a hundred fights , who knew that this would be [his]6223-the hero of a hundred fights , who knew that this would be his last , put on his favourite ancient coat , threadbare through many a conflict with hard time and harder enemies last , put on [his]6223-the hero of a hundred fights , who knew that this would be his last , put on his favourite ancient coat , threadbare through many a conflict with hard time and harder enemies favourite ancient coat , threadbare through many a conflict with hard time and [harder enemies]6224-harder enemies]6223-the hero of a hundred fights , who knew that this would be his last , put on his favourite ancient coat , threadbare through many a conflict with hard time and harder enemies . Its beauty , like [his]6223-the hero of a hundred fights , who knew that this would be his last , put on his favourite ancient coat , threadbare through many a conflict with hard time and harder enemies own , had suffered in the cause of duty ; the gold embroidery had taken leave of absence in some places , and in others showed more fray of silk than gleam of yellow glory ; and the four stars fastened on the left breast wanted a little plate - powder sadly . But [Nelson]276-nelson was quite contented with them , and like [a child]775-a child for [he]276-nelson always kept in [his]276-nelson heart the childhood 's freshness [he]276-nelson gazed at the star [he]276-nelson was proudest of , the Star of [the Bath]6226-the bath , and through a fond smile sighed . Through the rays of that star [his]276-nelson death was coming , ere a quarter of a day should be added to [his]276-nelson life . With less pretension and air of greatness than [the captain of [a penny steamer]6228-a penny steamer now displays]6227-the captain of a penny steamer now displays , [Nelson]276-nelson went from [deck]9548-deck to [deck]9548-deck , and visited [every man]6516-every man at [quarters]5190-quarters , as if the battle hung on every one . There was [scarcely a man whom [he]276-nelson did not know , as well as [a farmer]6234-a farmer knows [his]6234-a farmer winter hands]6233-scarcely a man whom he did not know , as well as a farmer knows his winter hands ; and loud cheers rang from gun to gun when [his]276-nelson order had been answered . [His]276-nelson order was , " Reserve [your]11692-your fire until [you]11692-your are sure of every shot . "[276-nelson] Then [he]276-nelson took [his]276-nelson stand upon [the quarter - deck]6235-the quarter - deck , assured of victory , and assured that [his]276-nelson last bequest to [the British nation]6236-the british nation would be honoured sacredly about which the less [we]6237-we say the better . In this great battle , which crushed the naval power of [France]45-france , and saved [[our]6237-we land]6238-our land from further threat of inroad , [Blyth Scudamore]429-scudamore was not engaged , being still attached to [the Channel fleet]7321-the channel fleet ; but [young Dan Tugwell]282-dan bore a share , and no small share by [his]282-dan own account and that of [[his]282-dan native village]6240-his native village , which received [him]282-dan proudly when [he]282-dan came [home]788-home . Placed at a gun on [the upper deck]6242-the upper deck , on the starboard side near the mizzen - mast , [he]282-dan fought like [a Briton]4918-a briton , though dazed at first by the roar , and the smoke , and the crash of timber . [Lord Nelson]276-nelson had noticed [him]282-dan more than once , as [one of the smartest of [[his]276-nelson crew]2361-his crew]6244-one of the smartest of his crew , and had said to [him]282-dan that very morning , " For the honour of [Springhaven]3-springhaven , [Dan]282-dan , behave well in [your]282-dan first action . "[276-nelson] And [the youth]2562-the youth had never forgotten that , when the sulphurous fog enveloped [him]282-dan , and the rush of death lifted [his]282-dan curly hair , and [his]282-dan feet were sodden and [his]282-dan stockings hot with the blood of [shattered messmates]6247-shattered messmates . In the wildest of the wild pell - mell , as [the Victory]265-the victory lay like a pelted log , rolling to the storm of shot , with three ships at close quarters hurling all [their]6248-their metal at [her]6249-her , and [a fourth alongside clutched so close that muzzle]6250-a fourth alongside clutched so close that muzzle was tompion for muzzle , while the cannon - balls so thickly flew that [many sailors with good eyes]6251-many sailors with good eyes saw [them]6252-them meet in the air and shatter [one another]827-one another , an order was issued for the starboard guns on [the upper deck]6242-the upper deck to cease firing . [An eager - minded Frenchman]6255-an eager - minded frenchman , adapting [his]6255-an eager - minded frenchman desires as [a spring - board]6256-a spring - board to [his]6255-an eager - minded frenchman conclusions , was actually able to believe that [[Nelson]276-nelson 's own ship]6257-nelson 's own ship had surrendered ! [He]276-nelson must have been off [his]276-nelson head ; and [his]276-nelson inductive process was soon amended by the logic of facts , for [his]276-nelson head was off [him]276-nelson . The reason for silencing those guns was good [they]6258-they were likely to do more damage to [an English ship]6259-an english ship which lay beyond than to [the foe]3586-the foe at [the portholes]6261-the portholes . [The men who had served those guns]6262-the men who had served those guns were ordered below , to take the place of [men who never should fire a gun again]6263-men who never should fire a gun again . [Dan Tugwell]282-dan , as [he]282-dan turned to obey the order , cast a glance at [the Admiral]747-the admiral , who gave [him]282-dan a little nod , meaning , " Well done , [Dan]282-dan . "[282-dan] [Lord Nelson]276-nelson had just made a little joke , such as [he]276-nelson often indulged in , not from any carelessness about the scene around [him]276-nelson which was truly awful but simply to keep up [his]276-nelson spirits , and those of [[his]276-nelson brave and beloved companion]6265-his brave and beloved companion . [Captain Hardy]673-captain hardy , [a tall and portly man , clad in bright uniform , and advancing with a martial stride]6266-a tall and portly man , clad in bright uniform , and advancing with a martial stride , cast into shade [the mighty hero]6267-the mighty hero quietly walking at [his]673-captain hardy left side . And [Nelson]276-nelson was covered with dust from the quarter - gallery of [a pounded ship]6268-a pounded ship , which [he]276-nelson had not stopped to brush away . " Thank [God]644-god , "[282-dan] thought [Dan]282-dan , " if [those fellows in the tops]11693-those fellows in the tops , who are picking [us]11694-us off so , shoot at either of [them]11693-those fellows in the tops , [they]11693-those fellows in the tops will be sure to hit [the big man]11695-the big man first . "[282-dan] In the very instant of [his]282-dan thought , [he]282-dan saw [Lord Nelson]276-nelson give a sudden start , and then reel , and fall upon both knees , striving for a moment to support [himself]276-nelson with [his]276-nelson one hand on [the deck]6533-the deck . Then [his]276-nelson hand gave way , and [he]276-nelson fell on [his]276-nelson left side , while [Hardy]673-captain hardy , who was just before [him]282-dan , turned at the cabin ladderway , and stooped with a loud cry over [him]282-dan . [Dan]282-dan ran up , and placed [his]282-dan bare arms under the wounded shoulder , and helped to raise and set [him]282-dan on [his]282-dan staggering legs . " [I]1173-the captain hope [you]4661-the hero are not much hurt , [[my]1173-the captain lord]6653-my lord ? "[1173-the captain] said [the Captain]1173-the captain , doing [his]1173-the captain best to smile . " [They]11697-they have done for [me]4661-the hero at last , "[4661-the hero] [the hero]4661-the hero gasped . " [Hardy]673-captain hardy , [my]4661-the hero backbone is shot through . "[4661-the hero] Through the roar of battle , sobs of dear love sounded along the blood - stained deck , as [Dan]282-dan and [another seaman]6272-another seaman took the pride of [[our]6273-our nation]8218-our nation tenderly , and carried [him]282-dan down to [the orlop - deck]6275-the orlop - deck . Yet even so , in the deadly pang and draining of the life - blood , the sense of duty never failed , and the love of [country]884-country conquered death . With [his]282-dan feeble hand [he]282-dan contrived to reach the handkerchief in [his]282-dan pocket , and spread it over [his]282-dan face and breast , lest [the crew]7763-the crew should be disheartened . " [I]282-dan know [who fired that shot]11698-who fired that shot , "[282-dan] cried [Dan]282-dan , when [he]282-dan saw that [he]282-dan could help no more . " [He]276-nelson never shall live to boast of it , if [I]282-dan have to board [the French ship]11699-the french ship to fetch [him]276-nelson . "[282-dan] [He]282-dan ran back quickly to [the quarterdeck]6278-the quarterdeck , and there found [three or four others eager to give [their]6279-three or four others eager to give their lives for nelson 's death lives for [Nelson]276-nelson 's death]6279-three or four others eager to give their lives for nelson 's death . [The mizzen - top of the Redoutable]6280-the mizzen - top of the redoutable , whence the fatal shot had come , was scarcely so much as fifty feet from the starboard rail of [the Victory]265-the victory . [The men who were stationed in that top]6281-the men who were stationed in that top , although [they]6281-the men who were stationed in that top had no brass cohorn there , such as [those in the main and fore tops plied]6282-those in the main and fore tops plied , had taken many English lives , while the thick smoke surged around [them]6281-the men who were stationed in that top . For some time [they]6281-the men who were stationed in that top had worked unheeded in the louder roar of cannon , and when at last [they]6281-the men who were stationed in that top were observed , it was hard to get a fair shot at [them]6281-the men who were stationed in that top , not only from the rolling of [the entangled ships]6283-the entangled ships , and clouds of blinding vapour , but because [they]6281-the men who were stationed in that top retired out of sight to load , and only came forward to catch [their]6281-the men who were stationed in that top aim . However , by the exertions of [[our]6284-our marines who should have been at [them]6281-the men who were stationed in that top long ago [these sharp - shooters from the coign of vantage]6286-these sharp - shooters from the coign of vantage]6285-our marines who should have been at them long ago these sharp - shooters from the coign of vantage were now reduced to [three brave fellows]6287-three brave fellows . [They]6287-three brave fellows had only done [their]6287-three brave fellows duty , and perhaps had no idea how completely [they]6287-three brave fellows had done it ; but naturally enough [[our]6284-our men]11601-our men looked at [them]6287-three brave fellows as if [they]6287-three brave fellows were " too bad for hanging . "[6287-three brave fellows] Smoky as the air was , [the three men]6289-the three men saw that a very strong feeling was aroused against [them]6287-three brave fellows , and that [none of [their]6287-three brave fellows own side]6290-none of their own side was at hand to back [them]6287-three brave fellows up . And the language of the English though [they]6289-the three men could not understand it was clearly that of bitter condemnation . [The least resolute of [them]6289-the three men]6291-the least resolute of them became depressed by this , being doubtless [a Radical who had been taught that Vox populi]6292-a radical who had been taught that vox populi is [Vox Dei]676-vox dei . [He]6292-a radical who had been taught that vox populi endeavoured , therefore , to slide down the rigging , but was shot through the heart , and dead before [he]6292-a radical who had been taught that vox populi had time to know it . At the very same moment [the most desperate villain of the three as [we]6284-our should call [him]6292-a radical who had been taught that vox populi or the most heroic of [these patriots]6294-these patriots as [the French historians]6295-the french historians describe [him]6292-a radical who had been taught that vox populi]6293-the most desperate villain of the three as we should call him or the most heroic of these patriots as the french historians describe him popped forward and shot [a worthy Englishman , who was shaking [his]6296-a worthy englishman , who was shaking his fist instead of pointing his gun fist instead of pointing [his]6296-a worthy englishman , who was shaking his fist instead of pointing his gun gun]6296-a worthy englishman , who was shaking his fist instead of pointing his gun . Then [an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop , with [his]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop legs spread out as comfortably as if [he]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop had [his]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop Sunday dinner on [the spit before [him]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop]6298-the spit before him , shouted " That 's [him]6300-the man who had fired , [boys that glazed hat beggar]11700-boys that glazed hat beggar ! Have at [him]6300-the man who had fired all together , next time [he]6300-the man who had fired comes forrard . "[6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop] As [he]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop spoke , [he]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop fell dead , with [his]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop teeth in [his]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop throat , from the fire of [the other Frenchman]6299-the other frenchman . But the carbine dropped from [the man who had fired]6300-the man who had fired , and [his]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop body fell dead as the one [he]6297-an old quartermaster , who was standing on the poop had destroyed , for [a sharp little Middy]6301-a sharp little middy , behind [the quartermaster]6302-the quartermaster , sent a bullet through the head , as the hand drew trigger . [The slayer of [Nelson]276-nelson]6303-the slayer of nelson remained alone , and [he]6303-the slayer of nelson kept back warily , where none could see [him]6303-the slayer of nelson . " All of [you]6305-the men on the quarter - deck and poop fire , quick one after other , "[282-dan] cried [Dan]282-dan , who had picked up [a loaded musket , and was kneeling in the embrasure of a gun]6304-a loaded musket , and was kneeling in the embrasure of a gun ; " fire so that [he]6303-the slayer of nelson may tell the shots ; that will fetch [him]6303-the slayer of nelson out again . Sing out first , ' There [he]6303-the slayer of nelson is ! ' as if [you]6305-the men on the quarter - deck and poop saw [him]6303-the slayer of nelson . "[282-dan] [The men on the quarter - deck and poop]6305-the men on the quarter - deck and poop did so , and [the Frenchman , who was watching through a hole]6306-the frenchman , who was watching through a hole , came forward for a safe shot while [they]6305-the men on the quarter - deck and poop were loading . [He]6306-the frenchman , who was watching through a hole pointed the long gun which had killed [Nelson]276-nelson at [the smart young officer on the poop]6307-the smart young officer on the poop , but the muzzle flew up ere [he]6306-the frenchman , who was watching through a hole pulled the trigger , and leaning forward [he]6306-the frenchman , who was watching through a hole fell dead , with [his]6306-the frenchman , who was watching through a hole legs and arms spread , like a jack for oiling axles . [Dan]282-dan had gone through some small - arm drill in the fortnight [he]282-dan spent at [Portsmouth]69-portsmouth , and [his]282-dan eyes were too keen for the bull's - eye . With a rest for [his]282-dan muzzle [he]282-dan laid it truly for the spot where [the Frenchman]1854-the frenchman would reappear ; with extreme punctuality [he]282-dan shot [him]1854-the frenchman in the throat ; and [the gallant man who deprived [the world of]6310-the world of [Nelson]276-nelson]6309-the gallant man who deprived the world of nelson was thus despatched to a better one , three hours in front of [[his]6309-the gallant man who deprived the world of nelson victim]6311-his victim . [CHAPTER LXVI THE LAST BULLETIN To Britannia]489-britannia this was but feeble comfort , even if [she]6312-she heard of it . [She]6312-she had lost [[her]6312-she pet hero]6313-her pet hero , [the simplest and dearest of all the thousands [she]6312-she has borne and nursed]6314-the simplest and dearest of all the thousands she has borne and nursed , and for every penny [she]6312-she had grudged [him]6313-her pet hero in the flesh , [she]6312-she would lay a thousand pounds upon [his]6313-her pet hero bones . To put it more poetically , [her]6312-she smiles were turned to tears which cost [her]6312-she something and the laurel drooped in the cypress shade . [The hostile fleet]6315-the hostile fleet was destroyed ; brave [France]45-france would never more come out of [harbour]6316-harbour to contend with [England]2-england ; the foggy fear of invasion was like a morning fog dispersed ; and yet the funds the pulse of [England]2-england fell at the loss of that one defender . It was a gloomy evening , and come time for [good people]7883-good people to be in - doors , when the big news reached [Springhaven]3-springhaven . Since [the Admiral]747-the admiral slept in [the green churchyard]6319-the green churchyard , with no despatch to receive or send , the importance of [Springhaven]3-springhaven had declined in all opinion except [its]3-springhaven own , and even [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard could not keep it up . When [the Squire]8165-the squire was shot , and [Master Erle]296-mr. erle as well , and [Carne Castle]271-carne went higher than a lark could soar , and [folk]6321-folk were fools enough to believe that [Boney]304-boney would dare put [his]304-boney foot down there , [John Prater]358-john prater had done a most wonderful trade , and never [a man who could lay [his]6322-a man who could lay his tongue justly with the pens that came spluttering from london tongue justly with the pens that came spluttering from [London]16-london]6322-a man who could lay his tongue justly with the pens that came spluttering from london had any call for a fortnight together to go to bed sober at [his]6322-a man who could lay his tongue justly with the pens that came spluttering from london own expense . But this bright season ended quite as suddenly as it had begun ; and when these great " hungers "[6323-those veterans were entitled who dealt most freely with the marvellous] as [those veterans were entitled who dealt most freely with the marvellous]6323-those veterans were entitled who dealt most freely with the marvellous had laid [their]6323-those veterans were entitled who dealt most freely with the marvellous heads together to produce and confirm another guinea 's worth of fiction , the [London]16-london press would have none of it . Public interest had rushed into another channel ; and [the men who had thriven for a fortnight on [their]6324-the men who had thriven for a fortnight on their tongues tongues]6324-the men who had thriven for a fortnight on their tongues were driven to employ [them]6324-the men who had thriven for a fortnight on their tongues on [their]6324-the men who had thriven for a fortnight on their tongues hands again . But now , on the sixth of November , a new excitement was in store for [them]6324-the men who had thriven for a fortnight on their tongues . The calm obscurity of night flowed in , through the trees that belonged to [Sir Francis]274-sir francis now , and along [[his]274-sir francis misty meadows]6325-his misty meadows ; and the only sound in [the village lane]6326-the village lane was the murmur of [the brook beside]6327-the brook beside [it]6326-the village lane , or the gentle sigh of the retiring seas . [Boys of age enough to make much noise , or at least to prolong it after nightfall]6328-boys of age enough to make much noise , or at least to prolong it after nightfall , were away in [the fishing - boats]6329-the fishing - boats , receiving whacks almost as often as [they]6328-boys of age enough to make much noise , or at least to prolong it after nightfall needed [them]6329-the fishing - boats ; for those times unlike these were equal to [their]6328-boys of age enough to make much noise , or at least to prolong it after nightfall fundamental duties . In [the winding lane outside [the grounds of [the Hall]6574-the hall]6331-the grounds of the hall]6330-the winding lane outside the grounds of the hall , and shaping [its]6330-the winding lane outside the grounds of the hall convenience naturally by that of [the more urgent brook]6333-the more urgent brook , [a man to show what the times were come to]6334-a man to show what the times were come to had lately set up [a shoeing forge]6335-a shoeing forge . [He]6334-a man to show what the times were come to had done it on the strength of [the troopers]6336-the troopers ' horses coming down [the hill]890-the hill so fast , and often with [their]6336-the troopers cogs worn out , yet going as hard as if [they]6336-the troopers had no knees , or at least none belonging to [[their]6336-the troopers riders]6338-their riders . And although [he]6334-a man to show what the times were come to was not [a Springhaven man]6339-a springhaven man , [he]6334-a man to show what the times were come to had been allowed to marry [a Springhaven woman]6340-a springhaven woman , [one of [the Capers up [the hill]890-the hill]6342-the capers up the hill]6341-one of the capers up the hill ; and [John Prater]358-john prater who was akin to [him]6334-a man to show what the times were come to by marriage , and perhaps had an eye to the inevitable ailment of [a man whose horse is ailing backed up [his]6334-a man to show what the times were come to daring scheme so strongly that [the Admiral , anxious for the public good]6345-the admiral , anxious for the public good , had allowed [this smithy]6346-this smithy to be set up [here]6711-here]6344-a man whose horse is ailing backed up his daring scheme so strongly that the admiral , anxious for the public good , had allowed this smithy to be set up here . [John Keatch]677-john keatch was [the man who established this , of [the very same family still thriving in [West Middlesex]267-west middlesex which for the service of [the state]8216-the state]6349-the very same family still thriving in west middlesex which for the service of the state supplied [an official whose mantle it is now found hard to fill]6351-an official whose mantle it is now found hard to fill]6348-the man who established this , of the very same family still thriving in west middlesex which for the service of the state supplied an official whose mantle it is now found hard to fill ; and [the blacksmith]6352-the blacksmith was known as " [Jack Ketch "]678-johnny[6352-the blacksmith] in [the village]768-the village , while [[his]6352-the blacksmith forge]6354-his forge was becoming the centre of news . [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard employed [him]6352-the blacksmith for battery uses , and finding [his]6352-the blacksmith swing - shutters larger than those of [Widow Shanks]305-widow shanks , and more cheaply lit up by the glow of [the forge]6355-the forge , was now beginning , in spite of [her]6356-your remonstrance , to post all [his]6352-the blacksmith very big proclamations there . " Rouse up [your]6356-your fire , [Ketch]678-johnny , "[6352-the blacksmith] [he]6352-the blacksmith said that evening , as [he]6352-the blacksmith stood at the door of [the smithy]6357-the smithy , with [half a dozen of [[his]6352-the blacksmith children]1659-his children at [his]6352-the blacksmith heels]6358-half a dozen of his children at his heels . " Bring a dozen clout - nails ; here 's a tremendous piece of news ! "[6352-the blacksmith] [The blacksmith]6352-the blacksmith made a blaze with a few strokes of [his]6352-the blacksmith bellows , and swung [his]6352-the blacksmith shutter forward , so that all might read . " GREAT AND GLORIOUS VICTORY . [Twenty line - of - battle ships]11701-twenty line - of - battle ships destroyed or captured . [Lord Nelson]276-nelson shot dead . God save [the King]6893-the king ! "[6352-the blacksmith] " Keep [your]6356-your fire up . [I]1173-the captain 'll pay a shilling for the coal , "[1173-the captain] cried [the Captain]1173-the captain , in the flush of excitement . " Bring out [your]6356-your cow 's horn , and go and blow it at the corner . And that drum [you]6356-your had to mend , [[my]1173-the captain boy]9298-my boy and [girl]11704-girl will beat it . [Jack]678-johnny , run up to the battery , and tell [them]6363-the readers to blaze away for [their]6363-the readers very lives . "[1173-the captain] In less than five minutes all [the village]768-the village was there , with [the readers]6363-the readers put foremost , all reading together at the top of [their]6363-the readers voices , for the benefit of the rest . Behind [them]6363-the readers stood [Polly Cheeseman]291-maria , peeping , with the glare of the fire on [her]291-maria sad pale face and the ruddy cheeks of [[her]291-maria infant]4639-her infant . " Make way for [Widow Carne]679-widow carne , and [the young Squire Carne]11705-the young squire carne , "[291-maria] the loud voice of [Captain Zeb]337-captain zeb commanded ; " [any man as stands afront of [her]6365-her]11706-any man as stands afront of her will have [me]337-captain zeb upon [him]11706-any man as stands afront of her . Now , [ma'am]6642-ma'am , stand forth , and let [them]6366-them look at [you]6642-ma'am . "[337-captain zeb] This was a sudden thought of [Captain Tugwell]337-captain zeb 's ; but it fixed [her]6365-her rank among [them]6366-them , as the order of [the King]6893-the king might . The strong sense of justice , always ready in [Springhaven]3-springhaven , backed up [her]6365-her right to be what [she]6365-her had believed [herself]6365-her , and would have been , but for foul deceit and falsehood . And if [the proud spirit of Carne]6368-the proud spirit of carne ever wandered around [the ancestral property]6369-the ancestral property , it would have received in [the next generation]6370-the next generation a righteous shock at descrying in large letters , well picked out with shade : " [Caryl Carne]356-carne , [Grocer]11708-grocer and [Butterman]680-butterman , [Cheese - monger]11709-cheese - monger , [Dealer in Bacon and Sausages]11710-dealer in bacon and sausages . Licensed to sell Tea , Coffee , Snuff , Pepper , and Tobacco . "[291-maria] [For Cheeseman]291-maria raised [his]337-captain zeb head again , with the spirit of [a true British tradesman]6371-a true british tradesman , as soon as the nightmare of traitorous plots and contraband imports was over . [Captain Tugwell]337-captain zeb on [his]337-captain zeb behalf led the fishing fleet against that renegade [La Liberte]532-la liberte , and casting [the foreigners]6372-the foreigners overboard , [they]6373-they restored [her]532-la liberte integrity as [the London Trader]1507-the london trader . [Mr. Cheeseman]301-mr. cheeseman shed a tear , and put on a new apron , and entirely reformed [his]301-mr. cheeseman political views , which had been loose and Whiggish . Uprightness of the most sensitive order that which has slipped and strained its tendons stamped all [his]301-mr. cheeseman dealings , even in the butter line ; and facts having furnished a creditable motive for [his]301-mr. cheeseman rash reliance upon [his]301-mr. cheeseman own cord , [he]301-mr. cheeseman turned amid applause to the pleasant pastimes of [a smug church - warden]6375-a smug church - warden . And when [he]301-mr. cheeseman was wafted to a still sublimer sphere , [[his]301-mr. cheeseman grandson]6376-his grandson carried on the business well . Having spread the great news in this striking manner , [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard though growing very bulky now with good living , ever since [his]391-captain stubbard pay was doubled set off at a conscientious pace against [the stomach of [the hill]890-the hill]6377-the stomach of the hill , lest haply [the Hall]6574-the hall should feel aggrieved at hearing all this noise and having to wonder what the reason was . [He]301-mr. cheeseman knew , and was grateful at knowing , that [Carne]356-carne 's black crime and devilish plot had wrought an entire revulsion in the candid but naturally too soft mind of [the author of the Harmodiad]6380-the author of the harmodiad . [Sir Francis]274-sir francis was still of a liberal mind , and still admired [his]274-sir francis own works . But forgetting that [nobody]843-nobody read [them]6382-them , [he]274-sir francis feared the extensive harm [they]6382-them might produce , although [he]274-sir francis was now resolved to write even better in the opposite direction . On the impulse of literary conscience , [he]274-sir francis held a council with [the gardener Swipes]6383-the gardener swipes , as to the best composition of bonfire for the consumption of poetry . [Mr. Swipes]309-mr. swipes recommended dead pea - haulm , with the sticks left in it to ensure a draught . Then [the poet in [the garden]6549-the garden]6384-the poet in the garden with a long bean - stick administered fire to the whole edition , not only of the Harmodiad , but also of the Theiodemos , [his]274-sir francis later and even grander work . [Persons incapable of lofty thought]6386-persons incapable of lofty thought attributed this the most sage and practical of all forms of palinode to no higher source than the pretty face and figure , and sweet patriotism , of [Lady Alice]681-lady alice , [the youngest sister of [Lord Dashville]513-lord dashville]6387-the youngest sister of lord dashville . And subsequent facts , to some extent , confirmed this interpretation . [The old house]6388-the old house looked gloomy and dull of brow , with only three windows showing light , as stout [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard , with [his]391-captain stubbard short sword swinging from the bulky position where [his]391-captain stubbard waist had been , strode along [the winding of [the hill]890-the hill]6389-the winding of the hill towards the door . At a sharp corner , under some trees , [he]391-captain stubbard came almost shoulder to shoulder with [a tall man]2928-a tall man striking into [the road]1063-the road from a foot - path . [The Captain]1173-the captain drew [his]1173-the captain sword , for [his]1173-the captain nerves had been flurried ever since the great explosion , which laid [him]1173-the captain on [his]1173-the captain back among [his]1173-the captain own cannon . " [A friend]828-a friend , "[893-the other] cried [the other]893-the other , " and [a great admirer of [your]1173-the captain valour]11712-a great admirer of your valour , [Captain]7734-captain , but not a worthy object for its display . "[893-the other] " [[My]1173-the captain dear friend]7397-my dear friend [Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes ! "[1173-the captain] replied [the Captain]1173-the captain , a little ashamed of [his]1173-the captain own vigilance . " How are [you]7397-my dear friend , [[my]1173-the captain dear sir]10069-my dear sir ? and how is the system ? "[1173-the captain] " The system will never recover from the tricks that [infernal Carne]356-carne has played with it . But never mind that , if the intellect survives ; [we]11716-we all owe a debt to [[our]11716-we country]7116-our country . [I]893-the other have met [you]7397-my dear friend in the very nick of time . Yesterday was [Guy Fawkes]510-guy fawkes ' Day , and [I]893-the other wanted to be married then ; but [the people]8901-the people were not ready . [I]893-the other intend to have it now on New - Year 's Day , because then [I]893-the other shall always remember the date . [I]893-the other am going up here to make a strange request , and [I]893-the other want [you]7397-my dear friend to say that it is right and proper . An opinion from [a distinguished sailor]11719-a distinguished sailor will go a long way with [the daughters of [an Admiral]6503-an admiral]7467-the daughters of an admiral . [I]893-the other want [the young ladies]2182-the young ladies to be [[my]893-the other bridesmaids]11723-my bridesmaids and then for [the little ones]4031-the little ones , [[your]7397-my dear friend Maggy]11725-your maggy and [[your]7397-my dear friend [Kitty]347-kitty]11726-your kitty . [I]893-the other am bound to go to [London]16-london for a month to - morrow , and then [I]893-the other could order all the bracelets and the brooches , if [I]893-the other were only certain who [the blessed four]11727-the blessed four would be . "[893-the other] " [I]1173-the captain never had [any bridesmaids]11728-any bridesmaids [myself]1173-the captain , and [I]1173-the captain do n't know anything about [them]11728-any bridesmaids . [I]1173-the captain thought that [the ladies]6733-the ladies were [the people to settle that]11730-the people to settle that . "[1173-the captain] " [The ladies]6733-the ladies are glad to be relieved of the expense , and [I]580-mr. shargeloes wish to start well , "[580-mr. shargeloes] replied [Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes . " Why are [ninety - nine men]11732-ninety - nine men out of [a hundred henpecked]11733-a hundred henpecked ? "[580-mr. shargeloes] " [I]1173-the captain am sure [I]1173-the captain do n't know , except that [they]11732-ninety - nine men ca n't help it . But have [you]1173-the captain heard the great news of this evening ? "[1173-the captain] " The reason is , "[6396-the member of the corporation] continued [the member of [the Corporation]4493-the corporation]6396-the member of the corporation , " that [they]11732-ninety - nine men begin with being [nobodies]11734-nobodies . [They]11732-ninety - nine men leave the whole management of [their]11732-ninety - nine men weddings to [the women]6658-the women , and [they]11732-ninety - nine men never recover the reins . [Miss Twemlow]380-miss twemlow is [one of the most charming of [her]380-miss twemlow sex]11736-one of the most charming of her sex ; but [she]380-miss twemlow has a decided character , which properly guided will be admirable . But to give it the lead at the outset would be fatal to future happiness . Therefore [I]6396-the member of the corporation take this affair upon [myself]6396-the member of the corporation . [I]6396-the member of the corporation pay for it all , and [I]6396-the member of the corporation mean to do it all . "[6396-the member of the corporation] " What things [you]1173-the captain do learn in [London]16-london ! "[1173-the captain] [the Captain]1173-the captain answered , with a sigh . " Oh , if [I]1173-the captain had only had the money but it is too late to talk of that . Once more , have [you]1173-the captain heard the news ? "[1173-the captain] " About the great battle , and the death of [Nelson]276-nelson ? Yes , [I]1173-the captain heard of all that this morning . But [I]1173-the captain left it to come in proper course from [you]1173-the captain . Now here [we]6399-the two sisters , dressed in the deepest mourning , and pale with long sorrow and loneliness are ; mind [you]1173-the captain back [me]1173-the captain up . [The Lord Mayor]682-the lord mayor is coming to be [[my]1173-the captain best man]11737-my best man . "[1173-the captain] [The two sisters , dressed in the deepest mourning , and pale with long sorrow and loneliness]6399-the two sisters , dressed in the deepest mourning , and pale with long sorrow and loneliness , looked wholly unfit for festive scenes ; and as soon as [they]6399-the two sisters , dressed in the deepest mourning , and pale with long sorrow and loneliness heard of this new distress the loss of [[[their]6399-the two sisters , dressed in the deepest mourning , and pale with long sorrow and loneliness father]1935-their father 's dearest friend]6401-their father 's dearest friend , and [[their]6399-the two sisters , dressed in the deepest mourning , and pale with long sorrow and loneliness own beloved hero]6402-their own beloved hero [they]6399-the two sisters , dressed in the deepest mourning , and pale with long sorrow and loneliness left [the room]6860-the room , to have a good cry together , while [[their]6399-the two sisters , dressed in the deepest mourning , and pale with long sorrow and loneliness brother]3396-their brother entertained [the visitors]1124-the visitors . " It ca n't be done now , "[580-mr. shargeloes] [Mr. Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes confessed ; " and after all , [Eliza]374-eliza is [the proper person]11738-the proper person . [I]580-mr. shargeloes must leave that to [her]374-eliza , but nothing else that [I]580-mr. shargeloes can think of . There ca n't be much harm in [my]580-mr. shargeloes letting [her]374-eliza do that . "[580-mr. shargeloes] It was done by [a gentleman]863-a gentleman after all , for [the worthy Rector]6407-the worthy rector did it . [The bride]5597-the bride would liefer have dispensed with [bridesmaids]6409-bridesmaids so much fairer than [herself]5597-the bride , and although unable to advance that reason , found [fifty others]6410-fifty others against asking [them]6409-bridesmaids . But [[her]5597-the bride father]754-her father had set [his]754-her father mind upon it , and together with [[his]754-her father wife]6501-his wife so pressed the matter that [Faith]297-faith and [Dolly]277-dolly , much against [their]6413-their will , consented to come out of mourning for a day , but not into gay habiliments . [The bride]5597-the bride was attired wonderfully , stunningly , carnageously as [Johnny]678-johnny , just gifted with [his]678-johnny commission , and thereby with much slang , described [her]5597-the bride ; and in truth [she]5597-the bride carried [her]5597-the bride bunting well , as [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard told [[his]391-captain stubbard wife]6501-his wife , and [Captain Tugwell]337-captain zeb confirmed it . But the eyes of [everybody with half an eye]6416-everybody with half an eye followed the two forms in silver - grey . That was the nearest approach to brightness [those lovers of [[their]6417-those lovers of their father father]1935-their father]6417-those lovers of their father allowed [themselves]6417-those lovers of their father , within five months of [his]754-her father tragic death ; though if [the old Admiral]7767-the old admiral could have looked down from the main - top , probably [he]7767-the old admiral would have shouted , " No flags at half - mast for [me]7767-the old admiral , [[my]7767-the old admiral pets]11739-my pets ! "[7767-the old admiral] [Two young men with melancholy glances]6420-two young men with melancholy glances followed [these fair bridesmaids]6421-these fair bridesmaids , being tantalized by these nuptial rites , because [they]6420-two young men with melancholy glances knew no better . [One of [them]6420-two young men with melancholy glances]6422-one of them hoped that [his]754-her father time would come , when [he]754-her father had pushed [his]754-her father great discovery ; and if the art of photography had been known , [his]754-her father face would have been [his]754-her father fortune . For [he]754-her father bore at the very top of it the seal and stamp of [his]754-her father patent the manifest impact of a bullet , diffracted by the power of Pong . The roots of [his]754-her father hair the terminus of blushes , according to [all good novelists]6423-all good novelists had served an even more useful purpose , by enabling [him]754-her father to blush again . Strengthened by [Pong]683-pong , [they]6420-two young men with melancholy glances had defied the lead , and deflected it into a shallow channel , already beginning to be overgrown by the aid of that same potent drug . [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow looked little the worse for [his]473-twemlow wound ; to [a lady]6528-a lady perhaps , to [a man of science]6425-a man of science certainly , more interesting than [he]473-twemlow had been before . As [he]473-twemlow gazed at [the bride all bespangled with gold]6426-the bride all bespangled with gold , [he]473-twemlow felt that [he]473-twemlow had in [his]473-twemlow trunk the means of bespangling [[his]473-twemlow bride]6427-his bride with diamonds . But the worst of it was that [he]473-twemlow must wait , and fight , and perhaps get killed , before [he]473-twemlow could settle in life and make [his]473-twemlow fortune . As [an officer of [a marching regiment , ordered to rejoin immediately]6429-a marching regiment , ordered to rejoin immediately]6428-an officer of a marching regiment , ordered to rejoin immediately , [he]473-twemlow must flesh [his]473-twemlow sword in lather first for [he]473-twemlow had found no razor strong enough and postpone the day of riches till the golden date of peace . [The other young man]6430-the other young man had no solace of wealth , even in the blue distance , to whisper to [his]6430-the other young man troubled heart . Although [he]6430-the other young man was [a real " Captain Scuddy]11740-a real " captain scuddy "[6430-the other young man] now , being posted to [the Danae , 42 - gun frigate]6431-the danae , 42 - gun frigate , the capacity of [his]6430-the other young man cocked hat would be tried by no shower of gold impending . For mighty dread of [the Union - jack]7945-the union - jack had fallen upon [the tricolor]6433-the tricolor ; that gallant flag perceived at last that its proper flight was upon [dry land]7336-dry land , where as yet there was none to flout it . [Trafalgar]264-trafalgar had reduced by 50 per cent . [the British sailor]6435-the british sailor 's chance of prize - money . Such computations were not , however , the chief distress of [Scudamore]429-scudamore . The happiness of [his]473-twemlow fair round face was less pronounced than usual , because [he]473-twemlow had vainly striven for an interview with [[his]473-twemlow loved one]6436-his loved one . With all [her]6436-his loved one faults [he]473-twemlow loved [her]6436-his loved one still , and longed to make them all [his]473-twemlow own . [He]473-twemlow could not help being sadly shocked by [her]6436-his loved one fatal coquetry with [the traitor Carne]356-carne , and slippery conduct to [[his]473-twemlow own poor self]6437-his own poor self . But love in [his]473-twemlow faithful heart maintained that [she]6436-his loved one had already atoned for that too bitterly and too deeply ; and the settled sorrow of [her]6436-his loved one face , and listless submission of [her]6436-his loved one movements , showed that [she]6436-his loved one was now [a very different Dolly]6438-a very different dolly . [Faith]297-faith , who had always been grave enough , seemed gaiety itself in comparison with [[her]297-faith younger sister]6439-her younger sister , once so gay . In [their]6440-them simple dresses grey jaconet muslin , sparely trimmed with lavender and wearing no jewel or ornament , but a single snow - drop in the breast , [the lovely bridesmaids]6441-the lovely bridesmaids looked as if [they]6440-them defied [all the world]2574-all the world to make [them]6441-the lovely bridesmaids [brides]6443-brides . But [the Rector]909-the rector would not let [them]6440-them off from coming to the breakfast party , and with the well - bred sense of fitness [they]6440-them obeyed [his]909-the rector bidding . [Captain Stubbard]391-captain stubbard [whose jokes had missed fire too often to be satisfied with a small touch - hole]6445-whose jokes had missed fire too often to be satisfied with a small touch - hole now was broadly facetious at [their]6440-them expense ; and [Johnny]678-johnny , returning thanks for [them]6440-them , surprised [the good company]11326-the good company by [his]678-johnny manly tone , and contempt of life before beginning it . This invigorated [Scudamore]429-scudamore , by renewing [his]429-scudamore faith in human nature as a thing beyond calculation . [He]429-scudamore whispered a word or so to [[his]429-scudamore friend]1450-his friend [Johnny]678-johnny while [Mr.]6448-mr. and [Mrs. Shargeloes]684-mrs. shargeloes were bowing farewell from the windows of [a great family coach from [London]16-london , which [the Lord Mayor]10657-the lord mayor had lent [them]6440-them]6449-a great family coach from london , which the lord mayor had lent them , to make up for not coming . For come [he]429-scudamore could not though [he]429-scudamore longed to do so , and all [Springhaven]3-springhaven expected [him]429-scudamore on account of the great preparations in hand for the funeral of [Lord Nelson]276-nelson . " [[Thy]7259-the boy servant]11741-thy servant will see to it , "[7259-the boy] [the boy]7259-the boy replied , with a wink at [[his]7259-the boy sisters]6452-his sisters , whom [he]7259-the boy was to lead [home]788-home ; for [Sir Francis]274-sir francis had made [his]274-sir francis way down to [the beach]776-the beach , to meditate [his]274-sir francis new poem , [Theriodemos]685-theriodemos . " [His]274-sir francis behaviour , "[277-dolly] thought [Dolly]277-dolly , as [she]277-dolly put on [her]277-dolly cloak , " has been perfect . How thankful [I]277-dolly feel for it ! [He]274-sir francis never cast one glance at [me]277-dolly . [He]274-sir francis quite enters into [my]277-dolly feelings towards [him]274-sir francis . But how much more credit to [his]274-sir francis mind than to [his]274-sir francis heart ! "[277-dolly] [Scudamore]429-scudamore , at a wary distance , kept [his]429-scudamore eyes upon [her]277-dolly , as if [she]277-dolly had been a French frigate gliding under [strong land batteries , from which [he]429-scudamore must try to cut [her]277-dolly out]6455-strong land batteries , from which he must try to cut her out . Presently [he]429-scudamore saw that [[his]429-scudamore good friend]6456-his good friend [Johnny]678-johnny had done [him]429-scudamore the service requested . At a fork of [the path leading to [the Hall]6574-the hall]6457-the path leading to the hall , [Miss Dolly]6459-miss dolly departed towards the left upon some errand among the trees , while [[her]6459-miss dolly brother]6460-her brother and [sister]6461-sister went on towards [the house]6709-the house . Forgetting the dignity of [a Post - Captain]6463-a post - captain , [the gallant Scuddy]328-captain scuddy made a cut across the grass , as if [he]328-captain scuddy were playing [[prisoner]6464-prisoner 's base]6465-prisoner 's base with [the boys at [Stonnington]32-stonnington]8016-the boys at stonnington , and intercepted the fair prize in [a bend of [the brook]710-the brook]6467-a bend of the brook , where the winter sun was nursing [the first primrose]6469-the first primrose . " [You]328-captain scuddy , [Captain Scudamore]578-captain scudamore ! "[6470-the bridesmaid] said [the bridesmaid]6470-the bridesmaid , turning as if [she]6470-the bridesmaid could never trust [her]6470-the bridesmaid eyes again . " [You]328-captain scuddy must have lost [your]328-captain scuddy way . [This path]2595-this path leads nowhere . "[6470-the bridesmaid] " If it only leads to [you]328-captain scuddy , that is all that [I]6470-the bridesmaid could wish for . [I]6470-the bridesmaid am content to go to nothing , if [I]6470-the bridesmaid may only go with [you]328-captain scuddy . "[6470-the bridesmaid] " [[My]277-dolly brother]6695-my brother sent [me]277-dolly , "[277-dolly] said [Dolly]277-dolly , looking down , with more colour on [her]277-dolly cheeks than [they]6471-they had owned for months , and the snow - drop quivering on [her]277-dolly breast , " to search for a primrose or two for [him]6695-my brother to wear when [he]6695-my brother dines at [the rectory]1415-the rectory this evening . [We]6471-they shall not go , of course . [We]6471-they have done enough . But [Frank]274-sir francis and [Johnny]678-johnny think [they]6471-they ought to go . "[277-dolly] " May [I]429-scudamore help [you]328-captain scuddy to look ? [I]429-scudamore am lucky in that way . [I]429-scudamore used to find so many things with [you]328-captain scuddy , in the happy times that used to be . "[429-scudamore] [Blyth]429-scudamore saw that [her]277-dolly eyelids were quivering with tears . " [I]429-scudamore will go away , if [you]328-captain scuddy would rather have it so . But [you]328-captain scuddy used to be so good - natured to [me]429-scudamore . "[429-scudamore] " So [I]277-dolly am still . Or at least [I]277-dolly mean that [people]944-people should now be good - natured to [me]277-dolly . Oh , [Captain Scudamore]578-captain scudamore , how foolish [I]277-dolly have been ! "[277-dolly] " Do n't say so , do n't think it , do n't believe it for a moment , "[578-captain scudamore] said [Scudamore]578-captain scudamore , scarcely knowing what [he]578-captain scudamore said , as [she]277-dolly burst into a storm of sobbing . " Oh , [Dolly]277-dolly , [Dolly]277-dolly , [you]277-dolly know [you]277-dolly meant no harm . [You]277-dolly are breaking [your]277-dolly darling heart , when [you]277-dolly do n't deserve it . [I]578-captain scudamore could not bear to look at [you]277-dolly , and think of it , this morning . [Everybody]1350-everybody loves [you]277-dolly still , as much and more than ever . Oh , [Dolly]277-dolly , [I]578-captain scudamore would rather die than see [you]277-dolly cry so terribly . "[578-captain scudamore] " [Nobody]843-nobody loves [me]1173-the captain , and [I]1173-the captain hate [myself]1173-the captain . [I]1173-the captain could never have believed [I]1173-the captain should ever hate [myself]1173-the captain . Go away , [you]277-dolly are too good to be near [me]1173-the captain . Go away , or [I]1173-the captain shall think [you]1173-the captain want to kill [me]1173-the captain . And [I]1173-the captain wish [you]1173-the captain would do it , [Captain Scudamore]578-captain scudamore . "[1173-the captain] " Then let [me]1173-the captain stop , "[1173-the captain] said [the Captain]1173-the captain , very softly . [She]6473-she smiled at the turn of [his]1173-the captain logic , through [her]6473-she tears . Then [she]6473-she wept with new anguish , that [she]6473-she had no right to smile . " Only tell [me]6473-she one thing may [I]6473-she hold [you]6473-she ? Not of course from any right to do it , but because [you]6473-she are so overcome , [my]6473-she own , own [Dolly]277-dolly . "[6473-she] [The Captain]1173-the captain very cleverly put one arm round [her]6473-she , at first with a very light touch , and then with a firmer clasp , as [she]6473-she did not draw away . [Her]6473-she cloak was not very cumbrous , and [her]6473-she tumultuous heart was but a little way from [his]1173-the captain . " [You]6473-she know that [I]1173-the captain never could help loving [you]6473-she , "[1173-the captain] [he]1173-the captain whispered , as [she]6473-she seemed to wonder what the meaning was . " May [I]6473-she ever hope that [you]6473-she will like [me]6473-she ? "[6473-she] " [Me]6473-she ! How can it matter now to [anybody]838-anybody ? [I]6473-she used to think it did ; but [I]6473-she was very foolish then . [I]6473-she know [my]6473-she own value . It is less than this . This little flower has been [a good creature]11749-a good creature . [It]11749-a good creature has been true to its place , and hurt [nobody]843-nobody . "[6473-she] Instead of seeking for any more flowers , [she]6473-she was taking from [her]6473-she breast the one [she]6473-she had the snow - drop , and threatening to tear it in pieces . " If [you]1173-the captain give it to [me]6473-she , [I]6473-she shall have some hope . "[6473-she] As [he]1173-the captain spoke , [he]1173-the captain looked at [her]6473-she steadfastly , without any shyness or fear in [his]1173-the captain eyes , but as one who knows [his]1173-the captain own good heart , and has a right to be answered clearly . [The maiden]5999-the maiden in one glance understood all the tales of [his]1173-the captain wonderful daring , which [she]6473-she never used to believe , because [he]1173-the captain seemed afraid to look at [her]6473-she . " [You]1173-the captain may have it , if [you]1173-the captain like , "[6473-she] [she]6473-she said ; " but , [Blyth]429-scudamore , [I]6473-she shall never deserve [you]1173-the captain . [I]6473-she have behaved to [you]1173-the captain shamefully . And [I]6473-she feel as if [I]6473-she could never bear to be forgiven for it . "[6473-she] For the sake of peace and happiness , it must be hoped that [she]6473-she conquered this feminine feeling , which springs from an equity of nature the desire that none should do to [us]6476-us more than [we]6476-us ever could do to [them]6477-them . Certain it is that when [the Rector]909-the rector held [his]909-the rector dinner party , two gallant bosoms throbbed beneath the emblem of purity and content . [The military Captain]6479-the military captain 's snow - drop hung where [every one]1014-every one might observe it , and some gentle - witted jokes were made about its whereabouts that morning . By - and - by it grew weary on its stalk and fell , and [Erle Twemlow]473-twemlow never missed it . But the other snow - drop was not seen , except by [the wearer with a stolen glance]6481-the wearer with a stolen glance , when [people]944-people were making a loyal noise a little glance stolen at [his]6481-the wearer with a stolen glance own heart . [He]6481-the wearer with a stolen glance had made a little cuddy there inside [his]6481-the wearer with a stolen glance inner sarcenet , and down [his]6481-the wearer with a stolen glance plaited neck - cloth ran a sly companionway to it , so that [his]6481-the wearer with a stolen glance eyes might steal a visit to the joy that was over [his]6481-the wearer with a stolen glance heart and in it . Thus are [women]6760-women adored by [men]702-men , especially [those who deserve it least]6485-those who deserve it least . " Attention , [[my]909-the rector dear friends]10754-my dear friends , attention , if [you]10754-my dear friends please , "[909-the rector] cried [the Rector]909-the rector , rising , with a keen glance at [Scuddy]328-captain scuddy . " [I]909-the rector will crave [your]10754-my dear friends attention before [the ladies]6733-the ladies go , and [theirs]6733-the ladies , for it concerns [them]6733-the ladies equally . [We]11753-we have passed through a period of dark peril , a long time of trouble and anxiety and doubt . By the mercy of [the Lord]848-the lord , [we]11753-we have escaped ; but with losses that have emptied [our]11753-we poor hearts . [England]2-england has lost [[her]2-england two foremost defenders]11755-her two foremost defenders , [Lord Nelson]276-nelson , and [Admiral Darling]332-admiral darling . To [them]11755-her two foremost defenders [we]11753-we owe it that [we]11753-we are now beginning the New Year happily , with the blessing of Heaven , and [[my]909-the rector dear daughter]11410-my dear daughter married . Next week [we]11753-we shall attend the grand funeral of [the hero]4661-the hero , and obtain good places by due influence . [[My]909-the rector son - in - law]11758-my son - in - law , [Percival Shargeloes]580-mr. shargeloes , can do just as [he]580-mr. shargeloes pleases at [St. Paul 's]182-st. paul . Therefore let [us]11753-we now , with deep thanksgiving , and one hand upon [our]11753-we hearts , lift up [our]11753-we glasses , and in silence pledge the memory of [[our]11753-we greatest men]11759-our greatest men . With the spirit of [Britons]4851-britons [we]11753-we echo the last words that fell from the lips of [[our]11753-we dying hero]11761-our dying hero ' Thank [God]644-god , [I]909-the rector have done [my]909-the rector duty ! ' [His]11761-our dying hero memory shall abide for ever , because [he]11761-our dying hero loved [his]11761-our dying hero country . "[909-the rector] [The company]9081-the company rose , laid hand on heart , and deeply bowing , said " Amen ! "[909-the rector] THE END .